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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. This tour is designed for you to do at your leisure.
This 2-hour tour self-guided and covid-free experience will show you all the top attractions in the incredible city of Chester. You will learn everything about this incredible 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 redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).
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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
In-person Guide
Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
Departure Point
St Werburgh St, Chester CH1 2DY, UK
All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!
Return Details
Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Park Rd, Chester CH1 1QQ, UK
The tour finishes at the heart of the beautiful Grosvenor Park
Chester Cathedral, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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, Chester, United Kingdom 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
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 Pandemic Tours App
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
C F
06 Mar 2024
I must have missed something somewhere. When I tried to upload the tour, none of the codes I found on my email would work. You are welcome for the donation.
hatboxphx
25 Jan 2024
I loved this self-guided walking tour! It was easy to use and so informative. I switched back and forth between audio and text. The recommendations were helpful, too. I had lunch at The Ship Inn after crossing the Dee the first time.
It gave me the freedom to wander, then it was easy to get back on track whenever I was ready.
Janet_J
05 Sep 2023
Chester is a beautiful old town! I enjoyed listening to the historical background and loved that I could go at my own pace!
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