Is this tour suitable for children?

The minimum age to join is 16 due to mature content and night-time walking.

How much walking is involved?

Walking segments are short and on paved streets; most of the tour is spent in the taxi.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the taxi and most stops are accessible to wheelchair users, but please inform in advance.

Are food or drinks included?

The tour ends with an optional drink at an 18th-century tavern, which is not included in the price.

What happens in case of rain?

The taxi provides shelter from weather, and some walking stops are brief to minimize exposure.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Absolutely. Bringing a camera or phone for photos of historic streets and pubs is encouraged.

Explore London's Dark History on the Jack The Ripper Taxi Tour | City Tour

Step into the shadowy streets of East London and trace the footsteps of one of history’s most infamous serial killers on the Jack The Ripper Taxi Tour. This four-hour adventure begins in the heart of Victorian London’s Whitechapel district, a place still echoing with whispers from 1888. Through a blend of immersive storytelling and close-up exploration, this tour plunges you into the grim realities behind the legendary Whitechapel Murders. With its cobbled streets, narrow alleys, and dim-lit pubs, the route transports visitors to a time when the East End was a gritty epicenter of crime and mystery.

Passengers climb aboard a panoramic taxi that winds its way through the maze of streets where five women were brutally murdered under chilling circumstances. The driver-guide crafts an evocative narrative unfolding the stories of the victims, suspects, and the notorious underworld figures such as the elusive Kray Twins. Along the way, you’ll visit notorious pubs where whispers and shadows of dark deeds linger, absorbing the atmosphere of a time fueled by fear, rumor, and speculation. Despite countless investigations, Jack the Ripper’s true identity remains a mystery, making this tour as much about suspense as history.

This experience goes beyond just the murders. It also captures the broader socio-economic realities of late 19th-century London’s East End: rapacious poverty, dangerous gangs, and the lives of working girls caught in a deadly web. It offers city visitors a rare chance to see London from a unique dark tourism perspective, led by engaging guides who neither romanticize nor sanitize the period.

At day’s end, the tour concludes in an 18th-century tavern where guests can sink into the same worn benches that might have been familiar to Londoners of old, raising a glass in haunting tribute. Whether you’re a history buff, true crime enthusiast, or simply curious about London’s darker heritage, this tour offers a rare, intimate glimpse into the city’s sinister past.

Whichever angle you crave, the Jack The Ripper Taxi Tour is a highlight for those seeking something beyond ordinary sightseeing—providing a gripping, atmospheric journey into the shadows of Victorian London. Conveniently accessible from central London and accommodating smaller groups, it’s an essential experience for uncovering the mysteries hiding behind London’s fog and gaslight.