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Tales from the Necropolis - A Ghost Walk Through St. James Cemetery

246 Reviews 4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 246 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Liverpool, England

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1 hour 13 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

St. James Cemetery is one of the most strangely beautiful and haunted locations in the world. We will guide you by lantern light through this remarkable, ancient site, taking you to all of the most interesting hotspots and story locations, bringing the incredible (and often terrifying) true local tales - of real vampires, witches, ghosts, shadow entities and even fairies- to life with our rich background in street performance and theatre acting.

We will take you on a true adventure. If you are even vaguely interested in the strange and supernatural, you simply cannot miss out on this tour!

What's Included

  • Local Guides
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Church of England Cathedral of the Diocese of Liverpool
Cathedral Gate, Saint James Road, Liverpool L1 7AZ, UK

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

St James Gardens

We will meet you at the foot of the magnificent Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, and lead you down by lantern light into the nearby St. James' cemetery (one of the most haunted locations in the world), where we will tell you the true local stories of ghosts, vampires, shadow-entities, witches and even fairies- taking you to all of the 'Hotspots' and specific locations linked to the tales.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Cathedral

Looking up from down in the quarry, we'll enjoy some head-spinning views of the magnificent Liverpool Cathedral looming overhead, and learn some interesting facts about its construction.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chalybeate Spring

Included in the tour is a brief stop at Liverpool's only surviving natural spring, first discovered 250 years ago by quarrymen in the 18th century. The mysterious spring is believed by many to possess magical healing properties.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huskisson Memorial

Also included in the tour is a visit of the Mausoleum of the late William Huskisson; beloved statesman and MP, and the first person in the world to be killed by a train. His top-hatted, cloaked spectre is said to haunt this very location...
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tales from the Necropolis – A Ghost Walk Through St. James Cemetery?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 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

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-283939P1

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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 246 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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