Private Chester Self-Guided Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Exploros' self-guided experiences, your smartphone is your new private guide. This tour is designed for you to do at your leisure. This 2-hour self-guided experience will show you all the top attractions in the incredible city of Chester. You will learn everything about this beautiful ancient Roman city while walking through must-see locations such as the impressive Chester Cathedral, the beautiful Eastgate Clock, the Roman Gardens, the Roman Amphitheatre, WWII buildings and more. Tag along to explore the historic Chester streets that defined Roman life almost two thousand years ago, like no other city in the UK. Plus, we will give you a unique list of insider recommendations so you get the most out of your visit. Please note: when booking, you will get a separate email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.

1. 1

   Chester Cathedral

   15 min

   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.

2. 2

   Chester Cathedral Gardens

   Pass by

   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.

3. 3

   Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

   5 min

   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.

4. 4

   Chester City Walls

   15 min

   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.

5. 5

   Chester High Cross

   Pass by

   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.

6. 6

   Chester Castle

   15 min

   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.

7. 7

   Statue of Minerva

   10 min

   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.

8. 8

   Chester Roman Gardens

   15 min

   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.

9. 9

   Chester Roman Amphitheatre

   15 min

   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.

10. 10

    Grosvenor Park

    20 min

    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.

• 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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.