Top 4 Tours in Chester

1.Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,232 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Our pick

Spend 90 minutes walking Roman Chester with guides such as Julius, Marcus, Gaius, or Faustus in Roman dress. See the amphitheater, surviving fortress walls, Roman Gardens, hypocaust stones, mosaics, and an unexpected basement display. Expect lively storytelling, questions, and a small group of up to 15.

“We went on two tours with Julius today, one being this Roman tour. We got to learn about so many fascinating stories that you wouldn’t know from just simply walking around Chester, with our guide being engaging all throughout. Couldn’t recommend enough!”

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2.Admission Ticket to Sick To Death in Chester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11Best value

At Sick to Death in Chester, you follow a self-guided route through the gruesome story of medicine. Expect plague history, disease facts, autopsy quizzes, bad smells, interactive displays, magic-shop curiosities, and plenty to read. The visit takes about an hour and suits families with older children who enjoy science with a spooky edge.

“Good museum to visit in chester. Learnt some interesting things about victorian diseases and early medicine.”

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3.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Chester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Captain Bess sends your group maps and cryptic clues by phone around Chester. Follow a route from Town Hall Square to the cathedral, Roman sites, River Dee, Storyhouse, and Chester Rows. Take about two hours, pause for lunch, or finish over several days. Hints help when a clue proves stubborn.

“Loved this. The clues were challenging but manageable. We had a good wander around. Chester and saw things were probably wouldn’t have seen otherwise. You have the flexibility to take your time & we stopped several times and ended up finishing on a second day. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely look to do another one in a different city.”

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4.Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Walk through medieval Chester for about 90 minutes with a costumed guide such as Thomas, Richard, Carl, or Edward. See the city walls, Chester Rows, Roman Amphitheatre, and River Dee while hearing about Cheshire longbowmen, the Hotspur rebellion, trade, war, and daily life. Groups are capped at 15, and the tour ends near Handbridge.

“Really interesting walk and talk. Richard was very personable, his passion for the subject came across well. He had a great knowledge of the history of the subject. I would recommend this tour of Chester.”

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