LONDON WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Walking with a Ripperologist: Paul Mansfield’s Jack the Ripper Tours through Victorian London
A two-hour, weekly guided walking tour led by Ripperologist Paul Mansfield that visits the actual crime locations, shows original photographs, and explores buildings tied to the Jack the Ripper case — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Walking with a Ripperologist: Paul Mansfield’s Jack the Ripper Tours through Victorian London.
Join expert Ripperologist Paul Mansfield for a measured, two-hour walk through the streets of Victorian London. Operated by London Mystery Walks, the weekly tour draws on Mansfield’s more than 25 years as a London guide and his work on four television documentaries to place the Jack the Ripper crimes in their historical context while visiting the actual sites and related buildings.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Walk the actual crime locations
The tour takes you to the real locations where the Jack the Ripper crimes occurred, tracing the route on foot so you can feel the scale and layout of the Victorian streets where events unfolded.
See original crime photographs
Along the route guests are shown original photographs from the crimes, bringing archival evidence into the narrative the guide provides.
Important buildings and Victorian history
The walk stops at buildings and sites tied to the case and explains the broader social and urban history of Victorian London that shaped the events.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The experience is a focused, on-foot historical tour led by a specialist: expect a steady two-hour pace through central streets, close-up views of sites and buildings tied to the Ripper case, and curated presentation of original photographs and commentary drawn from decades of research and media work.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who the tour suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided walking tour runs for approximately 2 hours.
Meet at Aldgate underground station before the tour departs.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and have a copy of your ticket on your phone.
The tour involves walking and standing for up to 2 hours; a moderate level of fitness is required.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Jack the Ripper tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The meeting point is Aldgate underground station.
Who leads the tour?
The tours are led by Ripperologist Paul Mansfield, a London guide with over 25 years’ experience who has helped make four television documentaries on the Ripper.
What will we see on the tour?
Guests visit the actual crime locations, view original photographs from the crimes, and stop at buildings significant to the Jack the Ripper case while learning about Victorian London.
What should I bring and wear?
Wear comfortable walking shoes, dress for the weather, and bring a copy of your ticket on your phone.
Is the tour physically demanding?
The tour involves walking and standing for up to two hours, so a moderate level of fitness is needed.