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
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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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Roman Chester Trail
In common with many other places in Britain with the words chester, cester or caster in their name, the city we now call Chester was once home to a Roman castrum or military fort.
Medieval Tours
This exciting and unique tour will focus on medieval Chester in the year of 1403. England is under the rule of King Henry IV but the rebellion of Henry ‘Hotspur’ Percy, along with his allies Owain Glyndwr and the Earl of Douglas, threatens his reign.
Dark Chester tour
Dark Chester tour shines a flickering candlelight into Chester's dark -tourism heritage.
Chester Ghost Tours
Chester Ghost Tours have delved into haunted happenings for over 40 years in a city renowned for its action-packed past.
Overleigh Cemetery Guided Walk
A late afternoon walk through Chester's Overleigh Cemetery, an enchanting Victorian graveyard next to the River Dee.
Tudor & Stuart Guided Walk
Join bricklayer Myles Mason on a tour of Chester in the year of our lord, 1603.
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.
Edwardian Lady Walking Tour
Step back in time with Eliza Dutton, Chester’s very own Edwardian Lady, and uncover stories of the city during one of the most fascinating periods of modern history.
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Post Date: 16th May 2025
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