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King Alfred the Great Ghost Trail in Winchester

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Bournemouth, England
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore a shadowed chapter of British history on this guided ghost tour of Winchester. Led by an actor-guide, uncover haunted tales at Hyde Abbey’s eerie ruins and walk in the ghostly footsteps of King Alfred the Great. Mix thrills with sightseeing as you pass Winchester Cathedral, Theatre Royal Winchester, and Jewry Street, all in one chilling walk. This shorter tour is the perfect way to end a day exploring the city.
  • Join a ghost tour to uncover the dark history of Winchester
  • Enjoy the relaxed pace of a small group capped at 10
  • Experience Winchester at night and see a different view
  • Visit the final resting place of Alfred the Great, with stories from your guide

What's Included

  • Photography

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Buttercross Monument
      106a High St, Winchester SO23 9AH, UK

    End point

    • The King Alfred
      11 Saxon Rd, Winchester SO23 7DJ, UK

    Itinerary

    1

    Winchester Buttercross

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Statue of Alfred the Great

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Winchester Cathedral (Pass By)

    3

    Winchester

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Jewry Street (Pass By)

    4

    Winchester

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Theatre Royal Winchester

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Dogs are allowed
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Traveler Photos

    Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 18 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Bryan was very friendly...

    Mia_S, Oct 2022
    Bryan was very friendly and knows his history. Alfred the Great didn't make an appearance though....

    Response from Host, Oct 2022

    Thanks for the kind review. It was more than my pleasure. Alfie must have been sleeping soundly! Wishing you the best. Boo! Cheers. Bryan.
    Member Pricing
    From

    $15.40

    per person
    Was $16.21(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 10 days in advance.

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