Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour

Chester’s streets come alive with ghostly tales on the Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour. Led by costumed guides Dig and Dug, this eerie 1.5-hour adventure delves into the city’s haunted history. Guests will explore spooky locations like Dee Bridge and Chester Cathedral, where chilling encounters await. Priced from £30 per person, the tour is perfect for those seeking a unique blend of the supernatural and Chester’s storied past. But what unseen forces lurk in the shadows, waiting to reveal themselves?

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Key Points

The tour is a 1.5-hour walking experience exploring haunted locations in Chester, UK, with costumed guides sharing spine-chilling tales.
Participants can interact with the guides, Dig and Dug, and take photos with them at the end of the tour.
The tour visits sites with dark histories, including the Dee Bridge, Watergate Street, Chester Cathedral, and the Pied Bull Pub.
The tour is not suitable for children under 12 or individuals with heart problems, and accessibility is challenging for wheelchair users.
Participants are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing, and smoking, flash photography, and alcoholic drinks are prohibited.

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Tour Overview

The Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour offers a unique and immersive ghost tour experience in one of the world’s most haunted cities.

Priced from £30.00 per person, the 1.5-hour tour is led by live English-speaking guides, Dig and Dug.

Guests meet at The Pied Bull Pub on Fridays at 7 PM and explore the city’s haunted spots, learning about its dark past.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance, and guests can reserve their spot now and pay later.

The tour ends at The Brewery Tap, with an opportunity for photos with the guides.

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Pricing and Booking Details

Prices for the Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour start from £30.00 per person.

Prices for the Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour start from £30.00 per person.

The 1.5-hour tour is led by live English-speaking guides Dig and Dug, and there’s free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Visitors can reserve their spot now and pay later. The tour takes guests to haunted locations around Chester, one of the world’s most haunted cities, where they’ll hear spine-tingling stories about the city’s dark past.

Photos with the guides are available at the end of the tour, which starts at The Pied Bull Pub on Fridays at 7 PM.

Unique Immersive Experience

What sets the Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour apart is its unique immersive experience. Visitors are greeted by costumed guides, Dig and Dug, who are grave diggers ready to escort them through Chester’s haunted past. As the tour unfolds, guests are treated to spine-tingling stories and interactive moments, such as:

| Experience | Description |

| — | — |

| Haunted Spots | Explore eerie locations with dark histories |

| Storytelling | Listen to spine-chilling tales from the guides |

| Photo Ops | Capture memorable moments with Dig and Dug |

This engaging, character-driven approach makes the Chester ghost tour an unforgettable evening activity for spontaneous visitors in search of a truly immersive experience.

Meet Your Ghostly Guides

As visitors arrive at The Pied Bull Pub on Fridays at 7 PM, they’re met by the ghostly gravediggers Dig and Dug.

Dig and Dug welcome guests with their eerie presence and mischievous energy. Dressed in their burial attire, the duo sets the tone for the night’s spine-tingling adventure.

Guests can interact with Dig and Dug, asking questions and posing for photos before the tour begins. The gravediggers’ dark humor and local knowledge add a chilling yet entertaining element to the experience, leaving visitors intrigued and eager to uncover Chester’s haunted past.

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Exploring Haunted Locations

The tour takes guests on a chilling journey through Chester’s haunted past, exploring a series of eerie locations steeped in supernatural lore. From the Dee Bridge, where the ghostly figure of a woman is said to haunt the river, to the Watergate Street, home to the apparition of a Roman soldier, the tour uncovers the city’s dark history. The group also visits the Chester Cathedral, known for its ghostly monks, and the iconic Pied Bull Pub, rumored to be haunted by the spirit of a former landlord.

| Location | Haunted Legend | Supernatural Sighting |

| — | — | — |

| Dee Bridge | Woman’s spirit haunts the river | Ghostly figure appears at night |

| Watergate Street | Roman soldier’s apparition | Soldier’s uniform seen walking the street |

| Chester Cathedral | Ghostly monks roam the grounds | Chanting and footsteps heard |

| Pied Bull Pub | Former landlord’s spirit lingers | Unexplained noises and movements |

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Itinerary and Meeting Point

The Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour begins at The Pied Bull Pub on Northgate Street, where guests meet their guides, Dig and Dug, every Friday at 7 PM.

The tour then explores the city’s haunted spots, with guests hearing spine-tingling stories about Chester’s dark past.

The tour finishes at The Brewery Tap, though itineraries are subject to change.

Guests should arrive at least 5 minutes before the tour starts and be aware that the tour isn’t suitable for children under 12, people with heart problems, or wheelchair users.

Comfortable shoes and warm clothing are recommended.

Tour Restrictions and Recommendations

Though the Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour offers a unique and engaging experience, it may not be suitable for all visitors.

The Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour may not be suitable for all visitors, despite its uniqueness and engaging experience.

The tour isn’t recommended for children under 12 years old or people with heart problems due to the potentially unsettling content.

Wheelchair users may also find the tour challenging, as the itinerary involves navigating uneven terrain.

Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing, as the tour takes place outdoors.

Smoking and flash photography are prohibited, and alcoholic drinks aren’t allowed during the tour.

Customer Feedback and Ratings

Customers have provided positive feedback on the Chester: The Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour, with an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.

Reviewers noted the tour’s fun interactions and informative local history. The experience is recommended for spontaneous visitors looking for an engaging evening activity in Chester.

The tour’s immersive nature and the opportunity to interact with the guides, Dig and Dug, were particularly praised.

While the tour may not be suitable for all, those seeking a unique and spine-tingling ghost tour in one of the world’s most haunted cities will find this experience highly enjoyable.

The Sum Up

Chester’s Dead Good Ghost Walking Tour offers an eerie and immersive experience for those seeking a unique blend of history and the supernatural. Guided by costumed characters Dig and Dug, participants explore haunted locations, uncover spine-chilling tales, and witness potential ghostly encounters. Priced at £30 per person, this 1.5-hour tour is perfect for those over 12 who want to venture into the captivating world of the supernatural.