Chester: The Heart of Chester Walking Tour
North West England, Manchester
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.
Highlights
- Discover the city's history and modern culture as you sightsee
- Learn about the city's storied past as you navigate its historic streets
- See Chester Cathedral, the Chester Rows, the Eastgate Clock and much more
- Enjoy lots of photo opportunities of key sites
Description
Discover the sightseeing highlights of Chester on this 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.
Learn about the lives of everyday folk in their medieval houses and the homes of the landed gentry, including townhouses and mansions built to impress. Stand on the city walls, which were originally built for defence to keep 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.
Includes
Professional Green Badge Guide
Small-group walking tour
Excludes
Admission to historic buildings
Important Information
- This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes The tour does not include admission to the historic buildings, but you will see them from the outside The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Please note the itinerary is a guide and subject to change
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
