Top 15 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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5.Half-Hour City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 231 reviews · from $13

Join ChesterBoat at The Groves for a 30-minute River Dee cruise. You will pass Queen’s Park Suspension Bridge, rowing clubs, riverside homes, and Chester Weir while an English audio guide covers Roman, medieval, and industrial history. The onboard bar serves hot and cold drinks, and two of the three boats are wheelchair accessible.

“A beautiful morning trip to experience the river Dee”

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6.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Chester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Captain Bess sends your group maps, cryptic clues, hints, and Chester stories by phone. Start in Town Hall Square and follow a flexible route to the cathedral, Roman sites, city walls, River Dee, Storyhouse, and Chester Rows. Plan on about two hours, but stop for lunch, shops, or a pub and finish later if you wish.

“Loved this. The clues were challenging but manageable. We had a good wander around. Chester and saw things were probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise. You have the flexibility to take your time & we stopped several times and ended up finishing on a second day. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely look to do another one in a different city.”

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7.Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Spend 90 minutes exploring Chester with a costumed guide such as Thomas, Richard, Carl, or Edward. You’ll walk the city walls, hear how the Rows worked, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, and finish beside the River Dee with stories of Cheshire archers, medieval trade, and the Battle of Shrewsbury.

“Really interesting walk and talk. Richard was very personable, his passion for the subject came across well. He had a great knowledge of the history of the subject. I would recommend this tour of Chester.”

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8.Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Join Steph for a small-group food tour through Chester’s Rows, Roman gardens, cathedral grounds, walls, pubs, cafés, and independent venues. You’ll sample up to nine food and drink stops, including Cheshire produce, British dishes, global flavors, local alcoholic drinks, and non-alcoholic options. The tour starts at 12:30 pm and ends near Watergate Street.

“My tour became upgraded to a private one since I was the only traveler on it today. Steph is an incredible guide, knows the city of Chester, and knows where the best food is as well. I had a personal four-hour tour seeing both the Roman and Anglo-Saxon aspects of the city, as well as tastings of South Indian, pub nibbles, hard cider, wine, Spanish food, as well as French Pastry—really too much food and drink to manage on one tour. The best part though was Steph herself, one of the friendliest and most personable tour guides I have ever known. I also met the owners and staff of many…”

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9.City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13

See Chester from an open-top double-decker bus on a 60-minute route with 13 stops, English commentary, and flexible hop-on hop-off travel. Pass the River Dee, Roman Amphitheatre, Chester Castle, racecourse, and city museums. A 24-hour pass is included, with 48-hour options also offered, depending on the booking selected.

“Awesome tour/ good price/ saw parts of Chester we missed on our walking tour…. The 24 hour hop on/off part was great… used it 2 different days..”

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10.North Wales Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours seeing North Wales from Chester with BusyBus. You’ll visit Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, with lively commentary from guides such as Shelly, Lee, Frank and Jerry. The tour uses scenic back roads, includes short walks, and returns to Chester Station.

“Lovely experience that highlighted some of North Wales beautiful scenery and gorgeous towns. Our guide Shelly was informative, entertaining and provided us with a great overview and introduction to this beautiful part of the world. Highly recommend.”

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11.Full-Day Guided North Wales Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Travel from Chester by air-conditioned minibus or coach with an English-speaking guide such as Lee, Frank, Joe, or Shelley. See Llandudno, Conwy Castle, Eryri National Park, Betws-y-Coed, Swallow Falls, and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in eight hours. Bring lunch, wear good shoes, and expect a full but rewarding day.

“the tour through North Wales was absolutely brilliant. I really enjoyed it and our driver / tour guide Frank was fantastic. highly recommended”

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12.The Heart of Chester Walking Tour – Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Join a professional Green Badge Guide, often Caroline or Phil, for a 90-minute walk through Chester’s historic centre. You’ll see the cathedral, Roman remains, medieval Rows, Eastgate Clock, city walls, and Chester Cross while learning how the city changed from Roman fortress to modern shopping and dining centre. The tour is in English, with groups capped at 15.

“It’s good. Lots of historic info from the Romans onwards. Respect for the city of Chester and its heritage.”

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13.The Heart of Chester Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $16

Join Green Badge guides Phil or Caroline for a 90-minute walk through central Chester. Starting at the Visitor Information Centre, you will see the Cathedral, Chester Rows, Roman-era street plan, medieval lanes, mansions, city walls and Eastgate Clock. Expect stories, local tips and a few stairs, but no admission inside historic buildings.

“Caroline was very informative. We really enjoyed the tour.”

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14.North Wales and Caernarfon Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 10 hours · from $78

Travel from Chester in a 16-seat Mercedes minibus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Conwy, Caernarfon Castle, Eryri National Park, and Betws-y-Coed, with free time, photo stops, and a lunch break. Guides such as Scott, Jean, Tom, Mike, and Andy have led this route, which suits first-time visitors with one day for North Wales.

“There was some confusion as to the meeting place but it was swiftly fixed and our tour guide could not have been better.”

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15.Lake District Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 10 hours · from $79

Travel from Chester by air-conditioned minibus or coach, with live English commentary from guides such as Shelly, Lee, and Frank. Cruise partway across Windermere at your own cost, walk beside Blea Tarn, explore Ambleside, and sample Grasmere gingerbread. The day includes scenic stops, free time, and hotel-style transport without the hassle of driving.

“We had a lovely day out. Shelly was very informative and the places we visited were stunning. We had time in each village to wonder around and get the feel of the lake district as well. Well recommended.”

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