Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

4.9
(19 reviews)

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you looking for a way to see Chester without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

• See the old city wall, still guarded by ghostly Roman soldiers, as well as Chester’s spookiest passage, haunted by a monk, and the site of its final public execution
• Hear from producer David Atkinson, a local writer who’s contributed to Lonely Planet and Bradt Travel Guides
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided GPS tour starts outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly next to the Chester Cross where you'll hear about The Rows. You'll find out how they're unique to Chester before continuing on the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll stop across the street from The Falcon pub to hear about its resident ghost. You'll hear the ghost's story before continuing on the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll stop for a moment in front of Dollecatble, a Chester institution. Then, while you continue the tour, you'll hear what psychic investigators have found there.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll stop briefly in front of one of Chester's most haunted pubs, Bear and Billet. You'll hear about how it's haunted before continuing with the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops in front of the Anchorite Cell. You'll hear how the building has been a hive of poltergeist activity and some of its history before continuing.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you around part of the outside of St John's Church. You'll stop to hear the church's history before continuing on the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly outside Chester's Roman Amphitheatre. You'll hear about the amphitheatre's history before continuing on the walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly outside the Eastgate Clock. You'll hear about the clocks history and Chester's most famous ghost before continuing on the walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you around parts of the outside of the Chester Cathedral. As you walk, you'll hear about the cathedral and some of its history.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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