City Sightseeing Open Top Tour

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Discover the rich history of Chester with City Sightseeing.

Chester was founded in the year 79 AD by the Roman Legio I Adiutrixm, making Chester's main roads, Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge almost 2,000 years old.

Chester is one of the most archaelogically rich cities in Britain full of architectural treasures such as the city Walls, the Cathedral, Roman amphitheatre and other things to do in the city that the City Sightseeing Chester Tour will introduce you to.

You can:

-wander along the River Dee or catch a river cruise – buy a combined bus and river ticket from our driver!

-take at tour at Chester Cathedral or just absorb the atmosphere

-discover the site of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre

-visit the award winning Dewa Roman Experience

-find historical exhibits at the Grosvenor Museum or the Cheshire Military Museum

-stroll through Grosvenor Park or book a show in the open-air theatre

-hop off at the Racecourse or County Castle

Shopaholics can stop off at Frodsham Street and find the Mall and Grosvenor Shopping centre. Unwind in the evening in Chester’s many chic and trendy bars, restaurants, bistros, clubs or even go ten-pin bowling!

Let City Sightseeing highlight all there is to see and help you plan your stay in the city.

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Guide Prices

24 hour bus tour ticket - Adult (16-59) £12.50, Child (5-15) £5.50, Family (2 ad & 3 ch) £26.00, Seniors (60+) & Students £10.50
24 hour bus tour ticket (sold through Stagecoach bus app) - Adult (16-59) £12.00, Child (5-15) £5.50, Family (2 ad & 3 ch) £25.00, Seniors (60+) & Students £10.00
Late Afternoon Special (from 2.30pm onwards) - £10
48 hour bus tour ticket - Adult (16-59) £16.00, Child (5-15) £8.00, Family (2 ad & 3 ch) £30.00, Seniors (60+) & Students £13.00
Bus and boat ticket - Adult (16-59) £16.50, Child (5-15) £7.50, Family (2 ad & 3 ch) £39.00, Seniors (60+) & Students £14.00

Opening Times

Tour runs daily April - October (28 Mar 2022 - 1 Nov 2022)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	09:18	- 18:30

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous Marketing Cheshire Award Winner 2015 2015

Directions

Road Directions

City Sightseeing Chester has hop on hop off stops at the following locations...

1. Chester Railway Station Outside Town Crier Public House

2. Foregate Street Bars Roundabout

3. St. John The Baptist Church

4. The Groves Bus and Boat

5. Pepper Street

6. Grosvenor Street Outside Grosvenor Museum

7. Handbridge Outside St Mary's Church

8. Lower Bridge Street Outside Ye Olde King Head.

9. Nicholas Street

10. Race Course Outside Old Port Area

11. Chester Bus Interchange

12. City Road Opposite Premier Inn

Public Transport Directions

Hop on Hop off bus takes you around Chester with pickup/drop off stations throughout the city including the Railway Station. First stop is just 1 minute walk from Chester Railway Station; 2 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall.

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

218 reviews

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Recent Reviews:

Paul M
Stubbington, United Kingdom
A excellent way to see the city and learn of its history
Thursday, 12th September 2019
The bus trip coupled with a river trip is and excellent way to see the city both with excellent commentaries.The bus guides are full of amusing and informative facts that really make it worth the... Read full review
roygreypfc
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Wife's Special Visit
Saturday, 14th September 2019
We used this facility alot within the 24 hour bus/cruise ticket combination, and very impressed the service, and commentary aboard the bus. Read full review
sim130
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
A fantastic experiance
Sunday, 6th September 2020
We arrived at chester bus station and was greeted by the extremely friendly and helpful Peter. We had been unable to print our tickets but peter was more than happy to help us redeem them and... Read full review