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City exploration game
Jack the Ripper: Uncover London's Dark Secrets Escape Game
4.49Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 118 min 2.7 km London App-guided
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The experience
About this quest
In 1888, a series of horrendous events shook the city of London.
Five brutal murders were committed, unsolved by the London Metropolitan Police, all the work of Jack the Ripper: an unidentified serial killer who terrorized the streets of Whitechapel but left behind almost no clues.
For more than 130 years, his identity has remained a mystery.
Now it is your turn to step into the shoes of an investigator reopening the Ripper files.
Follow the chilling trail through the streets of Whitechapel, from Artillery Lane to Mitre Square, uncovering hidden clues and piecing together the puzzle of one of the world's most notorious unsolved crimes.
Can you shed new light on the case? Or will you, too, get lost on the murderer's trail of darkness?
Is this for you?
Who it's for
True-crime fans and groups of friends can walk the Ripper's Whitechapel and Spitalfields after dark without joining a big tour, playing investigators across about two hours and 2.7 km, from Christ Church Spitalfields and the Ten Bells to Mitre Square. The story centres on five brutal murders, so families with young children, or anyone who would rather not dwell on violent crime, should choose a lighter quest.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Wander into the sinister cobbled alleys where Jack the Ripper used to hunt his victims- Visit the sites of Jack the Ripper's bloodiest murders- Step into the pub where Jack the Ripper's victims had their last drinks- Meet the main suspects and find out details of the police investigation- Discover historic places around the vibrant neighbourhood of Whitechapel in London's East End
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
London
A · Start
56A Artillery Ln, London E1 7LS, UK
B · Finish
GW7F+HF London, UK
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Iconic London Taxi.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Iconic London Taxi
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best at night
- Step Into the Story
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a self-guided Jack the Ripper walking tour?
Yes. You play it on your phone with no guide and no group to join. The app leads you from stop to stop, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. You can start whenever you like without booking a time, and pause and continue later.
Where in London was Jack the Ripper, and does the route go there?
The Ripper terrorised the streets of Whitechapel in 1888. The route follows his trail through Whitechapel and Spitalfields, passing Christ Church Spitalfields, the Ten Bells, Princelet Street, Hanbury Street, Brick Lane Mosque and Mitre Square before finishing at St Botoph Church.
Does the app cost money to play?
This quest is paid. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends can share a single phone and follow the investigation as a team rather than each buying their own.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts on Artillery Lane and finishes at St Botoph Church, so it does not end where it began. The route is 2.7 km and most players take about two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. It is rated best at night.
Is it suitable for children?
The puzzles are rated medium difficulty and the story deals with five brutal murders, played after dark at its best. It suits adults and older children comfortable with a dark true-crime theme more than young kids, who may find both the subject and the puzzles heavy going.
What is the Jack the Ripper Tour in London?
The Jack the Ripper Tour in London is a spine-chilling experience that takes you through the streets of Whitechapel, where the infamous murderer struck in the late 1800s. This version combines a walking tour with an escape game, allowing you to solve riddles and uncover clues as you trace the Ripper’s footsteps.
Is this a self-guided Jack the Ripper tour?
Yes. The Questo app guides you through Whitechapel from clue to clue, so there is no tour guide or fixed departure time. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Is it a walking tour or an escape room?
It combines both formats outdoors. You follow a 2.7 km walking route connected with the Jack the Ripper case while solving 13 location-based puzzles. It is not an indoor escape room.
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Historical context
The Whitechapel case behind the quest
The experience draws on the unsolved 1888 Whitechapel murders and the police investigation that followed. The historical case remains unresolved.
Questo turns that setting into an interactive fictional investigation. The puzzles and your role as the investigator are part of the game; the experience does not claim to identify the real killer. Playable languages: English, German, French.
