The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk Through History

Immerse yourself in the romantic charm of Chester on ‘The Heart of Chester Walking Tour’. Explore the city’s rich history, from its Roman origins to its beautifully preserved buildings. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Northgate Street - Begin the journey at the Town Hall square. Envision the scene and explore the stories of a Roman Fortress, a medieval abbey, and Chester’s gothic-style town hall.
  • Chester Cathedral - Discover Chester Cathedral and its surroundings. Encounter a Mercian princess, a talking goose, a Norman Earl known as the Wolf, and a…
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour.
  • Led by a professional Green Badge Guide.
What's Not Included
  • This is a walking tour and does not include admission to the historic buildings.
Additional Information

Journey into the Past
Discover the charming city of Chester and let our knowledgeable guides regale you with tales of the passion and history embedded in these ancient streets. Chester, the compellingly beautiful city, is adorned with timelessly elegant architecture that will surely captivate you.
Trace its roots back to the beginnings as a legionary…

Location
Chester Visitor Information Centre
Northgate Street
Meet your guide in front of the Visitor Information Centre on the Town Hall Square. All tours will meet here unless private tours have agreed a different meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mofieldhouse
May 21, 2026
Walking tour of Chester city - great experience - Caroline was our tour guide. She was excellent! - knowledgable and entertaining. I told her before we set off that I had a visual problem and she helped greatly by waiting for me each time and making sure I was alright. She kept all the group together and gave clear instructions.
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Ed_c
May 20, 2026
Very good general... - Very good general overview of the history of Chester, from the Romans on. Took us to various sites, and pointed out lots of little things that we otherwise would never had noticed. Excellent communication, and happy to answer questions. Provided good opportunities for photos. A nice leisurely walking tour. Pretty small group as well.
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Innes_m
May 16, 2026
Great tour of Chester - Excellent guided tour with our guide Caroline. Very knowledgeable, full of interesting facts and stories about Chester through the ages. Lots of things we would not have spotted ourselves. Well worth it. Highly recommended
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Laborador
May 16, 2026
A really interesting tour of the centre of Chester - A really interesting walking tour around the centre of Chester on 15th May at 1.00pm. Our excellent guide was very knowledgeable about local history and architecture. He spoke clearly and, if there was a lot of ambient noise, moved further away from the noise before speaking. He was amusing and light hearted without being flippant. All in all, an excellent tour.
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Karenahanes
May 15, 2026
Very good tour with Caroline. - Caroline made the tour very interesting and engaging. She had a big group (probably my more than 12 people) yet managed the tour in an efficient manner. She spoke in a tone that was easy to hear and understand.
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Jvarlow27
May 13, 2026
Excellent - Really good. Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting. She adapted the tour to suit our interests and in response to our questions.
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Jeff_m
May 13, 2026
Nice overview of Chester... - Nice overview of Chester history. Only a short walk in distance, but we saw several things we never would have found on our own.
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Corfuyannis
May 8, 2026
Excellent tour - Excellent tour, Caroline knows her stuff! Highly recommended.
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Katyl99
May 2, 2026
Great experience. - We learnt so much from Caroline on this tour of Chester. Great value, we’d definitely recommend.
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Trek49921720231
Apr 24, 2026
Well worth the time - Very informative and interesting. The guide was excellent
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).