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Jack the Ripper: From Hell to Belfast - true crime walking tour
LEARN THE BLOODY TRUE STORY! Join Alternative Ulstours' 'Master of the Macabre' Andrew Johnston on the only Jack the Ripper tour outside London! Enter the world of the Whitechapel murders and uncover Belfast's shocking links to history's most infamous serial killer. Begin near Belfast's controversial Jack the Ripper escape room Continue along the route of a bizarre Ripper suspect mob chase Gasp at the chilling letter sent 'from Hell' to a Belfast newspaper Trawl Belfast's old 'Fleet Street' and hear about Ripper copycat attacks across the north Darken Sugarhouse Entry - one of Belfast's former red light districts Find out how a top Ulster politician became entangled in the Ripper case See where Belfast's key Ripper suspect lodged upon arrival in town Visit the eerie spot where the stranger's arrest gripped the local community Consider the evidence connecting Belfast's 'man with the knives to the London slayings View the scene of a brutal assault that sparked fears of Jack the Ripper's return Discover the Belfast landmark named in honour of a Royal Ripper suspect Remember Jack's victims, including the tragic saga of Irish-born 'Black Mary' Please note: The walking tour starts outside Belfast Central Library on Royal Avenue in Belfast city centre, where your guide will be waiting for you Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time The tour will last two hours and cover around one and a half miles on mainly flat, even ground The route is fully accessible, but please inform us in advance of any mobility issues The tour ends at the Beacon of Hope sculpture (aka 'Nuala with the Hula') on Thanksgiving Square in Belfast city centre The tour will go ahead in all weathers, so please dress accordingly and stay hydrated There are public toilets near the start and end points, and we can make a toilet stop approximately halfway through the tour if required Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the tour Your guide is Level 4-certified and a Visit Belfast industry partner The tour is fully insured through Tour Guides NI Very important: The tour is open to all ages, but parental guidance is advised due to the graphic nature of some content. You have been warned!

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