Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side

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Dark Chester Tour

2 Adults x $18.82

$37.64

Approx Total

$37.64

Guided walking tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Key historic sites of Chester
Local expert knowledge

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Guide; In-person: English

Gratuities

Overview

A flickering candlelight into the darkest recesses of Chester’s 2,000-year heritage, illuminating tales of plague, poltergeists and religious persecution amongst others. It’s a 90-minute walking tour, hosted early evening, and a storytelling stroll with plenty of dark humour and Horrible Histories-style tale. Dark Chester runs special tours during the Chester Heritage Festival, including visits to places associated with dark tales.Please contact me for details, and follow my Instagram @darkchestertour for images and videos from the tour. Join me and let’s take a walk on the dark side.

Meeting points

Located in Town Hall Square, the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is between Barclays Bank and Chester Town Hall. You will see the sign "Book walking tours here".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Chester Cathedral

Learn about the origins of the 1000-year-old spiritual site as a monastic settlement rich with superstitions.

10 minutes
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

The Victorian symbol of Chester — but one with a dark history.

10 minutes
Chester Roman Amphitheatre

The heart of Roman Chester, where gladiators fought.

10 minutes
St John the Baptist's Church

Home to one of Chester's great mysteries.

10 minutes
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Discover this mysterious building on the banks of the River Dee.

10 minutes
N/A

Join me for a story of crime and punishment on the banks of the River Dee.

10 minutes
The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque

This historic hostelry is home to a dark story about the ghosts of Chester past.

10 minutes
Ye Olde Kings Head Pub Blue Plaque

This historic pub has been turned into a dedicated space for paranormal investigation.

10 minutes
Sick to Death

This quirky visitor attraction tells stories of plague and pandemic.

10 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.
This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.

Free Cancellation

February 14100% refund

February 15No refund

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