Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience a private walking tour of the great Roman city of Chester. Your guide will give you a fantastic insight into it's multi-layered history stretching from its Roman origins, through historical events such as the English Civil War to today's bustling city. Highlights include the unique shopping arcade called The Rows, historical streets and 16th century cathedral as well as the beautiful riverside along the Dee.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Chester Rows
half-timbered galleries (continuous) of covered walkways (shopping areas) dating from medieval era
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
Victorian clock & iconic gatehouse in Chester / photo opportunity
Options
Hello Chester! Private Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Professional tourist guide
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best walking tour I've done so far
alexhX830FY,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best walking tour I've done so far in Britain. Sarah was my guide and she really made exploring Chester special. Very good historical, architectural and political understanding of Chester. Sarah also was super engaging and really made the tour interactive and unforgettable!
Great walking tour
keithdm2018,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with guide Gail Hargreaves. Highly recommended.
Fantastic introduction to Chester
G6157MEamandam,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a tour of Chester with Mark. It was very interesting and we learnt so much about the history of the city. Mark was great and made the tour very enjoyable.
Chester tour
Jacqueline H,Nov 26, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous guide who was very friendly and so knowledgeable. We all really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend.
Excellent Private Tour of Chester.
Gerald H,May 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent two hour private tour with a focus on the rich history of Chester. Broad and deep discussion from the Roman influence to-date.
Walking tour of Chester
sharyanne,Jan 3, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We paid £8 per person for a guide to take us around Chester it started at the town hall and we visited the Rows the Eastgate clock the ruined pillars built on the bedrock, the vaulted cellar now in one of the local hostleries was awesome We also did the walls. Plus a couple of other points. The guide was lovely and very knowledgeable, well worth it. 90 mins but we did over run!
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Operated by Newcastle Tour Company