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Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.8(21)Chester1h–1h 30min
VIATOR4.8(5)TRIPADVISOR4.8(16)
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At a glance
Duration
1h–1h 30min
Price from
$10 / person
Location
Chester
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 21 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting point
This self-guided GPS tour starts outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre.
Description
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.
Tour Options
Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Itinerary
The Chester Cross
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Pass by
The tour stops briefly outside Chester's Roman Amphitheatre. You'll hear about the amphitheatre's history before continuing on the walk.
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
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.
Chester Cathedral
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.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour take?
Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $10 per person for this Chester experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is This self-guided GPS tour starts outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(21)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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GiddyGhostGirl
July 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant Spooky Walk
Enjoyed this so much! Very easy to navigate- once I’d downloaded the voicemap app, it was a really smooth process. We had an earbud each so we could listen to the tour as we walked along. You can pause any time you like - we stopped for drinks near the Eastgate Clock and even visited Sick To Death exhibit on the way round. Lovely route seeing lots of interesting parts of Chester and hearing the ghost stories along the way. Loved the fact we could do this at our own pace and fitted into our weekend.
Just make sure your phone is well charged (mine ran out right at the end but thankfully had just finished the tour!) and use earbuds with Bluetooth if you can, rather than trying to hear the audio from the phone
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F505DJlouisew
June 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Could have been so much better
We usually live self guided tours, but this one was disappointing. The facts themselves were very interesting but we missed the directions at many critical points as the app did not re-direct us, additionally the route at the cathedral does not exist so we had to go a different way. We also felt that huge gaps inbetween the information points was unhelpful, even a few words like, keep going, you are nearly there, would have been useful.
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Operator response
Hi there,
I'm sorry that the content wasn't as informative as you hoped. We will review the tour content and see where updates and improvements may be needed. Thank you for your honest feedback, as this helps us ensure that tour content remains valuable and that improvements can be made over time.
Best,
Helene
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Julie_P
June 1, 2025 · via Viator
Spooky tour of Chester
I thought I would try this as no ghost tours through the week. Myself and my family really enjoyed the audio ghost tour.
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Jo_M
December 30, 2024 · via Viator
This was an excellent way...
This was an excellent way to see Chester in a different way and I would definitely recommend doing this walk once the sun has gone down and there are less crowds
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chrisnageluk
August 9, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great tour to take at your own pace
Really enjoyed this tour. It gave us some really interesting insights, was very atmospheric and a took us on a great route of the City. Thoroughly recommended!
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Robert_S
June 2, 2024 · via Viator
Interesting
Fascinating. I like the tale of sarah and the fact that you see so many distinct features and interesting places. Good tour easy to follow. Not sure if its just today but the gate down the side of the chapel was locked and shut.
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Jill M
February 18, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Good tour
I found this tour very interesting, the guide was informative.
I also liked the fact you could stop and start it. Chester is a beautiful city to walk around and has history everywhere you look. The tour takes you to some interesting sites like the City wall
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Donna K
January 26, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Cleo
The tour guide was amazing, he really involved my daughter Cleo. We both really enjoyed the tour. It was very informative.
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Navigate31020179392
October 25, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Great walking tour of Chester
Very informative, and very easy to follow all instructions. Can pause if you need to. Really enjoyed the tour.
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Fearless06285798466
October 17, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant
Excellent, well worth the money. The trip was fantastic. We went in the dark so is was a bit more of a spooky experience. Highly recommended.