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Jack the Ripper Tour

2 HOUR TOUR
Aldgate East
4 - 20 PEOPLE
From £18

Journey back to Whitechapel 1888...

Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly. These are the names of the five women whose lives were brutally cut short by the serial killer commonly known as Jack the Ripper in 1888.

In this revealing tour around the streets of Whitechapel, we focus on their story, the lives they led, the London they knew.

We will discover the series of events which led them all to fall prey to a murderer, and journey back in time to understand the reasons why the police were never able to solve the case, unpacking the greatest murder mystery of all.

Who were the chief suspects? Was Jack actually Jill? Was there a grand conspiracy hushed up by the establishment?

On the way we thread through the atmospheric streets of Whitechapel, discovering original buildings from the time, and visiting some of the actual spots where the gruesome murders took place, and the set of circumstances which led them to their fate.
See the Ten Bells pub known to the five victims
See some of the original buildings known to the women
Walk through the atmospheric streets of Whitechapel
Visit the locations of some of the murders
Discuss the suspects, and why the Ripper was never caught

This is the ideal tour if you are interested in the murder mystery of 1888 but would like to join a tour which shines a light on the lives of the five women, the police investigation, the suspects and the social history of Whitechapel rather than focusing entirely on the gruesome nature of the murders.

Starting Point:
Meet outside exit 4 of Aldgate East tube station (across the road from Whitechapel Art Gallery). Your guide will carry a Fun London Tours flag for easy identification.
Finishing Point:
Tour finishes five minutes walk from Liverpool Street station
Times & Date:
Times vary, check booking calendar below.
How do I recognise the Guide?

Our guide will be carrying a Fun London Tours flag.

How early should I arrive for the walk?

Please come 10 minutes before the allotted time so that we are ready to go promptly, especially if you have decided to come without booking online. Please note that in London there are regular road closures, engineering works on the tube and other events which can easily delay your journey. Ensure you make allowances for this as we do not wait for latecomers.

What do I need to bring? Are there any toilet/refreshment breaks?

We would suggest dressing sensibly for the predicted weather conditions. So a raincoat or small umbrella can be a good idea with the notoriously changeable weather in England! As the tours usually last a maximum of two hours, we will not be stopping for breaks, although we will endeavour to start and finish near to public facilities and shops. We would recommend bringing some water, and using the public facilities before coming on the tour.

What happens if I fail to turn up? Will I get a refund?

No, we’re afraid not. If there are extenuating circumstances why you were unable to come, please drop us a line at info@funlondontours.com and we will try to find a space for you on a later date but we cannot guarantee this.

Will the walk ever be cancelled?

It is very unlikely. The main reason for a tour being cancelled would be a major transportation issue, although this is extremely rare. The Guides live in London, so can make use of the tube and bus network and will follow up to date transport information to try to prevent any problems. Very rarely extreme weather conditions could prevent a tour going ahead, but even in heavy rain or snow tours generally continue (bring your umbrellas and ponchos if bad weather is predicted!)

There are a few rare occasions through the year where the Guard Change fails to take place for reasons out of the hands of the Tour Guide. Sometimes this will not become apparent until after the walk starts (usually due to weather conditions). In such a case the Tour Guide will continue with a modified tour. If you are not 100% satisfied with this, we will endeavour to provide you with an alternative date, tour or discount.

If a total of fewer than four people are booked onto the tour then we reserve the right to cancel. In such cases you will be sent an email/SMS and given prior notice, with the offer of a refund or alternative date.

In the event of cancellation, we will endeavour to let you know with as much notice as possible by either email or SMS and provide a full and prompt refund or offer an alternative date/tour if preferable.

Tips & Gratuities

This is of course at your discretion. However, tipping is a feature of the tourist industry, and if you feel the Tour Guide has done a good job then it is appropriate.

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