See & Do
Tours & Sightseeing
Tours, Trails & Hidden Gems
The history of Chester (Deva Victrix) dates all the way back to AD79 when the Romans established a fortress site for the 20th legion (Valeria Victrix) which was charge with suppressing the army led by the warrior queen Boadicea.
From then to the modern day, Chester has continually evolved and adapted to become one of the richest cities in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures.
There’s a great selection of tours available and with the planning done for you it’s the more relaxing way to enjoy the sights and sounds of Chester. If you would like more help with booking your tour, take a trip to our Visitor Information Centre located at the Town Hall.
Get up close and discover the inner secrets and history of Chester, covering nearly 2000 years on a tour of the city, on foot, with a real-life 'Roman', on a sightseeing bus or by boat!
Enjoy not only the history of the city but listen out for many intriguing anecdotes which have all played their part in making Chester what it is today. You'll be amazed at how much history there is to explore.
A river cruise is a lovely way to while away a few hours appreciating the beauty of the river.
If you plan to visit any of our attractions please check opening times and admission prices with each individual business before you travel, despite us aiming to bring you real time information about the county's offerings things do change frequently.
Self Guided Trails
Experiences
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Chester Giant Wheel
From Saturday 5th April 2025 a 35-metre Observation Wheel will be operating in Chester and will offer incredible views of the local and wider area for you to enjoy.​ The wheel will be located in Grosvenor Park until Sunday 2nd November 2025. ​
£8.00 From price per person
Early Access Bird Photography Tour
Capture the wonder of Chester Zoo through a camera lens.
£70.00 From price per person
Secret Life of the Zoo Tour
Join an exclusive tour of Chester Zoo to see some of the stars of the hit show.
£70.00 From price per person
Elephant House Behind the Scenes Tour
Walk in the footsteps of the Asian elephants on a guided tour of the elephant house at Chester Zoo..
£60.00 From price per person
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Tudor & Stuart Guided Walk
Join bricklayer Myles Mason on a tour of Chester in the year of our lord, 1603.
Go Quest Adventures
Explore the historic city of Chester as your team unlocks a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app.
Treasure Hunt Chester
Turn today into an adventure with Treasure Hunt Chester
Welcome to Chester Trail
Let’s start with Welcome. Welcome to our wonderful city and its colourful (and black & white…) history.
Chester in the Civil War Trail
In the mid-17th century, England was ripped apart by civil war. A series of bloody conflicts pitted King Charles and his Royalist supporters against Parliament for the right to govern the country.
Bridge Street Trail
For any Visitor to Chester who has time constraints, a lovely idea is a stroll down Bridge Street on to Lower Bridge Street and through the Bridgegate to view the River Dee.
Medieval Chester Trail
In this guide, we'll be taking a look at Chester in the Norman and later medieval periods, from around 1070 to 1500. But please excuse us if we don't stick too rigidly to these date
Dark Chester tour
Dark Chester tour shines a flickering candlelight into Chester's dark -tourism heritage.
