Private Black Cab Tour in Victorian London

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About this activity

Explore the chilling history of Victorian London on a private four-hour Black Cab tour that takes you through the city's most notorious crime scenes. Discover the tales of Sherlock Holmes and the infamous Jack the Ripper as you visit significant sites including Baker Street, Newgate Prison, and the atmospheric streets of Whitechapel. Your knowledgeable guide will share gripping stories of crime, mystery, and Victorian detectives, providing a rich narrative as you travel in comfort.

Private four-hour tour in a traditional London Black Cab
Visit iconic locations like Baker Street and the Ten Bells pub
Hear captivating stories about Sherlock Holmes and Jack the Ripper
Experience the dark history of Victorian London with an expert guide

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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: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: London Heritage Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: Photo Stops

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entry into the Sherlock Holmes Museum - currently includes an exterior visit only.

Itinerary

The Sherlock Holmes Museum

10 min Admission not included

See the famous address of 221B Baker Street and the exterior of the Sherlock Holmes Museum. Discover the fascinating story behind Holmes's fictional home and learn about the characters, stories and Victorian world that brought Baker Street to life. (This stop is for an exterior visit only.)
Stop 2

10 min

Visit the historic location of Great Scotland Yard and discover the story of London's real detectives. Learn about the creation of the Metropolitan Police, the development of criminal investigation and the Victorian detectives who helped inspire the world of Sherlock Holmes.
Stop 3

10 min

See one of London's great Victorian hotels and discover its connection with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the world of Sherlock Holmes. Learn about the glamorous London of the late nineteenth century and the society in which the famous detective was created.
Old Bailey

10 min

See London's famous Central Criminal Court and explore the history of crime and punishment. Discover how Victorian justice worked and hear stories of some of the notorious criminals and famous trials connected with this historic location.

This was also the location of the notorious Newgate Prison. Discover the dark history of Newgate Prison, once one of London's most notorious prisons. Hear stories of prisoners, murderers, highwaymen and public executions, and learn what life was really like for those awaiting trial and punishment.
Whitechapel

30 min

Whitechapel and the East End

Travel from the elegant West End into the streets of Victorian Whitechapel. Discover the dramatic contrast between rich and poor London and hear about the overcrowding, poverty and social conditions that formed the background to the Jack the Ripper murders.
Stop 6

10 min

Stand at the location where Catherine Eddowes was murdered in 1888. Hear the dramatic story of the crime, the discovery of her body and the police investigation that followed as the Jack the Ripper mystery unfolded.
Stop 7

10 min

Visit a location connected with one of the most intriguing mysteries of the Jack the Ripper investigation. Discover the story of the mysterious graffiti and the evidence that left the police with more questions than answers.
Spitalfields

15 min

Explore the historic streets of Spitalfields and discover one of the few areas where it is still possible to get a feeling for the Victorian East End. Hear stories of markets, lodging houses, poverty and the people who lived in this fascinating part of London.

Dorset Street and the Story of Mary Jane Kelly

Discover the area associated with Mary Jane Kelly and the final chapter of the Whitechapel murders. Hear her story and learn why her murder remains one of the most disturbing and significant events in the Jack the Ripper investigation.
Stop 9

10 min

Visit the famous Ten Bells, one of London's most atmospheric historic pubs. Discover its connections with the Jack the Ripper story and hear about the women whose lives became part of one of history's most famous unsolved mysteries.