The Canterbury Ghost Tour
Canterbury, East Kent
Photo of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0Photo of Canterbury: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0
The Canterbury Ghost Tour is a 90-minute evening walk through the city's darker side with local historian and ghost hunter John Hippisley, mixing history, humour and haunting tales. Meet outside Alberrys on St Margaret's Street and follow the streets after dark. It suits teens, couples and groups looking for a fun night out.
Highlights
- Led by award-winning ghost hunter and local historian John Hippisley
- A blend of history, humour and spooky stories
- Runs every night of the year
- A daytime Hidden City Tour and photographic tours are also offered
Good to know
- You must book and pay online in advance; you cannot just turn up
- Tours sometimes overrun the 90 minutes
- Ask about tour and meal deals on 0845 519 0267
Getting there
The Canterbury Ghost Tour, Outside Alberrys, 38 St Margaret's Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2TY
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