Tours and Sightseeing

The history of Chester (Deva Victrix) dates all the way back to AD79 when the Romans established a fortress site for the 20th legion (Valeria Victrix) which was charge with suppressing the army led by the warrior queen Boadicea.

From then to the modern day, Chester has continually evolved and adapted to become one of the richest cities in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures.

There’s a great selection of tours available and with the planning done for you it’s the more relaxing way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Chester. If you would like more help with booking your tour, take a trip to our Visitor Information Centre located at the Town Hall.

Get up close and discover the inner secrets and history of Chester, covering nearly 2000 years on a tour of the city, on foot, with a real-life 'Roman', on a sightseeing bus or by boat!

Enjoy not only the history of the city but listen out for many intruiging anecdotes which have all played their part in making Chester what it is today. You'll be amazed at how much history there is to explore.

A river cruise is a lovely way to while away a few hours appreciating the beauty of the river.

If you plan to visit any of our attractions please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things do change frequently.

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City Sightseeing Open Top Tour

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Sightseeing

Chester

Chester City Sightseeing Bus Tours – hop on, hop off all day!

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ChesterBoat - Sightseeing River Cruises and Private Hire

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Boat Trip

Chester

Enjoy a different side of Chester - the riverside! Sail with us along the beautiful River Dee.

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Chester Cycle Tours

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Sightseeing

Grosvenor Rd, Chester

Chester Cycle Tours provide the bikes, you provide the pedal-power!

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BusyBus (Sightseeing Tours)

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Sightseeing

Tours to various venues

BusyBus were established in 2003 and provide fully narrated award-winning sightseeing adventures to North Wales, The Lake District and Yorkshire.

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The Rows Time Travelling Treasure Hunt

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Walking Tour

Chester

Chester is under threat from the Time Watchers, a mysterious society of time lords who hide in pockets of time. They have surfaced in modern day Chester and are threating to lock us in a pocket of time in the past if we do not provide them with the…

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Chester Walls Walk

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Up for a challenge? Looking to impress on Instagram? The Guild of Chester Tour Guides is launching a brand new guided Walls Walk in time for Cheshire Day (30th March)
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Medieval Tours

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Walking Tour

Chester

This exciting and unique tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403

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Roman Chester Trail

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Walking Route

Chester

For over 300 years the legionary fortress of Deva, the largest in Roman Britain, stood where Chester now stands. Its influence is still felt 1600 years after the Romans departed and this short guide will help you discover more about Deva and its…

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The Foodie Family Walking Tour

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Visit a variety of carefully selected city based independents, sampling amazing food and drink as you go!

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Curious About Chester

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Walking Tour

Castle Drive, Chester

Have fun (re-)discovering Chester, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a safe, fun and affordable way to enjoy some fresh air.

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Medieval Chester Trail

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Walking Route

Northgate Street, Chester

In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these dates....

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Sick to Death - Roman Walking Tour of Chester

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Walking Tour

Chester

Enjoy a walking tour with a Roman Soldier seeing all the historic sights of the City. The tour will last approx 1 hour.

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Treasure Hunt Chester

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Walking Tour

Chester

Hunt for clues and follow treasure maps on a gorgeous route around the city. Climb the Roman walls, admire the stunning cathedral, explore the amphitheatre and wander by the riverside. Marvel at the iconic Rows as you take in two thousands years of…

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"Women of Chester" Guided Walk

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Guided Tour

Northgate Street , Chester

Walk in the footsteps of Chester's amazing women. Join one of our local guides on a walk through the city streets and nearly 2,000 years of history.

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Chester Ghost Tours

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Chester Ghost Tours have been delving into haunted happenings for over 30 years in a city renowned for its action-packed past.

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Chester Canoe and Kayak Hire

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Boat

Chester

Explore the beautiful River Dee in Cheshire by canoe or kayak. The calm waters of the Dee in Cheshire make this a perfect day out for all the family. You can hire a single seater sit-on-top Kayak or a 2/3 seater open top canoe.

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Chester Rows Medieval Meet and Greet

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Walking Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Running twice a day Wednesday to Saturday every week, the free experience aims to promote Chester’s world-famous Rows as one of Britain’s unique heritage attractions.

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Taste of Chester Food Walking Tours

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Walking Tour

Chester

The goal is to provide you with the ultimate, off the beaten track, food and cultural experience. These guided walking tours offer a relaxed unique and memorable food tasting experience through historic Chester.

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¡Viva Chester! Un paseo turístico por Chester en Español

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Guided Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Visitas guiadas de Chester en Español

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The Chester Tour

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Walking Tour

Chester

Be enthralled by the tales and anecdotes of those who have contributed to the rich heritage of this much-loved city, beginning in Roman times, through the vibrant Medieval expansion period, the desperation of the Civil War, the Georgian elegance and…

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