4 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Get a taste of Chester’s food scene with this small-group walking tour of the town. Involving up to nine different food and drink stops, the 3-mile (5-km) route puts the spotlight on the city’s independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls where tasty bites are guaranteed. You’ll also discover points of interest such as the Chester Roman Gardens and hear stories about the city as you go.
Operated by
Chester On A Plate Tours
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A great way to see Chester and discover new cuisine!
luciahA5838OM, Apr 2025
We are locals and won this tour, kindly donated by Steph, in a charity raffle. Despite having lived in Chester for 2 years, Steph took us to places we had never been. We had a great time with Steph wondering around the city, eating and drinking amazing food and drink while learning more about the history of the city. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon, would highly recommend this very unique experience!
Delightful way to spend the day in this historic city with eating, drinking and learning along the way!
stefc1982, Apr 2025
This was a wonderful way to spend the day in Chester. We were able to learn about the history whilst taking in the sights and discover hidden gems of independent food and drink purveyors the city has to offer. Our guide, Steph, was a charming host who is passionate about Chester and introduced us to some lovely eateries. I would highly recommend this as a way to spend a day in Chester!
One of our best experiences in the UK!
SteveBUSMC, Apr 2025
Our tour with Steph was one of the highlights of our trip (the other being able to see Wrexham play two home matches)! Her love and knowledge of Chester was evident and infectious, and the time spent learning of the city's history and sampling the cuisine was worth every minute. My wife and I would do this again in a heartbeat... and we will the next time we visit the UK!
If you love food and history you need this tour
Roam40393712757, Apr 2025
Over five hours, we explored the city's hidden gems, stopping at independent restaurants, bars, and market stalls that showcase the best of Chester’s culinary offerings. Each location had its own unique charm, from the character-filled Brewery Tap Chester to the delightful treats at Pastry Pédaleur, to the chatty bar man at Providence Gin who told us amazing facts while making us gin cocktails. The opportunity to meet the owners and hear the stories behind their businesses added a personal touch that made the experience even more special. Chester is filled with a beautiful mish mash of Roman, Medieval, Saxon, Norman, Tudor and Victorian architecture. The walking aspect of the tour covers about 5k but has lots of stops and we found it to be a really relaxed pace. We hopped on and off the walls a couple of times, walked past all my favourite parts of Chester plus lots of new parts too. The selection of food stops was really quite wonderful on our tour. Each one stood out in its own way but all had the same theme of being a truely hidden gems. The dishes we sat and enjoyed had all been specially made for the tour, from the mini pie at The Brewery Tap as you could no way eat their normal sized one, to the selection of tapas at The Greenhouse Chester giving you just a bite of their offerings. Steph has a natural warmth that immediately puts you at ease. Friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable, she made the experience both fun and enriching. It was clear she genuinely loves giving these tours—her passion shone through in every story she shared. With a smile on her face and real fondness for the history she recounted, she brought each tale to life. Her enthusiasm extended beyond the history; she had a true connection with the local businesses she introduced us to. Chatting with the owners like old friends, she was genuinely excited about their latest dishes and updates. She even joined us for a few plates and drinks, making the experience feel more like a shared adventure than just a guided tour. Steph isn’t just leading the tour—she’s a part of it, and that makes all the difference.
Itinerary
Chester Visitor Information Centre
The tour meets here for introductions and the guide ts everyone know what to expect on the day. You will have a short history of Chester and hear a few of Chester's stories on the way to our first food stop
10 minutesAdmission IncludedEastgate & Eastgate Clock
You hear about the history of the clock and there are photo opportunities, followed by a talk from a lcoal producer and a chance for samples
15 minutesAdmission IncludedChester Roman Amphitheatre
We reach the amphitheatre from Chester's walls and take in the Roman gardens, an open air museum, where there will be photo opportunities.
The tour guide will tell you some fascinating information about the Romans and the surrounding area before we move on to our next foodie stop.
15 minutesAdmission IncludedThe Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
After hearing about a locally made product from the producer and having a sample, we reach the amphitheatre from Chester's walls and take in the Roman gardens, an open air museum, where there will be photo opportunities.
The tour guide will tell you some fascinating information about the Romans and the surrounding area before we move on to our next foodie stop.
15 minutesAdmission IncludedChester Cathedral
The tour will be admitted inside Chester Cathedral gardens to discover some of it's weirdest secrets. This is a stunning, 10th century monument well worth a visit! The group will then continue along Chester's Roman walls
10 minutesAdmission IncludedThe Chester Cross
Following another food stop the tour pauses at Chester Cross to hear about another of Chester's fabulous foodie treats from the owner, followed by a same to take with you as we walk on.
10 minutesAdmission IncludedChester City Walls
The best preserved Roman walls in the world, the tour will walk around the walls and hear stories of the civil war and Chestr under seige before you are led off the walls to a genuine hidden gem of food delights! And then...the NEW Chester Market for a unique, exclusive treat. Only on our guided food tour of Chester
40 minutesAdmission IncludedChester
In between the sightseeing there will be a number of food stops to eat and drink a variety of local and global food at SECRET INDEPENDENT VENUES around the city of Chester1
-The walking never lasts more than 20-25 minutes without a rest for food or drink.
- We have up to 9 food/drink experiences.
The duration of time spent in venues is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
2 hours
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Free entrance to the Roman gardens and world famous Rows and Walls
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Brunch
- Private Guide
- Sightseeing
Exclusions
- Private transportation
- gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require dietary requirements and allergies from travellers and try to accomodate vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks, of which we offer a wide range
- The website with email contact is Stephanie Bath. Contact her on steph@chesteronaplatetours.co.uk or the phone number provided
- Infants, children and youths are welcome on the tour but be aware that it is designed with adults in mind, and they might get a little bored or find the walk tiring if they are very young!
- Important to note - The tour involves around a 5k walk. It is at a relaxed pace, and there are numerous rests and places to sit down along the way. We go up and down some stairs and very slight inclines to reach our foodie destinations.
- If you are in a wheelchair or have mobility issues please contact us prior to booking a tour so that we can go through any accessibility issues. We will accommodate all of these and answer all queries
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.