United Kingdom · Storytelling Tours

2-Hour Christmas Walking Tour in Chester with Festive Stories

2 Hours Round trip from Chester Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hear the stories of Christmas and Santa Claus, the traditions around them, and why we celebrate the way we do
02 See where and how Cestrians have celebrated Christmas throughout the years
03 Discover the hidden meanings behind traditional Christmas carols
04 Learn the truth behind Father Christmas's red attire and his reindeer-pulled sleigh

Experience how Roman Saturnalia festivities, Nordic myths, nostalgic Victorian idyll, and customs, rituals, and beliefs from many countries and religions have all contributed to the way Christmas is celebrated today. Enjoy this Christmas tour through Chester's beautiful streets and discover the stories, traditions, and meanings behind the festive season in just two hours.

Discover the hidden meanings of Christmas carols.

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 Not applicable

City Chester

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Christmas Stories and Traditions in Chester

Marvel at the resourceful way local shopkeepers kept their businesses ticking over during the tough wartime years of rationing.
Find out more about some of the characters seen in the colourful and vibrant Winter Watch Parades.
Discover the hidden meanings of Christmas carols.
Learn about the story of Father Christmas/Santa Claus, the truth behind his red attire, and why he travels in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.