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A person standing in a stone archway. 1
Two people in a bookstore holding a book titled 'A Dark History of Chester'. 2
A man walking down a cobblestone street with brick buildings and a sunset in the background. 3
A book cover titled 'A Dark History of Chester' by David Atkinson. 4
A person wearing a black coat with a patterned shirt underneath. 5
By Dark Chester Tour

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $28 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Discover Chester's dark side on a guided walking tour
    • Hear tales of the city's dark-tourism heritage
    • Enjoy dark humour and Horrible Histories-style stories
    • Learn about Chester's 2,000-year history from a professional guide and author
    • Join a special tour during the Chester Heritage Festival or Halloween

Activity location

    • Chester
    • Chester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK | Meeting point is at the bottom of the steps of Chester Visitor Information Centre next to Chester Town Hall.
    • Chester, England, United Kingdom

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Dark Chester: Dark Tourism Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:30PM
Price details
CA $28.36 x 1 AdultCA $28.36
Total
Price is CA $28.36
Until Fri, Aug 7

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A 90-minute walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional Green Badge Tourist Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small-group walking tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stories based on the guide's book 'A Dark History of Chester'
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Dark humour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Horrible Histories-style stories
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The tour is all outside, so no need for extra admission charges

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People over 80 years

What you can expect

Join a storytelling walking tour of Chester and discover the city’s dark-tourism heritage. Follow your professional tourist guide through the city’s streets and hear tales of Chester’s 2,000-year history.

Meet your guide at the steps of the Visitor Information Centre on the Town Hall Square and begin your adventure through the shadows.

Listen to stories based on your guide’s book, 'A Dark History of Chester'. Enjoy plenty of dark humour and Horrible Histories-style stories.

Learn more about the darker side of Chester’s history with spooky stories and grisly tales as you explore the city on a themed evening stroll around Chester.

Let David, a professional tourist guide and local author, be your guide.

Join him for a walk on the dark side!

Location

Activity location

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    • Chester
    • Chester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK | Meeting point is at the bottom of the steps of Chester Visitor Information Centre next to Chester Town Hall.
    • Chester, England, United Kingdom