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Chester
Chester, North West England, United Kingdom
Where Chester sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 37
- Time zone
- Europe/London
Chester sits in North West England, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 37 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Chester
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Chester
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Chester
Chester's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Chester's most-visited sights
- MorningChester Cathedral13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayChester City Walls12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Castle3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman SoldierTakes about 1.5 hours.
2 days in Chester
Chester's most-visited sights · More of Chester's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Chester's most-visited sights
- MorningChester Cathedral13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayChester City Walls12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Castle3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman SoldierTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Chester's top sights
- MorningRiver Dee3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Market3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip TourTakes about 8 hours.
3 days in Chester
Chester's most-visited sights · More of Chester's top sights · Day trip to Betws-y-Coed
- 1
Day 1
Chester's most-visited sights
- MorningChester Cathedral13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayChester City Walls12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Castle3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman SoldierTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Chester's top sights
- MorningRiver Dee3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Market3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Betws-y-Coed
- Early startHead to Betws-y-CoedAbout 26 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Chester
Chester's most-visited sights · More of Chester's top sights · Day trip to Betws-y-Coed · More of Chester's top sights · Day trip to Llandudno
- 1
Day 1
Chester's most-visited sights
- MorningChester Cathedral13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayChester City Walls12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Castle3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman SoldierTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Chester's top sights
- MorningRiver Dee3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Market3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Betws-y-Coed
- Early startHead to Betws-y-CoedAbout 26 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Chester's top sights
- MorningChester Zoo2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMinerva’s Shrine1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Luxury North Wales Tour –Snowdonia & Conwy (Door-to-Door)Takes about 8 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Llandudno
- Early startHead to LlandudnoAbout 29 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
A week in Chester
Chester's most-visited sights · More of Chester's top sights · Day trip to Betws-y-Coed · More of Chester's top sights · Day trip to Llandudno · Day trip to Liverpool · Day trip to Bangor
- 1
Day 1
Chester's most-visited sights
- MorningChester Cathedral13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayChester City Walls12 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Castle3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadFascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman SoldierTakes about 1.5 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Chester's top sights
- MorningRiver Dee3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonChester Market3 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadCHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip TourTakes about 8 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to Betws-y-Coed
- Early startHead to Betws-y-CoedAbout 26 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Chester's top sights
- MorningChester Zoo2 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonMinerva’s Shrine1 tour or ticket sold for it.
- Book aheadPrivate Luxury North Wales Tour –Snowdonia & Conwy (Door-to-Door)Takes about 8 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Llandudno
- Early startHead to LlandudnoAbout 29 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
- 6
Day 6
Day trip to Liverpool
- Early startHead to LiverpoolAbout 39 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
- 7
Day 7
Day trip to Bangor
- Early startHead to BangorAbout 45 km from Chester — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Chester
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Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier
4.9 (1,330)1h 30m
Fascinating walking tours of Roman Chester with an authentic Roman Soldier as your guide... transported back nearly 2000 years, to visit the city of Chester when it was the largest Roman fortress in Britain; For people…
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CHESTER: North Wales Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
4.7 (158)8h
Exploring the sights and scenery of North Wales from Chester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable…
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Private Luxury North Wales Tour –Snowdonia & Conwy (Door-to-Door)
5.0 (8)8h
Escape the city and discover the very best of North Wales on this private luxury day tour with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide—Britain’s highest guiding standard. Designed as a personalised experience for up to 6…
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City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
4.4 (169)1h
Explore the capital of Cheshire on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour! With a 24-hour pass, you can see the sights of Chester aboard our open-top, double-decker bus that includes our informative on-board audio…
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Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Tour from Chester
4.9 (50)11h
Exploring the sights and scenery of the Lake District from Chester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable…
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Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing
5.0 (225)4h 30m
Discover Chester's finest food & drink on a small-group walking food tour of this historical city that puts a spotlight on independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls. Enjoy 7 fabulous food stops & enjoy British…
from £86 / personView details
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