Chester Tours: 15 to Book Before You Go

1.North Wales, Snowdonia, and Chester Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,577 reviews · 11 hours · from $102Our pick

Travel from Manchester into North Wales with an English-speaking Rabbie’s driver-guide. Visit Conwy Castle, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia National Park, and Chester on an 11-hour Mercedes minibus tour. Guides such as Darren, Pete, Mike, James, Steve, and Rob add history, music, practical tips, and plenty of good humor along the way.

“Pete our guide was so nice! The trip overall had a good value for money. One thing being an issue was how to get to the meeting point. The direction should be fixed as it misled some people, and maybe with street signs to the bus.”

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2.Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,232 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Top rated

Spend 90 minutes exploring Roman Chester with guides such as Julius, Marcus, Gaius, and Hippolyta in Roman dress. See Britain’s largest Roman amphitheatre, surviving fortress walls, Roman Gardens, reconstructed bath remains, and a surprising basement display. Expect lively storytelling, hands-on artefacts, and plenty of time for questions.

“It was very interesting and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. So much history is hidden right in front of you.”

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3.Chester Zoo Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 967 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend a full day exploring Chester Zoo, home to more than 30,000 animals, 520 species, 130 acres of gardens, and the UK’s largest tropical biodome. See giraffes, lemurs, orangutans, snow leopards, bats, butterflies, and more, with daily safari ranger talks, playgrounds, picnic areas, and a free Lazy River Boat ride.

“amazing place to visit, lots to see, all the enclosures are high quality and spacious for the animals, lots of places to eat/drink/toilets. had a brilliant day”

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4.Admission Ticket to Sick To Death in Chester

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 384 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11Best value

Sick to Death in Chester is a one-hour, self-guided exhibition about medicine, disease, and the plague. Expect interactive displays, bad smells, gore, science, an autopsy quiz, and a magical shop selling crystals, spell kits, and creepy toys. It is offered in English and suits families with older children who enjoy hands-on learning.

“Great little experience looking at medicine through the times. The .ore you put in to the experience the more you get out. There is a lot to read as long as you are OK with that”

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5.Journey Through Winchester’s Past

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Walk through Winchester’s long story with guides Bryan, Brian, or Gail, from the medieval Westgate to Wolvesey Castle and the River Itchen area. This easy two-hour tour takes up to 15 people, mixes major sights with less obvious corners, and ends near the historic Wykeham Arms, where you receive 20% off drinks and dining.

“Bryan was a wonderful guide! His sense of humor and interesting stories of Winchester’s history kept us engaged and interested on a cold and rainy day.”

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6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Use a one-day pass to circle Chester on an open-top bus, with 13 stops near the Roman Amphitheatre, cathedral, castle, River Dee, shopping streets, and city walls. English audio commentary, headphones, a live English guide, and a coupon booklet are included. The full loop takes about 60 minutes, with buses every 30 to 60 minutes.

“I went to Chester to meet up with a very old friend from Settle. Not been there since i was a child. we decided to do a bus tour to discover what a great city Chester is. I booked the tickets via e-mail and showed the driver when we climbed on board. the sun was out and we enjoyed d.a chat with a very nice, well informed driver. The bonus was to hop on and off when we like”

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7.Tours of Colchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Meet Ray McCarthy at Colchester War Memorial for a private 90-minute walking tour covering Roman origins, Victorian industry, ghosts, witches, pubs, theatres, and city landmarks such as Jumbo and the Town Hall. The walk ends in central Colchester, near cafés, restaurants, and shops.

“Ray knows his stuff. Made it all Very interesting and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour”

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8.Half-Hour City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 231 reviews · from $13

Take a 30-minute ChesterBoat cruise from The Groves along the River Dee. You’ll pass Queen’s Park Suspension Bridge, rowing clubs, riverside homes, Chester Weir, and the Old Dee Bridge while an English audio commentary covers history and wildlife. Boats leave about hourly, and a bar serves hot and cold drinks.

“A great cruise seeing the sights of Chester. Great commentary and friendly crew.”

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9.Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 10 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Manchester in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach to Conwy Castle, Snowdonia’s mountain roads, Betws-y-Coed and Chester. Your driver-guide provides history, local stories and practical tips, then gives you free time to explore. Guides have included Darren, Simon, Steve, Mike and James. Conwy Castle admission is included.

“Rabbie’s tours are excellent and our guide Steve was funny, knowledgeable and friendly all wrapped in one. We had a great time!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Captain Bess sends your group maps and clues by phone from Chester Town Hall Square. Follow a two-hour route to the cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre, city walls, River Dee, Storyhouse, and Chester Rows. Ask for hints, stop for lunch, or spread the hunt over several days. Ian and Paul provide support through the Treasure Hunt Chester team.

“Great way to explore the city- challenging at times but the hints helped😊 Loved the way it made you look more carefully at the surroundings and took you up alleyways which we would never have found otherwise. Explored the city in some depth. It was fun and we all really enjoyed it. Thank you”

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11.Medieval Walking Tour of Chester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

Walk central Chester with a costumed guide such as Thomas, Richard, Carl, or Edward, learning about the city walls, Chester Rows, the Roman amphitheatre, Cheshire longbowmen, and the Hotspur rebellion. The 90-minute tour begins at the Town Hall and ends near the River Dee at Handbridge.

“Extremely knowledgeable tour guide who injected humour into his narrative which really brought the period to life.”

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12.Winchester: Historic Castles and Cathedrals Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 154 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Meet your English-speaking guide at Westgate for a two-hour walk through Winchester’s royal and literary past. See the Great Hall and Round Table, Winchester Cathedral, Jane Austen’s grave, King Alfred’s statue, the River Itchen, Wolvesey Castle, and Winchester College. Guides include Bryan and Gail, with time for questions and photos.

“The tour was excellent. Educational and entertaining. Highly recommend.”

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13.Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Join Steph for a small-group food and walking tour through Chester. Over about four and a half hours, you’ll sample up to nine dishes and drinks at independent venues, hear Roman and medieval stories, visit the Rows, walls, cathedral gardens, and amphitheatre, and get practical tips for eating well after the tour.

“Steph provides a memorable experience. Not only is the food, unique and interesting but her commentary about local lifestyles and Chester history is so interesting . Chock, full of information and a day we will savor in our taste buds and memories. We wish Steph was our tour guide for our entire time here. She is enthusiastic and caring and delivers and excellent experience.”

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14.City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $13

See Chester from an open-top double-decker bus on a one-route tour with 13 listed stops. Ride the full 60-minute loop for context, then hop off near the Roman Amphitheatre, Chester Castle, the River Dee, museums, the racecourse, and the city centre. English audio commentary, a live English guide, and 24-hour or 48-hour ticket options make this useful for first-time visitors.

“Commentary was Informative without being overload. Driver super helpful and friendly. Choice of stops helpful in finding way around the city”

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15.North Wales Adventure – Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $81

Spend about eight hours exploring North Wales from Chester with BusyBus. You will visit Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia National Park, Betws-y-Coed, and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct while a driver-guide such as Shelly, Lee, Frank, or Jerry handles the roads and fills the ride with local stories, jokes, and practical pointers.

“Along with a great group of travelers, Jerry, our driver, took us to some incredible sites of northern Wales. Highlights included towns by the sea, Conway Castle, and the canals elevated above the valley. With Jerry’s interesting stories and well timed anecdotes, this trip was well worth the time!”

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