Top 4 Tours in Chester

1.Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,232 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Our pick

Walk through Chester with a Roman soldier-guide such as Marcus, Julius, Gaius, or Hippolyta. In 90 minutes, you’ll see the amphitheater, fortress walls, Roman Gardens, hypocaust remains, and a surprise basement display. Expect stories about legionary life, military ranks, pay, hygiene, and archaeology, with time for questions.

“Lovely walk through Chester City with our Roman Soldier. He had great information and was happy to answer additional questions. He was very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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2.Chester Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 967 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend a full day exploring Chester Zoo in Cheshire, home to more than 30,000 animals, 520 species, the UK’s largest tropical biodome, award-winning gardens, and five play areas. Follow the app or map through Heart of Africa, Madagascar, and Islands, then rest on the Lazy River Boat. Entry, parking, and daily ranger talks are included.

“Very good but I would say you need two days to get round it all.”

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3.Admission Ticket to Sick To Death in Chester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11Best value

Sick To Death is a self-guided, one-hour exhibition on Chester’s historic Rows. Expect bad smells, medical oddities, plague stories, autopsy quizzes, science displays, and hands-on activities for younger visitors. It is open Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and costs $11.05 per person.

“Good museum to visit in chester. Learnt some interesting things about victorian diseases and early medicine.”

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4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $13

See Chester from an open-top bus with a 60-minute route, 13 stops, English audio commentary, and a live driver-guide. Hop off at the River Dee, cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre, Chester Castle, or shopping streets. The pass is valid for one day, with buses running every 30 to 60 minutes.

“Good tour. Pre recorded commentary. Very helpful driver. Easy to find stops.”

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