The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk

Chester, GB
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Highlights

  • Experience romantic Chester and hear stories
  • Beautifully preserved old buildings
  • Don't miss those headline sights
  • Create your own memories
  • Discover the heart of this ancient city

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the Visitor Information Centre on the Town Hall Square. All tours will meet here unless private tours have agreed a different meeting point.

Meeting point

Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Tours will end in the heart of the city centre.

Meeting point

2 Bridge St, Chester CH1 1NP , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 10 minutes
2

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.

Duration 10 minutes
3

Watergate Street

From the lives of everyday folk and their medieval houses, to the homes of the landed gentry with townhouses and mansions to impress.

Duration 10 minutes
4

Chester

Throughout the four main streets that lead to The Cross -Experience Chester as a medieval city, a major trading hub, a fortress for a legion and a base for armies.

Duration 10 minutes
5

Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

Chesters iconic Eastgate clock and surroundings - Stand on the walls of the city; originally for defence, they kept enemies at bay and later became a grand promenade.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Chester Rows

Famous for its unique Rows, incredible architecture and its historic streets. Visitors from all over the world come here to admire its ancient beauty. Chester is also a city of stories, some of adversity, some of adventure and some of love. A modern thriving and bustling city with fabulous shops, bars and restaurants in fascinating historic buildings.

Duration 10 minutes
7

The Chester Cross

Medieval markets, cock and bull stories, a Roman headquarters and buskers delight.

Duration 10 minutes
8

Eastgate Street

Eastgate Street and Bridge Street - Chester is a 'City of Love'. Discover the heart of this ancient and romantic city.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Private tours can be arranged (with accessibility for wheelchair if required).
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    There are steps to climb on the tour.
Provided by Chester Tourist Guide

What our experts say

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    Try the local dish at The Chester Grill.
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    Visit Chester Cathedral after the tour.
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    Check out the Rows for unique gifts.
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    Bring comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Enjoy a coffee at The Watergate Inn.

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