Chester: The Heart of Chester Walking Tour

Discover the heart of the ancient city of Chester on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's storied past as you navigate its historic streets with a professional Green Badge Guide.
Discover the sightseeing highlights of Chester on this small-group guided walking tour. A local guide will show you around the heart of the city, which is famous for its historic streets, incredible architecture, and unique Rows.

Meet your guide at the steps of the Visitor Information Centre on the Town Hall Square and begin your adventure. Imagine a scene and a place and tread in the location of their stories, you may hear of Roman soldiers, saxons and vikings, a Mercian princess and a talking goose!

Your guide will tell of a Norman Earl, the Wolf with the power to make and break laws, who built a medieval abbey which is now a cathedral, a survivor of the Dissolution frenzy, and a Victorian facelift.

From the lives of everyday folk and their medieval houses, to the homes of the landed gentry with townhouses and mansions to impress. Stand on the walls of the city, originally for defence, they kept enemies at bay and later became a grand promenade, and see the iconic Eastgate clock.

Chester is also a modern, thriving and bustling city with fabulous shops, bars and restaurants often in fascinating and historic buildings. Let Phil or Caroline guide you through their city – they love history, telling stories and meeting people.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.