2 Hour Guided Tour of Chester


2 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

NOTE: English tours only on Sundays at 10.30 am. Discover all the secrets that this city, with its 2000 years of history, hides. Recently named the most beautiful city in the world according to the golden standard, Chester is an almost unknown wonder for many, so in this visit we will see everything that makes it unique. The cathedral, former abbey; the walls of Roman origin that form the most complete tour of the UK; the most photographed clock in the UK after Big Ben, the archaeological site of the Roman amphitheater and we will walk through the Rows, the original 12th century elevated galleries that only exist in Chester. Also the beautiful square of the abbey that has served as a setting for the filming of some films.
You are going to fall in love with Chester and we are sure that you will remember her forever. note. English tours are only on Sundays at 10.30 am

Inclusions

  • This walking tour does not include admission to any monument. It is a panoramic visit

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Chester Town Hall, Town Hall Northgate Street, Chester CH1 2HJ England

This square is the center of Chester since Roman times, we will discover the Victorian town hall and the vicissitudes it suffered in its construction.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Little Abbey Gateway, Northgate Street, Chester England

We will enter the square of the old abbey and with a leap in time we will discover how the monks lived and how it was saved by becoming an Anglican cathedral.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England

The Rows. elevated medieval galleries, unique in the world. One of the reasons why Chester became famous in the Victorian era, with the most elegant and famous shops of the 19th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England

Roman amphitheater, Roman archaeological remains

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England

East Gate Clock. The most photographed clock in the UK after Big Ben. Made and installed here to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. A wrought iron beauty.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England

Roman Gardens, next to the walls, we will discover how Chester suffered during the Civil War in 1642, and the Roman hypocaust that heated the public baths of the Roman fortress.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England

Cathedral, former St Werbourgh Abbey. We will surround the cathedral and we will discover its foundation and origins, the changes that have shaped it in its almost thousand years of history. Without entering, we will discover the history of this unique building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chester, Chester, Cheshire, England

Kale yard gate. The importance of a wall in medieval times.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
RichardSS18
May 2023

We were very fortunate to have Beatriz as our blue badge guide. She really brought the Roman, Medieval, Civil War and Victorian history of the city to life. We were able to ask lots of questions, which Beatriz was able to answer and expand on. We felt she helped us see the city with fresh eyes a...

Anna A
March 2023

The tour guide, Michael Bird, was not only knowledgeable about the history of Chester but was enthusiastic and obviously enjoyed showing people his favourite places and connecting us to the centuries of lived lives in Chester. It was a good gentle pace and we were always invited to ask questions....

Gary_S
March 2023

A small group of 7 with our guide Beatrice gave us a terrific insight into Chester, taking us to areas we didn't even know existed. The tour including around sections of the wall supported by stories & facts from Beatrice gave us an appreciation of the Chester history in a fun way too :-)

lucymQ9078ZF
November 2022

Beatriz was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable an entertaining tour of Chester would highly recommend.

595moniquec
October 2022

Super friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommended. Small group size made it very personalised and relaxed.

Q1100JYfernandom
October 2023

Beatriz fue una guía estupenda. Nos enseño todos los rincones de la zona amurallada y descubrimos el encanto de esta hermosa ciudad. Muy amenos y nos contó muchos detalles super curiosos. Desde luego que ya sabemos diferenciar bien qué casas son Real Tudor!!

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