FAQs
What is Ripper-Vision?
Ripper-Vision is your look into the past. Our tours make full use of state-of-the-art projectors that bring the London of 1888 into the present day, showing what the streets of the capital used to look like through 5ft images on the streets of Whitechapel. Not only that, but our tour guides will display other relevant media to complement the overall experience.
Is There Restricted View on our Ripper-Vision Tours?
No. Even if the tour that you are on is fully booked, you will still be able to clearly see the 5ft projection wherever you are in the group. Our tours are designed so that everyone with a ticket can experience Ripper-Vision to its full potential.
Will the Ripper-Vision Tour be Led By an Expert Ripperologist?
All of our tour guides are expert Ripperologists who know the facts of the Jack the Ripper crimes like the back of their hands. There is no guesswork in relaying facts, with our tour guides all being highly respected in their field. We encourage all of our guests to ask our tour guides as many questions as they want.
Where Does the Ripper-Vision Tour Begin?
The meeting point for all Ripper-Vision tours is outside the front doors of the Whitechapel Art Gallery, next to exit three of Aldgate East Tube Station.
Will I See Every Crime Scene?
Our tours will visit every crime scene connected to Jack the Ripper from the first murder to the last. Along the way, our tour guides will uncover facts and clues relating to the crimes, helping you to piece together the mystery in a way that London’s police force could only dream of in 1888.
How Does Ripper-Vision Improve the Tour?
Ripper-Vision brings a visual element not available on other Jack the Ripper walking tours. Instead of trying to imagine present-day London in 1888, Ripper-Vision takes you back 130 years to the exact same streets that Jack the Ripper roamed. Ripper-Vision takes away the guesswork of what the crime scenes used to look like, providing a definitive answer to your questions.
Does Ripper-Vision Work in the Daytime?
Yes, Ripper-Vision does work in the daytime. Whether you book yourself onto an afternoon or evening Jack the Ripper tour, you will experience the full benefit of the world famous Ripper-Vision, exclusive to our tours only.
How Do I Book a Tour with Ripper-Vision?
To book a tour with Ripper-Vision, simply head to the booking page on our website where you will find all of the tours and dates available. Tours run every day at 2.30pm and 7.30pm, seven days a week, enabling you to take a tour at a suitable time for you.
How Long Does a Ripper-Vision Tour Last?
Our tours last for one hour and 45 minutes, during which time you will learn facts about the crime scenes and the methods that the police employed. Before the end of the tour, our guides will use Ripper-Vision and modern-day criminal profiling to reveal who the police should have been looking for. It is certainly not something to be missed!
