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Things to do in Chester

The best bookable tours and activities in Chester, plus in-depth guides from Chester Trip.

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Chester: The Heart of Chester Walking Tour

Chester: The Heart of Chester Walking Tour

⏱ 1.5 hours
Chester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

Chester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

⏱ 2.5-3.5 hours
Chester: Deva Roman Experience

Chester: Deva Roman Experience

 Chester: Half-Hour City Cruise on the River Dee

Chester: Half-Hour City Cruise on the River Dee

⏱ 30 minutes
Chester: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Chester: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

⏱ 24-48 hours From £13

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Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman SoldierViator

Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

2h · Free cancellation★ 4.9 (1294)
From£12Check availability →
Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & SightseeingViator

Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

Half day · Free cancellation★ 5.0 (205)
From£86Check availability →
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Chester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden GemsViator

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

2h · Private · Free cancellation★ 4.9 (169)
From£15Check availability →
Medieval Walking Tour of ChesterViator

Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

2h · Free cancellation★ 4.9 (162)
From£12Check availability →
CHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip TourViator

CHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Full day · Free cancellation★ 4.7 (150)
From£59Check availability →
The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided WalkViator

The Heart of Chester Walking Tour - Guided Walk

2h · Free cancellation★ 4.9 (112)
From£15Check availability →

Read our in-depth guides

Chester Cathedral — visiting the former abbey of St Werburgh — Chester Cathedral, a former Benedictine abbey turned Anglican cathedral, has clo

Chester Cathedral — visiting the former abbey of St Werburgh

Chester Cathedral, a former Benedictine abbey turned Anglican cathedral, has cloisters, medieval choir stalls and a rooftop tour. Full visiting guide.
Chester Christmas market — When Chester's Christmas market runs at the Cathedral, what's actually there, ho

Chester Christmas market

When Chester's Christmas market runs at the Cathedral, what's actually there, how to avoid the worst crowds, and where to park in the evening.
Chester city walls walk — the complete 2-mile circuit — How to walk Chester's 2-mile Roman and medieval city walls — route, gates, viewp

Chester city walls walk — the complete 2-mile circuit

How to walk Chester's 2-mile Roman and medieval city walls — route, gates, viewpoints, timing and how it links to the Rows and the cathedral.
Chester history guide — from Roman fortress to modern city — A chronological guide to Chester's history — Roman Deva Victrix, medieval Rows,

Chester history guide — from Roman fortress to modern city

A chronological guide to Chester's history — Roman Deva Victrix, medieval Rows, Civil War siege and Georgian rebuilding — with where to see each era today.
Chester in summer — What summer actually looks like in Chester, from Roodee race meetings and river

Chester in summer

What summer actually looks like in Chester, from Roodee race meetings and river cruises to crowd patterns, weather realities and what to book ahead.
Chester in winter — What to expect visiting Chester in winter, from Christmas market crowds and shor

Chester in winter

What to expect visiting Chester in winter, from Christmas market crowds and shorter days to which North Wales attractions close for the season.
Chester Races — What to expect at Chester Races on the Roodee, including the May Festival, dress

Chester Races

What to expect at Chester Races on the Roodee, including the May Festival, dress codes, parking realities and how race days change the city.
Chester Roman amphitheatre — Britain's largest, half-buried arena — Chester's Roman amphitheatre is Britain's largest known example — free to visit,

Chester Roman amphitheatre — Britain's largest, half-buried arena

Chester's Roman amphitheatre is Britain's largest known example — free to visit, half-excavated, and a short walk from the cathedral. Full visiting guide.
Chester trains and day trips — Real train times from Chester station to Liverpool, Manchester, Llandudno, Conwy

Chester trains and day trips

Real train times from Chester station to Liverpool, Manchester, Llandudno, Conwy and Snowdonia's edge, with honest advice on which routes are worth it.
Chester vs Liverpool as a base — Whether to base your trip in Chester or Liverpool, comparing cost, day-trip rang

Chester vs Liverpool as a base

Whether to base your trip in Chester or Liverpool, comparing cost, day-trip range, nightlife, football and Beatles access, and the honest trade-offs of
Chester vs York — An honest comparison of Chester and York for a UK city break, covering walls, da

Chester vs York

An honest comparison of Chester and York for a UK city break, covering walls, day trips, cost, crowds and which suits which kind of traveller.
Chester with kids — a family-friendly guide to the city — How to plan a family visit to Chester — the Roman walls, River Dee cruises, the

Chester with kids — a family-friendly guide to the city

How to plan a family visit to Chester — the Roman walls, River Dee cruises, the Rows, day trips to Chester Zoo, and tips for visiting with kids.
Chester Zoo guide — tickets, highlights and planning your visit — Plan a visit to Chester Zoo, the UK's largest zoo — ticket prices, must-see encl

Chester Zoo guide — tickets, highlights and planning your visit

Plan a visit to Chester Zoo, the UK's largest zoo — ticket prices, must-see enclosures, getting there, and tips for a full day out.
Getting around Chester — How to get around Chester on foot, by bus, taxi or bike, plus where the Rows, th

Getting around Chester

How to get around Chester on foot, by bus, taxi or bike, plus where the Rows, the walls and the station fit into a walkable city centre.
Grosvenor Museum, Chester — the finest Roman tombstone collection in Britain — Chester's Grosvenor Museum holds Britain's largest collection of Roman military

Grosvenor Museum, Chester — the finest Roman tombstone collection in Britain

Chester's Grosvenor Museum holds Britain's largest collection of Roman military tombstones, free to visit, a short walk from the city walls and cathedral.
Park and Ride in Chester — How Chester's three Park and Ride sites work, which one to choose depending on y

Park and Ride in Chester

How Chester's three Park and Ride sites work, which one to choose depending on your direction of approach, and when it beats city-centre parking.
Parking in Chester — An honest guide to parking in Chester, including which central car parks are ove

Parking in Chester

An honest guide to parking in Chester, including which central car parks are overpriced, which are good value, and when to use Park & Ride instead.
Rainy day activities near Chester — the best indoor options — The best indoor activities near Chester for a rainy day — museums, Blue Planet A

Rainy day activities near Chester — the best indoor options

The best indoor activities near Chester for a rainy day — museums, Blue Planet Aquarium, Manchester and Liverpool indoor attractions, and planning tips.
Deva Victrix — the Roman fortress that founded Chester — Deva Victrix was one of only three permanent Roman legionary fortresses in Brita

Deva Victrix — the Roman fortress that founded Chester

Deva Victrix was one of only three permanent Roman legionary fortresses in Britain. How its remains shaped modern Chester, and where to see them today.
The Rows, Chester — Britain's unique two-tier medieval galleries — The Rows are Chester's unique two-level covered shopping galleries lining four m

The Rows, Chester — Britain's unique two-tier medieval galleries

The Rows are Chester's unique two-level covered shopping galleries lining four medieval streets. History, layout, best shops and how to see them properly.