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Haunted Chester and its Ghosts: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: This self-guided GPS tour starts outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre..

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Overview

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.

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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

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

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.

Stop 6

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.

Stop 7

The tour stops briefly outside Chester's Roman Amphitheatre. You'll hear about the amphitheatre's history before continuing on the walk.

Stop 8

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.

Stop 9

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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

This self-guided GPS tour starts outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre.

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End Point

This self-guided GPS tour starts outside the Chester Visitor Information Centre.

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Good to Know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me