London

Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London

Name: Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes Tour of Haunted London
Brand: Premium Tours
SKU: 2452JACK
Price: 66.47 USD
Rating: 3.5 (401 reviews)

London, England

2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about London’s darkest tales on a haunted London bus and walking tour. Experience the grisly histories of execution, rebellion, madness, and murder that shadow this ancient city. Discover the stories and sites of Jack the Ripper, Sweeney Todd, and the Cock Lane Ghost. Visit the medieval Smithfield Market and the monument of Sir Willam Wallace, then finish in Trafalgar Square where you can purchase a tasty pub dinner and drink.

Walking tour of the darkest recesses of historical London
Visit the locations of London’s most infamous executions, hauntings, and murders
Walk the alleyways where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims
See the execution sites of King Charles I and William Wallace, as immortalized in the film 'Braveheart'
Head inside the Sherlock Holmes pub to enjoy a drink and dinner (own expense)
Travel on an air-conditioned coach with a local Jack the Ripper guide

What's Included

Jack the Ripper walking tour
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Located approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 0 at 19:00pm (Boarding starts at 18:45pm).

Start time

07:00 PM

End point

Sherlock Holmes
10 Northumberland St, London WC2N 5DB, UK
Located 5-minute walk from Charing Cross underground station near Trafalgar square

What To Expect

Your evening tour begins at a central meeting point, where you board a vintage double-decker bus and take off through the city’s darkened streets.

Pass Westminster Abbey and the Banqueting House at Whitehall, the execution site of King Charles I in 1649. Immerse yourself in the tales of execution etiquette in the 17th century, when beheading was the favored act. Learn of skilled executioners and the spectacle that would unravel during bloody public executions at Tower Hill. Then zip past Old Bailey—site of public hangings in the 19th century—and Fleet Street to see where the barber Sweeney Todd gruesomely butchered clients and packed them into meat pies to be guzzled by local patrons.

Your next stop is London’s Smithfield Market. A historic site that began as a meat market in the 10th century, Smithfield witnessed many brutal executions over the centuries. Wander the building and surrounding lanes as you hear about historical figures that met their end here such as Wat Tyler, leader of the Peasants' Revolt, and Scottish patriot William Wallace. Visit Wallace’s memorial and learn about how grave robbing became a popular money-making scheme in the 19th century.

As night falls, arrive at London’s East End, where Jack the Ripper stalked his victims more than 125 years ago. Pass locations where the Ripper’s five victims were found by horrified Londoners. Disembark to follow the murder trail, and discuss theories and suspects that have come and gone, leaving the Jack the Ripper story a great unsolved mystery.

Your tour concludes with a visit to the Sherlock Holmes Pub near Trafalgar Square. Explore Holmes memorabilia and warm yourself with a drink and some crispy English fish and chips (own expense).

Westminster Abbey (Pass By)

Sherlock Holmes

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banqueting House (Pass By)

Old Bailey (Pass By)

Fleet Street (Pass By)

Smithfield Market (Pass By)

Premium Tours - London Tours

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Trafalgar Square (Pass By)

Royal Courts of Justice (Pass By)

St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Not suitable for children aged 12 and under
Comfortable walking shoes recommended
This is a combination bus/walking tour and will finish at a traditional pub near Trafalgar Square. Some walking involved.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

3.5

401 reviews

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Extremely disappointing- don’t waste your money or time!

Jess_H, Nov 2023

This tour was so NOT what we were thinking it would be! While our tour guide tried, it was not a great tour. We looked longingly at another, much bigger tour where the guide had pictures of victims, maps, and was animated and interesting. Our guide, Magnus, tried, but didn’t give the experience we had hoped for. We had to ask about Sherlock Holmes, to which Magnus replied with one sentence about it. We also didn’t get to see the William Wallace monument, which is the main reason why we spent $60 for each person instead of $20 for a regular tour. He spent much of his time talking to the bus driver, who was nice, but not the regular driver in a double decker bus. The driver of that bus had been delayed significantly by an accident and traffic, so we got this tour bus instead. Unforeseen things do happen and we understand this, however, this tour was NOT what we had paid for at all! We had the feeling that the rest of the people on this tour thought the same as us. We were in good spirits and loved being in London, so we didn’t let it ruin our evening. We just spent a lot of money on something that was false advertising. Don’t waste your time or money on this tour- get the cheaper one!

Very Informative

Angelyn_S, Nov 2023

Had a great evening. Learned a lot about the murders of Jack the Ripper. This was clearly a passion for our guide. Loved his dry wit and humor.

Interesting

Tim_G, Oct 2023

The story sharing by the tour guide, historical value of the story, the myths and legends and still unknowns!

Fantastic tour!!

Raquel_L, Sep 2023

Coming from Australia mum and I were able to see parts of London we never would have been able to see all in one day!! The tour guide was so informative and we learnt so much about the city, history and monuments around. Being able to walk through the sites from those historic murders was very exciting for a fan of serial killers and history. We Highly recommend this tour

The tour Nik was very...

Catherine_T, Sep 2023

The tour Nik was very informative. We had alot of laughs also. This tour was recommended by my cousin.

Who was the real "Jack the Ripper"

Thomas_D, Sep 2023

Magnus Nielson was very interesting and considerate. Our group was a bit older and some were less mobile, but Magnus seemed to stop and chat near arears where most people with mobility issues could have a seat on a bench, etc. and listen to his presentations and theories without losing anything at all. Most younger people remained on their feet for the approximate 90 minute waking tour, but for those seniors and or those of us with mobility issues, the "walking tour" was very tolerable and pleasant. Lot's of data, detail and theories shared by Magnus on these historic unsolved crimes.

Not at all what is advertised!

Jack_M, Sep 2023

This was a waste of time. Why go on a tour where the tour guide just reads from a script the entire time?!? And it was supposed to go over Jack the Ripper and Sherlock Holmes but only read a crime profile of Jack the Ripper. No haunted history of other crimes or of haunted London. On top of that, the tour guide was touting his Facebook page of his investigation on Jack the Ripper. The only tour I have ever just left. Not worth the cost of the tour!!

Good….but…

Jennifer_W, Sep 2023

The guide was amazing and the information was great. The walking portion really set the scene for the murders. The low score came from the misrepresentation of some of the tour information on the website. 1.) The tour is NOT in a vintage double-decker bus, which is one of the reasons I chose it. 2.) The tour drops you off at Sherlock Homes pub with no reservations. The pub was closed for diners on the evening we toured.

Not quire a haunted tour as it was daylight till 1030 at night during summer

Pam_S, Aug 2023

The tour guide was knowledgeable and keep me engaged with stories of the time of Jack the Ripper however the reality is there is nothing left from the time of the murders so you really need the guide to paint the picture at the sites, and anything I heard on the tour I could goggle at home. I enjoyed the tour but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone to be honest.

My clients went to the...

Stacey_S, Aug 2023

My clients went to the meeting area. Waited 20 mins and nobody showed up. I will be calling and asking for a full refund.

First time in London

Seth_G, Jul 2023

Great experience, and knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone new to the city and interested in Jack the Ripper

Good but pricey

Taleea_H, Jul 2023

Was enjoyable but pricey, probably museum better. Allen the guide very personable. Just needed more include the museum. Not much on Sweeney Todd.

the issue was that we...

Fabiana_B, Jul 2023

the issue was that we arrived at the location and there was anyone there. They had just left. We tried to call and then no one answered. We would appreciate if they could grant us a "credit" for a future date, we will be back to London UK within a year from now.

Interesting Tour

Heather_T, May 2023

Magnus was very knowledgeable and made the experience interesting. Tyrone our driver had a great sense of humour went above and beyond to make sure we made it back to our hotel. Thank you 😊

Back in time

Julie_C, May 2023

Our guide was in character for the tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the time and money

Magnus Neilson was great ...

Diana_B, May 2023

Magnus Neilson was great He is a serious Jack the Ripper researcher it was more about Jack and very little about Sherlock Holmes Or anything haunted

Informative

Tom_B, May 2023

Our tour guide Magnus Nielsen was exceptionally knowledgeable about Jack the Ripper. He showed us a map of the locations of each murder. Provided insights into possible suspects and rational of the why each person fit the profile or not.

Don’t miss this

bzkat14, May 2023

Our guide explained so much in detail & things we never knew. It was very interesting learning such details and my teen granddaughters loved it.

Jack the Ripper tour

Lisa_S, May 2023

Allan was an entertaining and informative guide. His extra commentary on London history was exceptional!

Derek was super...

Paul_F, May 2023

Derek was super knowledgeable and made the evening memorable. I would recommend the evening for any Ripper fans

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