True-crime storytelling in walking tours
The case of Jack the Ripper
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21864602 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nuria Galí (0000-0001-6008-1357, Universitat de Girona), Raquel Camprubí (0000-0001-7084-7889, Universitat de Girona) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Pages | 4208 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Tourism Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1994-7658 • E-ISSN: 1314-0817 |
| Publisher | Varna University of Management (PUBLISHER • BG) |
| DOI | 10.54055/ejtr.v42i.4286 |
| OpenAlex | W7127056310 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
True-crime walking tours are a type of dark tourism product in which storytelling is an essential yet understudied element. This study addresses this gap by exploring storytelling in true-crime walking tours, using Jack the Ripper tours in London as a case study. Taking a qualitative approach based on participant observation and thematic analysis, it examines how narratives are constructed and delivered to visitors (method). The study highlights the role of storytelling in shaping visitors’ emotional engagement and perceptions of crime history. Findings reveal significant differences between free and regular tours, with regular tours offering greater depth, authenticity, and structured itineraries. Ethical considerations and historical accuracy also play a crucial role in true-crime tour storytelling. Practical implications for the design and delivery of true-crime tours are outlined
Narrative · Participant observation · Perception · Storytelling · Thematic analysis · Tourism · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Memory, Trauma, and Commemoration · Museums and Cultural Heritage
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |