• Chester.com

  • Your online source for the very best of Chester


  • 39°F, 4°C

  • Find a business with our Business Directory

  • Home
  • Features
    • Valentines Day
    • Marco Pierre White
    • Rhino Maniacs
    • Food Festival
    • Ch1c
    • Bridal
    • Oddfellows
    • Save the Odeon
  • What's On
  • Visit Chester
    • About Chester
    • Travelling to Chester
    • Hotels, etc.
    • Sightseeing & Tours
    • Parks & Gardens
  • Going Out
    • Cinema & Theatre
    • Restaurants
    • Bars, Pubs, Clubs
    • Light Bites
    • Takeaways
    • Chester Festivals
    • Days Out
    • Horseracing
    • Parks & Gardens
  • My Chester
    • Valentines Day
    • Business Directory
    • Community Links
    • Health & Beauty
    • Getting Married
    • Social Scene
    • Jobs
    • Property
    • Chester Forum
  • Shopping in Chester
  • News & Sport
    • Local News
    • National News
    • Sports News
    • Golf
    • Football
    • Basketball
    • Weather
  • Students
  • Sightseeing & Tours

    • Walking Tours
    • Bus Tours
    • Boat Tours

    Walking Tours

    • Chester Rows: The Inside Story

      Unravel the mysterious past of Chester's two tiered shopping galleries this 2 hour tour takes you to parts of the city rich in hush-hush history and a tea shop where high tea is definitely on the menu.

      It's the Inside Story of the 700 year old rows from top to bottom and its full of surprises.

      Departs every Wednesday and Friday at 2pm from the Chester Town Hall Tourist Information Centre, May to October.

      Price: Adults £5.00, Concessions £4.00. Tickets available from Town Hall Tourist Information Centre and Chester Visitor Centre.

      Telephone: 01244 402445

      E-mail:tours@chester.gov.uk

       

    • Ghosthunter Trail

      Take night-time journey around the eerie haunts of Chester's mysterious and murky past.

      Hear spine-chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night. Revisit scenes of phantom phenomena, spine-chilling happenings and macabre, sinister and supernatural events with a ghosthunter guide. Tour departs from the Town Hall Tourist Information Centre on Northgate Street.
      Tickets available in advance from the information centre in person or by calling 01244 402385.
      If still available can be bought on the evening from the Shropshire Arms Pub, Northgate Street (£5.00 all tickets) but if possible should be bought in advance to avoid disappointment.
      ADULTS £5.00, CONC. £4.00, FAMILY £13.00

      Group Tours available all year round - call 01244 402445 for further details

      Ghost Hunter Trail

      from Tourist Information Centre
      Chester
      Cheshire
      CH1 2HJ
      Tel: 01244 402385

      Web site

    • Roman Tours

      You will be guided around Chester by some of the last remaining full time professional Romans in Britain and they are available throughout the year, enduring the British climate with authentic clothing and equipment. Their tours are informative and a lot of fun as you cover the walls, the amphitheatre and the roman gardens. They pride themselves on their historical accuracy and strive to make the presentations relevant, educational and fun for all age groups.

      Recent winners of the Cheshire Tourism awards this is a highly recommended tour of our great city.

      Tel: 0870 2427337 (National rate)
      Mobile: 07885 403485

      email: info@romantoursuk.com

      www.romantoursuk.com

    • Secret Chester Tour

      Explore some of Chester's most ancient and fascinating buildings including the towers on the City Walls, not usually open to the general public. A two hour walking tour, literally unlocking the secret treasures of Chester's past. Note steep steps which may be unsuitable for some.
      NB tour may be affected by poor weather and can be cancelled at the guide's discretion. Places are limited and pre booking is recommended

      Secret Chester TourTourist Information Centre
      Northgate Street
      Chester
      CH1 2HJ
      Tel: 01244 351609

    • Walk Talk Tours

      Download and Discover the Hidden Secrets and History of Chester with Walk Talk Tours….

      Walk Talk Tours offer a unique Chester city guide for you to download onto an iPod, MP3 player or MP3-enabled mobile phone.

      Take to the streets and let Walk Talk Tours guide you to top tourist attractions, stopping off at historical landmarks and places of interest along the way.  Its lively commentary will inform, interest and sometimes amuse you before guiding you to your next destination.

      Each tour takes a little over two enjoyable hours to complete…but with Walk Talk Tours you can go at your own pace and in your own time, taking a break as you wish.  Your Walk Talk Tour comes with an easy to follow map so you can plan your route.

      The Chester Revealed tour includes:
      •    Chester Cathedral
      •    A Walk on the Walls
      •    The Bear & Billet - birthplace of John Lennon’s Grandmother
      •    Eastgate Clock & The Cross
      •    Roman Gardens & Amphitheatre
      •    River Dee & Bridges
      •    An Exclusive Welcome From David Mitchell, Chester’s Award-Winning Town Crier.

      Tours are priced at £5.00 directly downloadable from www.walktalktour.com
      discounts for groups and multiple purchases.

      Use this promotional code to get 10% off your tour!

      Promotional code AB123
      (Valid to 30.05.2010)

      The tours are also available to hire on pre-loaded MP3 players from the Tourist Information Centre.

      Walk Talk Tours are also available for London, Edinburgh, Manchester and York.

      Web site

    Bus Tours

    • Chester Heritage Tours

      Tour the fantastic city of Chester on our open top vintage bus and experiance the cities Archaeological and architectural heritage. Tours depart from the coach stop, outside the Chester Visitor Centre, from Monday to Saturday, and from the Cathedral on Sunday. The vehicle has a total passenger capacity of 33(17 upstairs and 16 downstairs). The downstairs section has been transformed into a 1st class compartment to offer an     alternative experience of Chester. The standard tour takes approximatly 30 minutes where the expert guides and ready-made, ever-moving scenery will theatrically take passengers back in time.

      Web site

    • City Sightseeing

      City Sightseeing

      No city in Britain is richer in terms of archaeological and architectural treasures than Chester, the Walled City on the River Dee. The City Sightseeing Chester Tour will introduce you to the City Walls, the Cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre and much, much more. Discover how Chester has survived and prospered through the ebb and flow of history as you are transported around the city.

      Just as Chester's history has been linked with the River Dee, so it is with the Chester Tour.
      The bus crosses the Dee by both the Grosvenor and Old Dee Bridges and at The Groves provides a convenient connection with the river cruises operated by Bithell's Boats - take advantage of a combined Bus & River Cruise Ticket.
      For Combined Bus and Boat Tour Fares
      The tour operates on a "hop-on, hop-off" basis and your ticket is valid for 24 hours allowing you to stop off and visit any of the attractions on route. We look forward to seeing you.

      Book your tickets now click here

      Tel: 01244 381461

      Web site

    Boat Tours

    • Chester Boats

      Cruise the Beautiful River Dee

      From the moment you and your guests are welcomed aboard by our friendly staff to the moment you leave we guarantee a smoothly organised event to remember. Cruises are available all year round from half hour daily cruises to special evening functions.
      For an alternative to the traditional group function, ChesterBoat offers a refreshing change with a nautical flavour. Whether you are organising a large corporate hospitality event, a small family celebration or even a romantic Wedding reception afloat, we cater to your specific requirements.

      City Cruise Round Trip 30 Minutes
      Adults £6.00 Concession/Students £5.50 Children £2.50

      Ironbridge Cruise Round Trip 2 hours
      Adults £12.00 Concession/Students £10.00 Children £6.00

      Chester Boat, Souters Lane, The Groves, Chester, CH1 1SD
      Telephone 01244 325394, Fax 01244 325396

      Web site

    • Roman High Tea Cruises

      Reaching Roman parts of Chester that other transport does not have the privilege to reach.

      Relax and enjoy the historic views as we guide you through the history of the Shropshire Union canal.
      During your 1 hour cruise we will serve tea/coffee, a selection of sandwiches and cakes.
      Cruises will commence 4pm daily, you will be required to be at the The Mill hotel, for 3.45pm ready for 4.00pm boarding. Pre booking is essential, as a minimum of 20 guest booked is required for the cruiser to sail.
       
      £10.00pp
      A Short tour of Chester's History through the ages starting as far back as AD 86 when the Roman XX Legion: Valeria Victrix (Brave & Victorious) began building the stone walls around the fortress of Deva. The largest Roman Fortress in Great Britain. Right through the Medieval and Civil War eras up to the modern and industrial history of the canal
      and surrounding area

      This unique journey passes King Charles Tower, under the Bridge of Sighs, through to the Northgate Lock. At this point you will have the opportunity to alight for 10 minutes and enjoy the views of the staircase of 3 locks. Our Captain will explain how the locks work and also give a brief history of the Boatie life style.
      Discover how the Bridge of Sighs got its name
      See the historic tower where King Charles viewed the battle of Rowton moor
      Learn how staircase locks work
      See the wear and tear the horse drawn barges left around the canal
      Discover where and how the children of the canals were educated.
      Find out how lead shots were manufactured in the Shot Tower.

      Meet a Roman Soldier and ask him questions about Roman history and lifestyle.

      Web site

  • Also on Chester.com

  • Featured on Chester.com

    • Chester Food & Drink Festival

      3rd -5th April 2010

      Buy tickets now

    • What’s on Chester

      If you are holding or running an event and would like it listed

      please email us events@chester.com

    • New to Chester

      Find out what’s new to Chester.

      Chester.com keeping you updated

      On your city.

    • Ch1c

      your one stop location for looking good, feeling good and general fabulousness!