Highlights
A food-filled guided walking tour of Chester. Visit 7 exclusive food & drink stops, discovering the best of Chester's vibrant food scene. Enjoy an unforgettable food tour full of local flavor & memorable encounters to tantalize your taste buds! During this culinary journey gain insider knowledge as chefs share hisotry & facts behind their food. Fill up on mouth-watering, Cheshire food & experience superb sightseeing. The tour takes in the Roman walls, gardens & world-famous Chester Rows In small groups, enjoy a wonderful guided tour hearing quirky stories, dark Chester myths & little-known facts. A Chester walking tour for all food lovers & those wanting to explore the city in a deliciously different way. Independent eateries are vital to Chester's past, present & future Our tour guides are passionate, award-winning foodies creating the best food & drink experience in the North The best way to discover a city is through its food! Offering Spanish, Italian and French Tours
About This Deal
Departure 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.
Return Details
- 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
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Chester Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall Northgate Street, Chester Town Hall, Chester
The tour meets here for introductions. Your friendly guide lets everyone know what to expect from your food tour in Chetser. You will have a short history of Chester and hear a few of Chester's stories on the way to your first food stop. This is a unique experience with the dish designed for the Chester Food Tour. A taste of Cheshire but and also a taste of global food
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
41 - 45 Eastgate St, Grosvenor Precinct, Chester
Hear about the history of the UK's most photographed clock. There are photo opportunities, followed by a talk from a local producer at a beautiful cafe on the Chester Walls and local produce tastings
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chester Roman Amphitheatre
English Heritage, Roman Amphitheatre, Chester
Stroll along the walls to Chester's maginifcent amphitheatre from and take in the culturally rich Roman gardens, an open air museum, where there will be photo opportunities. Your tour guide will tell you some fascinating information during this part of your walking tour in Chester. You will learn about the Roman occupation of Chester and the surrounding area. See the stunning River Dee, there are so many things to do in Chester and a Riverside stroll is a highlight. Your next food experience is close, get ready to be enchanted by one of the most important buildings in Chester housing one of Chester's best chefs.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
94 Lower Bridge Street, Chester
Admire a 16th century building with some fascinating Chester history and the odd ghost story thrown in! Now for some excellent British food
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Chester Cross
Watergate Street, Chester
Your Chester walking tour pauses at the Chester Cross to hear about another of Chester's fabulous foodie treats from the owner. You will see how Chester's arcitecture has altered over the years and look at photos of old Chester and how it was transformed.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chester Cathedral
St Werburgh St, , Chester
After learning the history of Chester's unique rows, the tour will be admitted into Chester Cathedral gardens to discover some of it's strangest secrets. This is a stunning, 10th century Cathedral well worth a visit! You will now experience food in a secret courtyard and sample fine wine only available at the next walking food tour destination!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chester City Walls
Northgate Street, Only 2 minutes walk from Chester Town Hall, Chester
The best preserved Roman walls in the world, your Chester Food Tour will walk around the walls and hear stories of the civil war and Chester under seige before you are led off the walls to a genuine hidden gem of food delights! Only on our guided food tour of Chester. Visit Chester's Food Market and hear from an incredible artisan producer. She will tell you about her business and how she created a dessert for the Chester Food Tour using Cheshire produce and celebrating the bounty of the county!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Chester
Chester
In between the sightseeing there will be a number of fabulous independent food stops to eat and drink a variety of local and global food at SECRET INDEPENDENT VENUES around the city of Chester. The best restaurants and bars in Chester will be visited on this food tour, and you will taste the wonderful creations our venues have craeted for you, including locally made drinks from microbreweries and distillers. Non-alcoholic drinks are provided for those who don't wish to drink alcohol and are interesting and varied -The walking never lasts more than 20-25 minutes without a rest for food or drink. - We have up to 9 food/drink experiences. The duration of time spent in venues is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Duration: 2 hours and 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require dietary requirements and allergies from travellers and try to accomodate vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
- Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks, of which we offer a wide range
- The website with email contact is Stephanie Bath. Contact her on steph@chesteronaplatetours.co.uk or the phone number provided
- Infants, children and youths are welcome on the tour but be aware that it is designed with adults in mind, and they might get a little bored or find the walk tiring if they are very young!
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- Important to note - The tour involves around a 5k walk. It is at a relaxed pace, and there are numerous rests and places to sit down along the way. We go up and down some stairs and very slight inclines to reach our foodie destinations.
- If you are in a wheelchair or have mobility issues please contact us prior to booking a tour so that we can go through any accessibility issues. We will accommodate all of these and answer all queries
- Could you please include your email when you book to make it easier to communicate
- Free entrance to the Roman gardens and world famous Rows and Walls
- Private Guide
- Sightseeing
Exclusions
- gratuities
Voucher Info
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