Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side
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.
What's Included
- Guide; In-person: English
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Town Hall
Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Chester Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St John the Baptist's Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Anchorite Cell
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Bandstand
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ye Olde Kings Head Pub Blue Plaque
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sick to Death
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark Chester – Let’s take a walk on the dark side?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 1 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
- This tour 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.
- Guide; In-person: English.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dark Chester - Let's take a walk on the dark side will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guide; In-person: English
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a public group tour, so it requires a level of mobility to stay with the group.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a walking tour, so elder seniors or younger children may find the 90-minutes duration too tiring.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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