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2 Hour Guided Tour of Chester: Discover 2000 Years of History and Beauty

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Cheshire West and Chester

Embark on a 2-hour guided tour of Chester, a city with 2000 years of history and breathtaking beauty. Explore the cathedral, Roman walls, iconic clock, Roman amphitheater, and more. English tours available on Sundays at 10.30 am.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Chester Town Hall - This square is the center of Chester since Roman times, we will discover the Victorian town hall and the vicissitudes it suffered in its construction.
Little Abbey Gateway - We will enter the square of the old abbey and with a leap in time we will discover how the monks lived and how it was saved by becoming an Anglican cathedral.
Chester - The Rows. elevated medieval galleries, unique in the world. One of the reasons why Chester became famous in the Victorian era, with the most elegant and famous shops of the 19th century.
Chester - Roman amphitheater, Roman archaeological remains
Chester - East Gate Clock. The most photographed clock in the UK after Big Ben. Made and installed here to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. A wrought iron beauty.
Chester - Roman Gardens, next to the walls, we will discover how Chester suffered during the Civil War in 1642, and the Roman hypocaust that heated the public baths of the Roman fortress.
Chester - Cathedral, former St Werbourgh Abbey. We will surround the cathedral and we will discover its foundation and origins, the changes that have shaped it in its almost thousand years of history. Without entering, we will discover the history of this unique building.
Chester - Kale yard gate. The importance of a wall in medieval times.

What's Included

Panoramic walking tour experience

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Tours in English are available solely on Sundays, 10.30 am. Embark on a journey through time in a city boasting two millennia of history and full of hidden gems. Recently ranked as the prettiest city globally based on the gold standard, Chester remains an unexplored beauty for many. Our tour offers an insight into this stunning city’s unique features - the cathedral that was once an abbey, the Roman-built walls offering the UK’s most comprehensive circuit, the clock that holds second place for the most snapped in the UK after Big Ben, and the archaeological intriguing site of the Roman amphitheatre. We’ll also explore the Rows - Chester’s unique 12th-century elevated walkways, and the picturesque abbey square, a popular movie filming location. Chester’s charm will captivate you, leaving an indelible memory. Please remember, English tours are strictly scheduled for Sundays at 10.30 am.

Location

Chester Town Hall

Northgate Street

Next to the entrance to the tourist office or Visitors Information Center

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Q1100jyfernandom

Oct 5, 2023

A great visit - Beatriz was a great guide. He showed us every corner of the walled area and we discovered the charm of this beautiful city. Very pleasant and told us many super curious details. Of course we already know how to differentiate well which houses are Real Tudor!!