The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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A Walk Through History
Experience romantic Chester and hear stories of the lives and loves of the people who have lived here over the centuries, in a way that only an experienced guide can tell.
Let Chester cast its spell on you; a glorious, ancient city with a rare elegance in its beautifully preserved old buildings.
From its beginnings as a city of Legions and the cross roads of the British Isles to what is now a lively city with energy in its air, yet also mature and relaxed.
The sense that most of England's history is encapsulated here in its broad, cobbled, picturesque streets and its profusion of Rows.
Take the stress out of the planning and book 'The Heart of Chester Walking Tour', taking in the centre of the city and ensuring that you don’t miss those headline sights, allowing time for photographic opportunities and creating your own memories.
Private tours can be accommodated.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tours can be arranged (with accessibility for wheelchair if required).
There are steps to climb on the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
This is a guided walking tour by a professional Green Badge Guide.
This is a walking tour and does not include admission to the historic buildings.
What To Expect
Northgate Street
The Town Hall square will be the starting point of our adventure. Imagine a scene and a place and tread with me in the location of their stories, a Roman Fortress, a medieval abbey, Chesters gothic style town hall.
Chester Cathedral
Chester Cathedral and surrounding area -A Mercian princess and a talking goose! A Norman Earl, the Wolf with the power to make and break Laws. A survivor of the Dissolution frenzy. A Victorian facelift.
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The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A very interesting and informative city walk
Mark M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Phil, was very knowledgeable on Chester’s history. We had a very interesting walk seeing all the main historical sites. Definitely worth doing.
Great Tourist Guide
938nigele,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Caroline was so helpful , extremely well informed and engaging, she gave a us an in-depth concise history of Chester, together with many local tips and recommendations, it simply could not have been better.
A truly wonderful tour!
davidhR8723LK,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on 10th October. Took my grandson and his American partner. All loved it but perhaps me most despite living here fore for over 50 years. Caroline was a brilliant guide! Fascinating historical facts, amusing anecdotes, brought Chester alive. Strongly recommend to locals as well as visitors.
Excellent walking tour
pilot droberts,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caroline was an excellent guide, she gave an informed and entertaining tour of Chester from Roman times to the present day. It included the outside of the cathedral, the walls and the city’s notable buildings with a fascinating tale at each stop.
Great tour, well worth the money
R7167HIangiel,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent a couple of days in Chester seeing the sights but we booked the walking tour to learn the history. Great walking tour with Phil who was very knowledgeable and we were taken places that we wouldn’t have been able to see any other way. Well worth the money.
It doesn't look pretty. It's rather historic.
Juan B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It's in English and the route isn't worth much, really. I went alone first and saw many wonderful sites and on the guided tour you can not see even 4 of those sites. Incomprehensible. Otherwise. Professional and friendly Rlzguis in your midst
Great tour!
RebeccaLee M,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Heart of Chester walking tour is a great option for those wanting to learn the long history of Chester from Roman to modern times. Phil was a great tour guide, providing us with local knowledge and answering our questions. I highly recommend this tour.
Great history and hidden gems
Wander22700238116,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a shortened trip to Chester - a day rather than the planned weekend. So the walking tour led by Phil was perfect in providing a great insight into Chester's history and its architecture. Additionally we visited places we would never get to on our own - underneath Pret for example! Highly recommended.
Truly fascinating tour of Chester.
835belindat,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Phil was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Chester. He made the tour very interesting and was able to include us all and was able to answer all our questions. Would highly recommend
Not gimmicky - just intelligent and well done
elliotb964,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting and well-presented tour. Not just a barrage of useless facts - our guide brought the history of the place to life with a nicely constructed chronological walking tour. Not gimmicky - just intelligent and well done.
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