Chester Small-Group Walking Food Tour: Unique Food, Drinks & Sightseeing
by Chester On A Plate Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£172Overview
The tour begins at Chester Visitor Information Centre, where the guide introduces the group and shares a brief history of Chester while walking to the first food stop. Over about four and a half hours, the small group visits seven different locations including independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls. The tour includes tastings of British classics, Cheshire chocolate, and other unique dishes created specifically for this tour. Along the way, participants walk on Chester's Roman walls and pass landmarks such as Chester Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Eastgate Clock. At each stop, the guide shares stories and historical facts about the city, including details of its Roman past, changes in architecture, and civil war events. The tour also includes two alcoholic drinks, with non-alcoholic options available. The walking segments never exceed 20 to 25 minutes without a break to eat or drink. The group visits a mix of well-known and lesser-known venues, including a 16th-century pub and a food market where an artisan producer presents a dessert made with Cheshire ingredients. The tour features generous tastings and fine wines in a secret courtyard near Chester Cathedral. The guide is a local expert familiar with Chester’s hospitality scene, providing insights into local chefs and food producers throughout the route.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chester Visitor Information Centre
The tour starts here with introductions and a brief history of Chester. The guide shares some of the city's stories on the way to the first food stop. The first tasting includes dishes designed specifically for the tour, featuring Cheshire and international flavors.
10 min
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
Participants hear about the history of the Eastgate Clock, the most photographed clock in the UK, and have photo opportunities. The group visits a café on Chester Walls where a local producer talks about their products and offers local food tastings.
15 min
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
The group walks along the Roman walls to the amphitheatre and explores the Roman gardens, an open-air museum with photo spots. The guide provides information on Chester’s Roman occupation and local history. Views of the River Dee are included. The next food stop is nearby, featuring dishes by one of Chester's prominent chefs.
15 min
The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
The tour pauses at this 16th-century building, where the guide shares Chester history and a ghost story. The group samples British food at this historic pub.
15 min
The Chester Cross
At Chester Cross, the guide discusses local food traditions with a venue owner. The group examines changes in Chester’s architecture over time, supported by historic photos showing the city’s transformation.
10 min
Chester Cathedral
After learning about Chester's unique Rows, the tour enters Chester Cathedral gardens to explore lesser-known facts about this 10th-century building. Food is served in a hidden courtyard, accompanied by fine wine only available at the next tour venue.
10 min
Chester City Walls
The group walks the best preserved Roman walls, hearing stories about the civil war and Chester under siege. The tour then leaves the walls to visit a hidden food venue. At Chester's Food Market, an artisan producer explains her business and presents a dessert made from Cheshire ingredients created for this tour.
40 min
Chester
During the tour, up to nine independent food and drink venues in Chester are visited, offering a variety of local and international dishes and drinks, including those from microbreweries and distilleries. Non-alcoholic options are available for those who do not consume alcohol. Walking segments between venues do not exceed 20-25 minutes without a break for food or drink. The total time spent inside the venues is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
125 min
Meeting point
Chester Visitor and Information Centre on Northgate Street. You guide will wait at the Visitor and Information Centre in Chester. It is next to the Town Hall, facing the Cathedral and a statue. If you could be 5-10 minutes early that would be helpful.
End point
We end at a venue at the top of Watergate Street, close to where the tour began, only a couple of minujtes walk to the New Chester Market Once the tour has finished, if you need information about transport or further bars and restaurant please just ask
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Chester Small-Group Walking Food Tour: Unique Food, Drinks & Sightseeing
by Chester On A Plate Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£172Overview
The tour begins at Chester Visitor Information Centre, where the guide introduces the group and shares a brief history of Chester while walking to the first food stop. Over about four and a half hours, the small group visits seven different locations including independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls. The tour includes tastings of British classics, Cheshire chocolate, and other unique dishes created specifically for this tour. Along the way, participants walk on Chester's Roman walls and pass landmarks such as Chester Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Eastgate Clock. At each stop, the guide shares stories and historical facts about the city, including details of its Roman past, changes in architecture, and civil war events. The tour also includes two alcoholic drinks, with non-alcoholic options available. The walking segments never exceed 20 to 25 minutes without a break to eat or drink. The group visits a mix of well-known and lesser-known venues, including a 16th-century pub and a food market where an artisan producer presents a dessert made with Cheshire ingredients. The tour features generous tastings and fine wines in a secret courtyard near Chester Cathedral. The guide is a local expert familiar with Chester’s hospitality scene, providing insights into local chefs and food producers throughout the route.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chester Visitor Information Centre
The tour starts here with introductions and a brief history of Chester. The guide shares some of the city's stories on the way to the first food stop. The first tasting includes dishes designed specifically for the tour, featuring Cheshire and international flavors.
10 min
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
Participants hear about the history of the Eastgate Clock, the most photographed clock in the UK, and have photo opportunities. The group visits a café on Chester Walls where a local producer talks about their products and offers local food tastings.
15 min
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
The group walks along the Roman walls to the amphitheatre and explores the Roman gardens, an open-air museum with photo spots. The guide provides information on Chester’s Roman occupation and local history. Views of the River Dee are included. The next food stop is nearby, featuring dishes by one of Chester's prominent chefs.
15 min
The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
The tour pauses at this 16th-century building, where the guide shares Chester history and a ghost story. The group samples British food at this historic pub.
15 min
The Chester Cross
At Chester Cross, the guide discusses local food traditions with a venue owner. The group examines changes in Chester’s architecture over time, supported by historic photos showing the city’s transformation.
10 min
Chester Cathedral
After learning about Chester's unique Rows, the tour enters Chester Cathedral gardens to explore lesser-known facts about this 10th-century building. Food is served in a hidden courtyard, accompanied by fine wine only available at the next tour venue.
10 min
Chester City Walls
The group walks the best preserved Roman walls, hearing stories about the civil war and Chester under siege. The tour then leaves the walls to visit a hidden food venue. At Chester's Food Market, an artisan producer explains her business and presents a dessert made from Cheshire ingredients created for this tour.
40 min
Chester
During the tour, up to nine independent food and drink venues in Chester are visited, offering a variety of local and international dishes and drinks, including those from microbreweries and distilleries. Non-alcoholic options are available for those who do not consume alcohol. Walking segments between venues do not exceed 20-25 minutes without a break for food or drink. The total time spent inside the venues is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
125 min
Meeting point
Chester Visitor and Information Centre on Northgate Street. You guide will wait at the Visitor and Information Centre in Chester. It is next to the Town Hall, facing the Cathedral and a statue. If you could be 5-10 minutes early that would be helpful.
End point
We end at a venue at the top of Watergate Street, close to where the tour began, only a couple of minujtes walk to the New Chester Market Once the tour has finished, if you need information about transport or further bars and restaurant please just ask
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.