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Whitechapel - History, Location & Key Facts 2022

The Basics

History and true crime buffs can see Whitechapel on a Kray Twin or Jack the Ripper-themed walking tour, visiting the sites of their violent acts and learning about the social circumstances that led to their reigns of terror. Visitors will also enjoy exploring Whitechapel’s vibrant culture by dropping into one of the district’s popular curry houses, and checking out local galleries, street art, markets, coffee shops, and pubs.

Things to Know Before You Go

A historical walking tour is a must for anyone interested in the district’s criminal past.
The area’s restaurants, bars, and cafés are popular with local creatives, workers, and visitors.
Remember your umbrella and raincoat, especially in winter, as London’s streets can be wet and windy.
The public paths are mostly accessible to wheelchair users, though it’s recommended to check access arrangements with specific tours and attractions ahead of time.

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When to Get There

Crime tours are particularly atmospheric after sunset, with winter’s early dusk providing a perfect backdrop for spine-chilling tales. The district’s multicultural heritage also provides a year-round program of local festivities to enjoy, including Eid al-Fitr celebrations led by the East London Mosque in June, as well as Christmas merrymaking in December.

Immigration in Whitechapel

During the 19th century, many Irish and Jewish families moved to London, fleeing persecution or famine and seeking work. Most of those people settled in the traditionally working-class areas of the East End. During the mid-20th century, many poor immigrants from Bangladesh moved to the area. Several social-history tours provide further insight into these population shifts, as well as their political, cultural, and economic influence on the city.

Recent reviews from experiences in London

Lindsay our guide was fantastic. She was so informative and passionate about everything she told us. Loved it ❤️

Linda_M, May 2022

2-Hour Jack the Ripper Guided Walking Tour in Whitechapel, London

Walking in the footsteps of “Jack “ and his victims . Lindsay made the whole gory experience come to life.

Gripping

Patricia_E, Mar 2022

An interesting and eerie experience. Angie was a brilliant guide, extremely knowledgeable and passionate

Angie is a great guide.

Nicole_D, Dec 2021

Angie (pink haired lady) was a great and informative guide. Her passion and story telling skills really made the evening. My only complaint would be that the group size was slightly too large which made it harder to listen and view things.

Really Good

Andrew_G, Dec 2021

Really enjoyable. Our guide Angie was well informed and made for a great tour. Kept it more about the victims, not the killer as it should be.

Great Tour!

Shannen_S, Nov 2021

Our tour guide was Angie and she was amazing! She really did a wonderful job of explaining the living conditions and created a vivid picture of the times. She provided lots of information and was a delight!! Highly recommend!

Really good date night!!

Takeru_K, Nov 2021

We thought jerrys enthusiasm and knowledge of London as a whole was the highlight of the evening. He had great strories and the way he interacted with us all was great. Highly recommend this tour!

A fun evening!

Kathy_H, Sep 2021

Had a great time! Our guide Angie was fabulous! Loved this! She was entertaining and knowledgeable and funny too!

Absolutely brilliant

Jillian_W, Aug 2021

Absolutely fantastic, really enjoyed, our guilde Angie was fantastic very knowledgeable, would definitely recommend 😀

Informative and entertaining

Barbara_F, Aug 2021

The whole tour was brilliant, very informative and Jeremy made it entertaining. Thanks especially to him we all thoroughly enjoyed the tour, if that’s the right word for a serial killer tour!

Wow…. Whitechapel

Katie_B, Aug 2021

Jeremy was great!! Made it fun and very informative. Learnt lots of new facts. Which I looked at deeper once I got back to the hotel. Highly recommended. Just such a shame the heavens opened in the last 15/20 mins. Definitely will be looking in to the other tours on our next visit to London.

Very interesting and Educational

Emma_D, Jul 2021

Very interesting and informative, Angie was good at bringing the history to life through pictorial language and it was obvious she had a passion for the tour that made the experience more enjoyable.

Angie, super guide!

Darren_W, Jul 2021

Angie was a fantastic guide. She gave us a really interesting insight into the Jack the Ripper case. She had lots of photos and fascinating facts with all the gory details, not for the fainthearted but brilliant for the morbidly interested ;)

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