I'm DAVID, a Chester-based professional tourist guide and freelance writer.



Let me show you Chester, or a wider itinerary into Cheshire, North Wales and beyond. Telling engaging stories of my home region, creating memorable experiences for visitors and sharing my local knowledge is what I’m all about.
Contact me about:
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shore excursions
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bespoke tours
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coach-based guided tours
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walking tours
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FAM visits
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incentives
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tours for educational institutions and language students
Book me, too, for speaking events, guest lectures and panel moderation.

Private Tours
Bespoke itineraries to ensure you get the best from your next visit.
Chester Tours
A pleasure to share my historic home city with people from all over the world.
Walking Tours
A guided walk through the pages of history, or an introductory stroll.
Wales Tours
Journey with me into the attractions, legends, and foodie favourites of North Wales.
Cruise Tours
Let’s transfer from the ship to explore a new area together by coach or private vehicle.
Dark Tourism Tours
My signature tour delves into the darker side of our history.
MY SERVICES
Take a walking tour through Chester's dark-tourism heritage; read about the folklore and legends of Chester’s dark side; download a self-guided audio tour of Chester’s ghost stories. Here’s how you can get involved.
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