The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk

Reviews

4.95

78 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enjoyable and informative
Traveler592831,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Caroline’s knowledge of Chester’s history was evident as was her interest in and enthusiasm for the City and its past. It made for a fascinating and enjoyable walk.
Informative walking tour
kevinpU3269BX,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I attended the Heart of Chester guided walk with Caroline. The walking tour was conducted at an appropriate pace and the size of the group was just right. Caroline was very informative explaining both the history and important sites of the city. I would thoroughly recommend this walking tour. Thank you Caroline
Enjoyable trip
C6930VUiang,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guide Phil Bailey was extremely knowledgeable and had access to places you wouldn't normally see, well worth doing.
Excellent guide and tour of Chester
rhonas808,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I attended the Heart of Chester guided walk with Caroline. The whole tour was excellent and Caroline explained and added context to the history of Chester throughout the ages and showed us both significant but also lesser known sights. Fabulous thank you Caroline 😊
Knowledgeable guide on an enjoyable walk
Kevinsadler1965,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really interesting walk with a guide who really knew her stuff . Lots of historical facts …there was so much packed in we overran a bit
A very interesting and informative city walk
Mark M,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Went 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
5.00
Caroline 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
5.00
Spent 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.