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

5.0 (9 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Dark Chester Tour

Ages: Infants (5–7 years) · Children (8–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide; In-person: English

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Chester Cathedral

10 min

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

10 min

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

10 min

The heart of Roman Chester, where gladiators fought.
St John the Baptist Church

10 min

Home to one of Chester's great mysteries.
Stop 5

10 min

Discover this mysterious building on the banks of the River Dee.
Stop 6

10 min

Join me for a story of crime and punishment on the banks of the River Dee.
The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque

10 min

This historic hostelry is home to a dark story about the ghosts of Chester past.
Ye Olde Kings Head Pub Blue Plaque

10 min

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

10 min Admission not included

This quirky visitor attraction tells stories of plague and pandemic.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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".

Using your ticket

Please contact me for details, and follow my Instagram @darkchestertour for images and videos from the tour.

Leave a review at Tripadvisor @Dark Chester Tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.