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

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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.

Highlights

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour and 30 minutes

Offered in English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Guide; In-person: English

Gratuities

Meeting Points

Departure

Chester Visitor Information Centre

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".

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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

The Anchorite Cell

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

10 minutes

The Bandstand

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

Important Information

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Service animals allowed

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.

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This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.

Cancellation policy

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

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.