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Overview

Explore the dark past of London's East End on a unique private tour led by a professional guide and 'Ripperologist.' Travel in an iconic London taxi, guided by an expert cabbie with deep knowledge of Jack the Ripper and his 1888 murders in Whitechapel. Visit crime sites, hear chilling stories of the victims, and walk through historic backstreets. Stop by notorious pubs like the Ten Bells, where the victims were last seen, and visit murder locations including Buck's Row and Mitre Square. Alongside tales of Jack the Ripper, learn about other infamous figures like the Kray Twins and Sweeney Todd, while passing landmarks such as Tower Bridge, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Tower of London. This immersive tour combines macabre history with iconic London sights for an in-depth look at the city’s haunted past.

Pickup Information

We offer hotel pick up from any Central London location within a 5 km radius. If your hotel is outside this area, the recommended meeting point where we will pick you up is Embankment Tube Station.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Whitechapel
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London.
Duration: 40 mins
2. Spitalfields Market E1
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Bethnal Green
We take you back in time to the 1960's to explore the Bethnal Green neighbourhood of East London - famous Gangland of the notorious Kray Twins.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Durward Street
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including the murder site of Mary Ann Nichols in Buck's Row.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Hanbury Street
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Hanbury Street the murder site of Annie Chapman.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Henriques Street
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Berners Row the murder site of Elizabeth Stride.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Mitre Square
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Mitre Square the murder site of Catherine Eddowes.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Dorset Street
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London - including Miller's Court the murder site of Mary Jane Kelly.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Great Scotland Yard
The Headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police.
10. City of London Police Museum
Headquarters of the City of London Police.
11. The Ten Bells
We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London - including a Pub once popular with the prostitutes who were victims of Jack the Ripper.
12. The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel
This location was the murder scene notorious in London's Gangland history.
Duration: 5 mins
13. The Highway
This stretch of London's East End is famous for the Ratcliffe Highway murderer.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Guildhall Art Gallery
This location has a painting which is shrouded in the folklore of Jack the Ripper.
Duration: 10 mins
15. Wapping
Once known as 'Sailor Town' - this neighbourhood also still has an Execution Dock!
Duration: 10 mins
16. Trinity Square Gardens
There's a hidden secret in this location - where traitors met their end!
Duration: 10 mins
17. Tower of London
One of London's most iconic landmarks.
18. Tower Bridge
Perhaps the world's most iconic bridge!
19. Thames River
London's famous old River Thames.
20. London Bridge
The first ever crossing over the River Thames was in this location.
21. The Royal London Hospital
The former residence of Victorian London's unfortunate 'Elephant Man' - made famous in the Hollywood blockbuster and Oscar-winning movie which stared John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins.
22. St. Paul's Cathedral
Yet another of London's most iconic landmarks.
23. Fleet Street
Once famous for the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd - the character played by Johnny Depp in the musical period slasher film.
24. Whitechapel Bell Foundry
The firm that struck the bell that is otherwise known as 'Big Ben'.

Inclusion

Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other available colours

Hotel pickup and drop-off

English-Speaking Driver Guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

COVID-19 Special Measures. The health and safety of our guests is always our top priority here at BCHT. We are putting in place some extra special measures for all future tour activities: All our vehicles will be sanitised with disinfectant cleaning by their owner drivers immediately after each service. Presentation stops will be conducted in quiet open air locations – away from crowded hotspots. Driver Guide hosts shall wash and sanitise their hands on a frequent basis throughout each service. Hand sanitiser will be available to all of our guests at all times while on tour. Standard measures which enhance your protection: The transparent partition screen provides a unique private passenger compartment for the passengers. A safe distance exists between guests and their Driver Guide hosts – exceeding the current minimum 2 metres set by government guidelines. The passenger compartment has a separately controlled air-conditioning system.

Supplied by Black Cab Heritage Tours

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