In Jack The Ripper Footsteps: Private Black Cab Tour in London

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On the trail of Jack the Ripper. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Be guided by us on those mean streets of East London. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Black Cab Heritage Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Vehicle: TXE, TX4 or Mercedes Vito London Taxi in black or other available colours
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: English-Speaking Driver Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch: Any food & drink during the tour

Itinerary

Whitechapel

40 min

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Whitechapel neighbourhood of East London.
Spitalfields Market E1

30 min

We take you back in time to the year 1888 to explore the infamous, notorious and murderous Spitalfields neighbourhood of East London.
Bethnal Green

15 min

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.
Stop 4

5 min

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.
Stop 5

5 min

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.
Stop 6

5 min

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.
Stop 7

5 min

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.
Stop 8

5 min

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.
Stop 9

Passing by

The Headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police.
City of London Police Museum

Passing by

Headquarters of the City of London Police.
Stop 11

Passing by

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.
The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel

5 min

This location was the murder scene notorious in London's Gangland history.
Stop 13

5 min

This stretch of London's East End is famous for the Ratcliffe Highway murderer.
Guildhall Art Gallery

10 min

This location has a painting which is shrouded in the folklore of Jack the Ripper.
Stop 15

10 min

Once known as 'Sailor Town' - this neighbourhood also still has an Execution Dock!
Trinity Square Gardens

10 min

There's a hidden secret in this location - where traitors met their end!
Tower of London

Passing by

One of London's most iconic landmarks.
Tower Bridge

Passing by

Perhaps the world's most iconic bridge!
Thames River

Passing by

London's famous old River Thames.
London Bridge

Passing by

The first ever crossing over the River Thames was in this location.
Stop 21

Passing by

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.
St. Paul's Cathedral

Passing by

Yet another of London's most iconic landmarks.
Fleet Street

Passing by

Once famous for the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd - the character played by Johnny Depp in the musical period slasher film.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry

Passing by

The firm that struck the bell that is otherwise known as 'Big Ben'.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel
Travelodge London Central Aldgate East
Westbury Mayfair Hotel
New Road Hotel
Hampton By Hilton London Old Street
Travelodge London Liverpool Street
Hotel 82
hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey)
The Tower Hotel

and 956 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.