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London Whitechapel Jack the Ripper Mystery Walk
London
About
Step into the fog of 1888 and become the detective London never had. This self-guided audio adventure turns the streets of Whitechapel into a living crime scene, where every landmark hides a clue to the East End's darkest mystery. Using augmented reality, your phone reveals hidden names and secret ciphers painted onto the very facades your suspects once walked past. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule — just you, your phone, and a trail of riddles to crack at your own pace, day or night. Genuine history meets immersive gameplay: uncover the true stories of the forgotten victims, decode the killer's taunts, and piece together the final secret. With cinematic narration in 32 languages and a ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Norwegian & 23 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Norwegian & 23 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
Self-guided audio walking tour
Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
GPS-guided digital map
Audio commentary in 32 languages
Food & Drink
Gratuities
Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Whitechapel Gallery
This is a self-guided audio adventure — no guide will meet you. Make your way to the main entrance of Whitechapel Gallery on Whitechapel High Street. Open the link and enter the code you received by email, then press start whenever you're ready. Playable anytime, at your own pace.
Return
Brick Lane
The adventure ends on Brick Lane, at the final stop of your route. From there you're in the heart of Spitalfields, surrounded by markets, street art, cafés and curry houses to enjoy at your leisure.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the fog of 1888 and become the detective London never had. This self-guided audio adventure turns the streets of Whitechapel into a living crime scene, where every landmark hides a clue to the East End's darkest mystery. Using augmented reality, your phone reveals hidden names and secret ciphers painted onto the very facades your suspects once walked past. No guide, no group, no fixed schedule — just you, your phone, and a trail of riddles to crack at your own pace, day or night. Genuine history meets immersive gameplay: uncover the true stories of the forgotten victims, decode the killer's taunts, and piece together the final secret. With cinematic narration in 32 languages and a ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Norwegian & 23 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Norwegian & 23 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No app download required — works instantly in any smartphone web browser
Interactive puzzles and ciphers to solve
Self-guided audio walking tour
Augmented reality (AR) experiences at key landmarks
GPS-guided digital map
Audio commentary in 32 languages
Food & Drink
Gratuities
Smartphone and headphones (bring your own)
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Whitechapel Gallery
This is a self-guided audio adventure — no guide will meet you. Make your way to the main entrance of Whitechapel Gallery on Whitechapel High Street. Open the link and enter the code you received by email, then press start whenever you're ready. Playable anytime, at your own pace.
Return
Brick Lane
The adventure ends on Brick Lane, at the final stop of your route. From there you're in the heart of Spitalfields, surrounded by markets, street art, cafés and curry houses to enjoy at your leisure.
Itinerary
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Whitechapel Gallery
Your investigation begins outside this iconic 1901 art gallery, a "palace for the people" built on streets once stalked by the Whitechapel murderer. Point your phone at the facade to trigger an augmented-reality reveal and uncover the name of the killer's forgotten first victim.
15 minutes
2
Jack the Ripper Museum
Stand before this Victorian terraced house dedicated to the 1888 murders. From the street, use the app's augmented reality to decode a clue tied to the first of the "canonical five" victims — no entry required.
15 minutes
3
The world's oldest surviving grand music hall, where Victorian crowds laughed while terror gripped the streets outside. Scan the historic facade in augmented reality to reveal the next name in the Ripper's trail.
15 minutes
4
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
Britain's oldest manufacturing company, birthplace of Big Ben and the Liberty Bell. Use the app's augmented reality on its Georgian facade to uncover another victim's name and edge closer to the truth.
15 minutes
5
Christ Church Spitalfields
Nicholas Hawksmoor's towering Baroque masterpiece, a silent witness to the murders below. Point your phone at the spire and portico to trigger an augmented-reality reveal in the heart of the investigation.
15 minutes
6
Old Spitalfields Market
A bustling market since 1638, its shadowed lanes once gave cover to the killer. Scan the historic ironwork in augmented reality to uncover a victim history nearly forgot.
15 minutes
7
Brick Lane
The finale of your hunt, on the vibrant street at the crossroads of London's immigrant history. Use augmented reality one last time to reveal the final name and piece together the code that ends the mystery.
