Chester Medieval Tours

Roman Tours (Chester Medieval Tour) – Bringing Chester’s Past to Life

Discover Chester’s rich medieval history with Roman Tours, one of the city’s most established and highly regarded tour providers. With over 30 years of experience, the company is renowned for delivering engaging, informative, and entertaining historical experiences for visitors of all ages.

Their medieval walking tour of Chester—currently ranked number 7 on TripAdvisor—offers a unique journey through the city’s medieval past, focusing on the Cheshire archers and the role Chester played in the Hotspur Rebellion of 1403. Led by expert guides in fully authentic Cheshire archer costume, the tour explores in depth the causes of Hotspur’s rebellion, why Chester played such a key role, and why the skill of the Cheshire archers with the famous longbow was so highly sought after. It also examines the outcome of the rebellion and its lasting impact on the city today.

With a passion for storytelling and historical accuracy, Roman Tours lives by its slogan: “Taking history off the page and breathing life into it.”

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering the city, the Roman Tours Chester Medieval Tour offers an unforgettable way to experience Chester’s past.

Our Medieval tours run at 3pm Tuesday to Friday and 1pm on Saturdays.

Prices are as follows: 
£12 per adult (age 18+)
£10 per youth (age 13 to 17)

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