Jack the Ripper's Whitechapel
Jack the Ripper's Whitechapel

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Small Group Jack the Ripper Tour 12 people maximum

An introduction to my Jack the Ripper tour of Whitechapel.

Now using a radio transmitter and receiver so you won’t miss any of this amazing story.

I want to share a great London story with you - the story of Jack the Ripper - and deliver that story with all the understanding, passion and knowledge it truly deserves.

Richard Walker, Actor & Tour Guide

 
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Highly Informed

For the traveller who demands high quality information from a guided tour, Richard Walker’s Jack the Ripper Tour is an outstanding walk delivered with knowledge, passion, enthusiasm, and humour.

From The Start

We will begin our tour at Whitechapel Station because that’s where Jack the Ripper started. The most popular tours go from Aldgate or Aldgate East Station missing out on the first murder site.

A Quality Experience

We guarantee an outstanding experience by limiting numbers on each tour to a maximum of 12. The most popular tours will have 40 or even 50 in each tour group.

Testimonial

Email received after my Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour

Dear Richard

I just wanted to send a personal thank you having left a formal review on the site. The walk last night was fantastic and exceeded my expectations.

As a history teacher in search of some inspiration for my classes I left with that and so much more. You’ve succeeded in getting me totally ‘hooked’ on the cases in a way I hadn’t expected. The perfect history lesson!

I was so impressed by the way you weaved together the amazing depth of contextual detail. An essential for a fellow historian. However it was the way that you layered in the evidence and presented it in a way that allowed us to seriously interrogate it was so powerful.

I applaud your recent thematic refocus on the deep-seated societal prejudices that we still wrestle with today. It’s given me so much to think about, and research further. Your concentration on the lives of not just the victims but those around them as well as the general social history of the area was exactly what I needed for the unit I’m about to deliver.

My students are going to benefit hugely from the insight you’ve given me. I’ll do my best to inject equal passion for the subject as you did.

When convenient, I’d very much appreciate receiving the additional information you mentioned you’d forward when we talked ahead of the walk.

Thanks again, and best wishes

Ed

Thank you, Ed!

My sole aim has been to create the best Jack the Ripper walk in London. To join my Jack the Ripper walk, you must pre-book because I need to guarantee that the number of guests on any tour does not exceed 12.

Being guided on a Jack the Ripper tour will probably be an important part of your London adventure. You will be setting aside an evening. The story of the Jack the Ripper murders is fascinating and deserves the best possible conditions. You do not want to struggle to hear it.

On my Small Group Jack the Ripper Tour, I use a radio microphone, and you will have an earpiece connected to a radio receiver. You will hear every word, no matter the sound around you. You can feel free to move away from the group if you want a particular photograph. You won’t miss a word of this amazing story.

You know exactly which guide you will get on this Jack the Ripper tour because I will be your guide.

I’m Richard Walker, a Jack the Ripper tour guide for nearly twenty years. I hope to meet you on one of my tours.

Loads of interesting facts and stories. Richard is a excellent, passionate guide and really knows his stuff. We also loved the small group size.

Juha L, TripAdvisor

We all thoroughly enjoyed the Jack the Ripper tour with Richard. We were entertained throughout. Richard has such knowledge and insight in to the subject and delivers the facts in a very engaging way. Would thoroughly recommend.

Michelle W, TripAdvisor

The tour guide Richard was very knowledgeable and charismatic. You can tell that he spent a lot of time researching the topic and has been doing these tours for years. It’s nice that the tour group is smaller as it feels more intimate of an experience.

Pathfinder, TripAdvisor

Richard is a great guide - he is both knowledgeable and passionate! Love that the tour is kept to a small number.

Road, TripAdvisor

Now In 2024 My Small Group Jack the Ripper Tour Is Two Years Old!

One of the bonuses of creating and guiding my Jack the Ripper walk is meeting people from all over the world who then take the trouble to write about it, like Maria Maxwell, who just left this on Google Reviews.

“Richard was a born storyteller! His exhaustive knowledge of both the facts and the legends and theories of the murders attributed to Jack the Ripper made this tour more than just a touristy walk- it was a real learning experience. Professional yet friendly and warm, he was pleasant to talk with. Highly recommend this tour. If you’re not too tired, it ends among some great looking pubs!”

Thank you, Maria. It was a delight to have your company, and I am so glad you enjoyed it.

Rated 5 out of 5

Google Review – 29th March 2024

One of the best history lessons you’ll ever have! I say that as a history teacher myself! I came to the walk with high expectations having read all the excellent (and accurate reviews). I left it thrilled by the experience of being taken back in time by a gifted story teller and in sheer awe at Richard’s incredible depth knowledge and intelligent questioning of the evidence. Like any great lesson, increasing the level of curiosity in the subject matter is crucial. I’m now totally hooked on the topic having just had a passing interest before. Richard’s superbly crafted narrative means this walk is a must for anyone with an interest in London, the events of 1888 or social history in general. Richard’s central focus is uniquely focused on the victims and the multitude of differing contexts that crucially manifested to determine their fates. This message resonates powerfully with many issues we are still struggling with today as a society. Do not hesitate in booking this incredible walk. You could not wish for a more capable, expert and friendly guide as you confront the many crimes of the past!

All the reviews I’ve received have spurred me to continue researching and guiding. You can see some of those reviews here. Visitors from London Walks and TripAdvisor have generously shared their experiences.

So a big thank you to all of them and to London Walks and TripAdvisor for supporting what I am determined to make the best Jack the Ripper tour in London.