Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

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1 hour 30 minutes

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Fascinating walking tours of Roman Chester with an authentic Roman Soldier as your guide...

transported back nearly 2000 years, to visit the city of Chester when it was the largest Roman fortress in Britain; For people who like something fresh, interesting, factual and fun. Touring Chester with an authentic Roman Soldier guiding you on a light-hearted journey through Chester's Roman Heritage. Armed with the latest archaeological evidence, we provide a unique insight into life in Roman Britain. Astounding sights ranging from the amphitheater to remains hidden in the basements of high street shops.

An award winning tour which consistently receives four and 5 star reviews on trip advisor. A unique quality experience of the lives of those that built Britain biggest Roman fort and amphitheater.

We have been providing tours of Chester since 1997 and are passionate about creating a unique experience for all, not to be missed!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Chester Roman Amphitheatre

Britain's biggest amphitheater to explore the lives of those that fought and died here. Based on archaeological evidence and remains.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Chester City Walls

Built on the foundations of the walls of Britains biggest roman fortress. Some sections of orignal Roman walls still exist to over 5 meters in height

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Authentic Roman Soldier guide

Options

Public tour

Reviews

4.91

1,225 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1137

Fun and informative Roman tour
autiotalo,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Enjoyed a very interesting and informative tour of Roman Chester this afternoon with Optio Marcus. He was engaging, funny, and full of enthusiasm, guiding the group around the extant remains of the ancient fortress. It was a real treat to see the Principia columns under the cafe! Marcus also told us about his custom-made legionary kit, and we were able to handle reproduction and real artefacts. A great tour, well worth your time - I have a PhD in ancient history and was thoroughly entertained - and even learned something new!
Informative and fun tour with Optio Marcus
Sian W,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyed a very interesting and informative tour of Roman Chester this afternoon with Optio Marcus. He was engaging, funny, and full of enthusiasm, guiding the group around the extant remains of the ancient fortress. It was a real treat to see the Principia columns under the cafe! Marcus also told us about his custom-made legionary kit, and we were able to handle reproduction and real artefacts. A great tour, well worth your time - I have a PhD in ancient history and was thoroughly entertained - and even learned something new!
Highly recommended - A superb insight!
GoPlaces315754,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Marcus (real name Kieran) gave us a superb insight into the 400yrs occupation of Chester by the Romans. His enthusiasm, insight and knowledge combined with his open and friendly approach enabled us to learn so much about the history of Chester. Being dressed in a replica Roman outfit surprisingly helped us all imagine the Roman occupation. Highly recommended - we learned so much from our tour guide, despite having previously visited Chester numerous times before.
Amazing tour back to Roman times.
Marcin P,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour with an amazing guide dressed as a Roman soldier. My guide was very friendly and passionate about Roman (and Welsh:-) history . Thank you for this memorable tour.
The best Roman chester tour with Marcus
chloesP5614PV,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My partner book this for me as I am a huge lover of the Romans. Marcus was absolutely fantastic! He gave us so much information and his passion and love of the Romans was clear. We learnt so much and can't believe how much we had simply walked past in our previous trips and just didn't take the time to acknowledge and appreciate. He had told us about the museum that we could visit for free and when the tour ended said he would walk us to the museum on his way back. Nothing was too big an ask people stopping him for photos and each time he checked it was okay with my partner and I as obviously it was our tour to which we didn't have an issue. We both really enjoyed the tour and would highly recomend!
A great experience!
BregaJo-1,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My daughter and I had a brilliant tour with Marcus on 13/12/25. He was so knowledgeable and made the walk fun too. Lovely to see some hidden parts of Chester. Highly recommended!
Great experience - book a tour !
Climber12703326596,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks to Optio Marcus for a fantastic and highly informative walking tour around Roman Chester. Probably one of my favourite walking tours in the UK. So much to see and learn, with some very interesting surprises along the walk ! Highly recommended. Book a tour !
Quirky fun tour
Cassie S,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was great - very interesting and quirky and great at answering questions. She was very accommodating to our baby as well. Thanks, we had a good time.
Marcus was excellent. Fantastic tour.
Michael B,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Fun and interesting way to learn about the history of Romans in Chester. Our guide was Marcus and his knowledge was brilliant.
ONE OF THE BEST WALKING TOURS WE'VE BEEN ON
Debandez,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband's birthday present and it put a massive smile on his face, and mine seeing him so happy. He loves history. We always do a walking tour when possible wherever we go. A great way of finding out about the area from local experts. Been to Chester lots of times and for some reason haven't done one to date... until now. This one was a very special as we had our very own Roman soldier guiding us. He definitely draws the attention of the crowds. Markus (aka Kieran). He was awesome, he knows his stuff and shares it in a wonderful way. 2 hours went very quickly. We learned so much and got a real good feel as to how the Romans lived. Thank God we no longer live in those times is all I will add. Highly recommended.