Chester Self-Guided Walking Tour with Insider Tips
3.8 (24)
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Overview

If you’re visiting the historic city of Chester for the first time, explore at a pace set by you and your party—rather than that of a large group—on a self-guided walking tour that only requires your smart phone. You’ll cover top Chester attractions such as Chester Cathedral, the beautiful Eastgate Clock, the Roman Gardens, the Roman Amphitheatre, while enjoying the flexibility to stop for photos and take breaks whenever you like.

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Ratings & Reviews

Average Rating

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Do not buy

Sarah_S, Mar 2026

Do t waste your money. This was very dull. Better off just googling whilst walking the city walls. The mispronunciation of the word Grosvenor was so irritating, it made me think the voice must be AI. No little remarks on the quirky stuff. Luckily I googled that and we got to see the imp in the cathedral, the cobweb picture and the coffin at ast Johns church. Very poor tour.

Useful Tour

Ryan_M, Jul 2025

It was a good idea to take this self guided tour. For a cheap price it gave us some structure to our exploration of Chester and made sure we saw everything in an efficient way but at a pace we controlled

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hi Ryan, Thanks so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that the Chester tour gave you both structure and flexibility — that’s exactly what we aim for with our self-guided format. We believe that discovering a city at your own pace makes the experience much more personal and enjoyable. We hope to see you exploring more cities with us in the future. All the best,

A well presented and detailed self guided tour

ghall461, May 2025

Really quick and easy to access and download this guide, following the instructions provided. It included lots of detailed historical information about each location, presented in various media - audio, video clips, transcript and live map to follow using mobile and headphones. We did find the map a bit hard to follow at times.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi there, Thanks a lot for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We’re really glad you enjoyed the Chester tour and found the content engaging and easy to access. We hear you on the map navigation — we’re continuously working on improving that part of the experience, and your feedback helps a lot. We’re proud to offer multiple formats so everyone can enjoy the journey in the way that suits them best. Hope to guide you again soon in another city! All the best,

A bit average

Sandra_t, Nov 2024

We could do it in our own time which was good but the commentary lacked the story telling and human element I could get all the information off the internet I was expecting it to be more than historical facts.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your honest feedback, Sandra. We strive to bring stories to life, and it sounds like we have some room to grow. Your input is invaluable, and we’re exploring ways to weave more captivating narratives into our tours.

Itinerary

  • Chester Cathedral

    The tour starts with a general perspective of the city, and at this particular stop, you will learn everything there is to know about the mother church of the Diocese of Chester, which is the colossal Cathedral of Chester.

    15 minutes
  • Chester Cathedral Gardens

    In this stop, you will get insights about the ancient Roman History of Chester, you will understand the important role that the city played during the Roman conquest of Britain and learn about Roman Heritage in general.

  • Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

    We will walk you through and around the emblem of Chester: The Eastgate Gate and its Clock. You will learn why this beautiful clock stands atop an ancient Roman Gate and why it became an emblem of the city.

    5 minutes
  • Chester City Walls

    We will walk you through the City Wall of Chester, from East to North Gate, while we tell you the stories behind this wall and all its stories related: From why it was created until the reason behind why it still preserved.

    15 minutes
  • Chester High Cross

    In this stop, you will get the perspective of what happened in this city during the civil war, why is this cross in this specific place and what was the importance of this High Cross in the past.

  • Chester Castle

    You will also walk through the building that once was Chester Castle, which had been founded by William the Conqueror in 1070. Today, the only remaining of the Norman castle is the Agricola Tower. We will give you an understanding of the past of this place, as well as the tools to visualize how life should have been almost 1000 years ago in this same place.

    15 minutes
  • Statue of Minerva

    We will walk with you to Minerva's Shrine which stands at Edgar's Field Park. It is a shrine to the Roman goddess Minerva and it is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building. We will tell you all the information known about this early 2nd-century sandstone quarry and what it meant to the common folk of the time.

    10 minutes
  • Chester Roman Gardens

    As one of the most important Roman Forts of its time, Chester, or Deva Victrix as it was formerly known, there were many ancient buildings and ruins spread around the city that date from ancient times. The Roman Gardens is the place where some of the buildings were reconstructed for being displayed to the public. All of which will be explained in detail as well as the reason behind why this controversial place was chosen for the creation of this garden.

    15 minutes
  • Chester Roman Amphitheatre

    The ruins currently exposed are the northern half of the structure of a large stone Roman Amphitheatre, similar to those found in Continental Europe, and it's the largest so far uncovered in Britain so far. The structure dates back to the 1st century when the Roman fort of Deva Victrix was founded, join us to learn everything you need to know about these amazing ruins.

    15 minutes
  • Grosvenor Park

    The tour ends in the beautiful Grosvenor Park, which is a Grade II registered, Green Flag Award-winning public park located just outside the city of Chester’s historic walls overlooking the River Dee.

    The idea is to walk you through one of the finest examples of Victorian parks in the UK and give you the best recommendations of what to do and where to eat around the city.

    20 minutes
Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Discover the culture and history of Chester at your own pace on a self-guided walking tour
  • A great way to get acquainted with Chester on your terms
  • Your audio guide helps to orient you and puts landmarks into context
  • Receive a list of insider tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip
  • Inclusions

    • You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
    • Jake will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
    • Audio guide, pictures, videos, recommendations and all the info you need
    • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
    • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour

    Exclusions

    • In-person Guide
    • Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Check the "Before You Go" Section of your booking and Tickets and download the Exploro App

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    No refund is possible if you cancel.

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