Free walking tours in Chester and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Chester. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Chester in numbers
Of the 2 activities Civitatis shows for Chester, none is free right now and 2 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Chester Sightseeing Bus” (3 reviews, 8.0 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 2
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €11.98
- average traveller score
- 8.0
- reviews
- 4
- typical length
- 2 h
What to see in Chester
Must-sees
Chester was a Roman fortress and keeps the most complete city walls in Britain, which you can walk all the way round in about three kilometres. Inside, The Rows are two-tier timber shopping galleries, unique in the world, and the Eastgate Clock is one of the most photographed in England.
The cathedral, with its medieval cloister, the Roman amphitheatre and the oldest racecourse in England complete the visit. Along the River Dee there are walks and boat trips.
Free tours and guided visits
Chester has guided tours of the walls and the Roman city, and tours led by a Roman legionary. Excursions from Liverpool and Manchester include it.
How long to spend
One day is enough for the walls, The Rows and the cathedral. Chester is less than an hour from Liverpool and Manchester, and close to North Wales.
Where to stay
Inside the walls there are historic hotels and apartments. Hoole, near the station, has cheaper B&Bs.
Where to stay in Chester
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Inside the walls, Station and Hoole and The River Dee. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Chester
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Chester
Is there a free walking tour in Chester?
Chester has guided tours of the walls and the Roman city, and tours led by a Roman legionary.
How much does a guided tour in Chester cost?
Between €11.98 and €131.81 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Chester?
One day is enough for the walls, The Rows and the cathedral.
Where should I stay in Chester?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Chester we cover Inside the walls, Station and Hoole and The River Dee.