2-Hour Chester Walking Tour with Historic Highlights and City Sights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See Chester's key sights, including the city Walls, the unique shopping Rows, the famous Eastgate Clock, and the Cathedral exterior
• 02 Discover Chester's rich 2,000-year history from the Romans to the present day
• 03 Walk through historic streets where ancient heritage meets a busy shopping area
• 04 Trace Chester's story through the Middle Ages, Civil War, Georgian elegance, and Victorian restoration

Explore the highlights of Chester's fascinating history as your guide unfolds the 2,000-year story of the city from the Romans to the present day. Hear how Chester was once the biggest Roman fortress in the country, then grew into one of the most important medieval seaports before the Georgians and Victorians renovated it into one of the most elegant places to live and to see and be seen.

Visit a place that offers a little of all the 'Big Five' - the Walls, the Rows, the famous Eastgate Clock, the Cathedral (exterior), and the River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Chester

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Historical Highlights of Chester

• Walk through the streets of Chester and discover 2,000 years of history nestled among a busy shopping area.

• Visit a place that offers a little of all the 'Big Five' - the Walls, the Rows, the famous Eastgate Clock, the Cathedral (exterior), and the River.

• Immerse yourself in all the ages of Chester, from the Romans through the Middle Ages, the turbulent Civil War, the elegant Georgian years, and the Victorian restoration, right up to the present day.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Tour tailored to the group and weather conditions on the day

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• A tour inside Chester Cathedral can be included by prior arrangement for an additional £4 per person, subject to cathedral access being available on the day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Chester, UK

Tour start

Chester, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.