Explore Exeter’s haunted history with a chilling audio tour. Discover ghostly tales and eerie locations, from spectral nuns to phantom judges.
Explore Exeter’s haunted history with a chilling audio tour. Discover ghostly tales and eerie locations, from spectral nuns to phantom judges.
- Exeter Cathedral - Stand before this stunning Gothic cathedral where a ghostly nun has been seen gliding silently across Cathedral Green, disappearing through solid walls. Admire this architectural wonder where medieval monks and a mysterious three-headed spirit have been observed in the shadows.
- Dean Clarke House - Visit this historic…
- Exeter Cathedral - Stand before this stunning Gothic cathedral where a ghostly nun has been seen gliding silently across Cathedral Green, disappearing through solid walls. Admire this architectural wonder where medieval monks and a mysterious three-headed spirit have been observed in the shadows.
- Dean Clarke House - Visit this historic building near the cathedral grounds, where centuries of history have left a paranormal imprint. Discover how Exeter’s rich past creates an ideal setting for supernatural experiences.
- South Gate - Walk through the area where Exeter’s medieval South Gate once stood, a gateway between the ancient city and the outside world. Explore the site where countless travelers passed through, and where the line between past and present seems particularly thin.
- Holy Trinity Church - Stroll past this historic church in the heart of Exeter, where sacred ground has witnessed centuries of worship and burial. Experience the atmospheric churchyard where spirits are said to linger among the ancient gravestones.
- White Hart by Marston’s Inns - Explore one of Exeter’s oldest hotels, where Judge Jeffreys and other spirits are said to haunt the premises to this day. Discover chilling tales of phantom guests and unexplained occurrences in this atmospheric coaching inn.
- Stepcote Hill - Walk down this steep medieval street where a ghostly nurse is said to appear at night, perhaps still tending to victims of the 1832 cholera epidemic. Experience one of Exeter’s most atmospheric lanes, where cobblestones and ancient buildings create an eerie setting.
- St Mary Steps Church - Marvel at this historic church featuring the famous “Matthew the Miller” clock with its unique mechanical figures. Explore the building where centuries of prayers and burials have created a profound spiritual presence.
- 6 West St - Visit the site where Mary, a heroic World War II carrier pigeon, returned to her loft despite suffering severe wounds. Discover the remarkable story of courage that unfolded on this humble street during the darkest days of the war.
- Tuckers Hall - Stroll past this medieval guildhall where craftsmen once gathered, and paranormal activity continues to intrigue visitors. Experience the atmospheric interior where phantom footsteps and unexplained sounds have been reported.
- Priory Gardens - Explore St. Nicholas Priory, where staff report mysterious footsteps and doors moving by themselves after the building is emptied for the night. Walk through the medieval rooms where centuries of monastic life have left a lasting supernatural mark.
- Exeter - Catacombs and Lower Cemetery - Descend into the underground burial chambers built in 1837 to protect the dead from body-snatchers and grave robbers. Discover the final resting place of thousands of Exeter residents in these atmospheric vaults, where the boundary between life and death feels remarkably close.

- Lifetime access to this tour in English before and after your booking date
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App available for Android and iOS
- Self-guided GPS tour with flexibility to explore at your own pace
- Directions to the starting point so the tour begins when you’re in the right place
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before and after your booking date
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App available for Android and iOS
- Self-guided GPS tour with flexibility to explore at your own pace
- Directions to the starting point so the tour begins when you’re in the right place
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Exeter’s historic streets and ancient buildings echo with stories from the past. On this self-guided audio ghost walk, participants will encounter eerie tales of spirits that continue to haunt the city’s most atmospheric spots. The tour begins at Exeter Cathedral, where a ghostly nun is said to glide silently across Cathedral Green, disappearing through…
Exeter’s historic streets and ancient buildings echo with stories from the past. On this self-guided audio ghost walk, participants will encounter eerie tales of spirits that continue to haunt the city’s most atmospheric spots. The tour begins at Exeter Cathedral, where a ghostly nun is said to glide silently across Cathedral Green, disappearing through solid walls. The route winds through Southernhay, a former site of public executions, and past the old Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where a “grey lady” in a vintage nurse’s uniform has been seen since 1949. Visitors will explore historic pubs where phantom judges and children are said to appear, and hear the incredible story of Mary, a brave World War II carrier pigeon who returned to her loft on West Street despite being severely injured. The tour concludes at the Exeter Catacombs, constructed in 1837 to safeguard the deceased from body-snatchers.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.