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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Chester Visitor Information Centre is located in the heart of the city at The Town Hall.
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Chester Walking Trails
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ChesterBoat - Two-Hour Iron Bridge Cruise

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The Groves, Chester

Step aboard the Mark Twain or the Lady Diana for a two-hour cruise that’s a real treat. Get comfortable and enjoy a drink from the bar as you glide through rural Cheshire, along the beautiful River Dee.
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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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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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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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ChesterBoat - Half Hour City Cruises

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Boat Trip

The Groves, Chester

This tranquil half-hour cruise long the River Dee departs from The Groves. From there, you will be taken upstream, under the suspension bridge, past Grosvenor Park and the Earl’s Eye, then you’ll follow the long sweep of the Meadows to the city…
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Welcome to Chester Trail

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Walking Route

Northgate Street, Chester

Let’s start with Welcome. Welcome to our wonderful city and its colourful (and black & white…) 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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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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Chester Millennium Festival Trail

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Walking Route

Northgate Street, Chester

Welcome to the Chester Millennium Festival Trail, laid down in 2000 as part of the city's '2000 years of Building' Millennium Festival.

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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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The Chester Treasure Hunt Trail

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Walking Tour

Chester

The Chester Treasure Hunt Trail is a self-guided Treasure Hunt which will get you exploring around this historical city. If you’re looking for things to do with family and friends when visiting Chester then this is the activity for you!

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Edwardian Lady Walking Tour

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Guided Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Step back in time with Eliza Dutton, Chester’s very own Edwardian Lady, and uncover stories of the city during one of the most fascinating periods of modern history.

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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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Victorian Chester Trail

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Chester

What the Dickens! It's a trail around Victorian Chester – or it's not all Black & White (although a lot of it is) Chester's famous black and white buildings attract visitors from across the world..

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The Chester Tour

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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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Chester in the Civil War Trail

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Walking Route

Chester

Our Walk is a little over two miles (3km) long and begins at the Visitor Information Centre, located in the Town Hall.

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Tudor Chester Trail

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Walking Route

Chester

This walk focuses on Chester under the five Tudor monarchs reigning from 1485-1603. Our five Tudor monarchs are, Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I.

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Discover Chester's Old Churches

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Northgate Street, Chester

Christianity has played an important role in the life of the city for much of Chester's long history.

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The Walls Trail

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Walking Route

Chester

The thriving historic city of Chester is home to the longest and most complete city walls in Britain. Originally built for protection, they are now one of the city's major visitor attractions.

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