Chester Heart of History Walking Tour

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.

Meeting Point

Chester Visitor Information Centre

Town Hall, Northgate St, Chester CH1 2HJ, UK

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.

What's included:

• This is a guided walking tour by a professional Green Badge Guide.

Not included:

• This is a walking tour and does not include admission to the historic buildings.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Northgate Street

Northgate Street, Chester

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

Chester Cathedral

St Werburgh St, , Chester, CH1 2DY

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

Watergate Street

Watergate Street, Chester, CH1 2LE

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

10 minutes

Chester

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.

10 minutes

Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

41 - 45 Eastgate St, Grosvenor Precinct, Chester, CH1 1LE

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.

10 minutes

Chester Rows

Chester, CH1 1NG

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.

10 minutes

The Chester Cross

Watergate Street, Chester

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

10 minutes

Eastgate Street

Eastgate Street, Chester

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

10 minutes