Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

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(152 reviews)
Chester, England

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

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 classics, Cheshire chocolate and unique dishes designed for the tour.

Hear Chester's fascinating history through stories and little known facts that bring the city to life. Pass by attractions such as Chester Cathedral & the Amphitheatre, walk on the Roman walls and unique Chester Rows

Explore local & global food, have a well deserved Cheshire ale & other surpises! During this culinary journey gain insider knowledge from local chefs & food heroes.

Your tour is led by a local guide, judge for the Great Taste Awards and award winner with the Princes Trust who knows the hospitality scene in Chester intimately.

Generous tastings including 2 alcoholic drinks, hidden gems, exciting new restaurants & the most beautiful pub in Chester!

What's Included

Snacks along the way that reference the city's heritage and link to stories about the city's food history.
Free entrance to the Roman gardens and world famous Rows and Walls
You will try numerous small plates & individual portions at secret venues around the city of Chester. All dietary requirements met as long as we are informed by the guest on booking the tour.
There are two large alcoholic beverages included, plus a hot drink, and great alternatives for non-drinkers. We have an optio n to upgrade your drinks package. Adds 2 Cheshire made drinks & is £10pp
You will try a sharing platters at a secret venues around the city! Vegan, vegetarian, and all allergies and dietary requirements met as long as we are informed by the guest on booking the tour.
Private Guide
Sightseeing
Private transportation
gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Chester Town Hall

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

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    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

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Eastgate & Eastgate Clock

    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

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Chester Roman Amphitheatre

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Admire a 16th century building with some fascinating Chester history and the odd ghost story thrown in! Now for some excellent British food

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    The Chester Cross

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Chester Cathedral

    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!

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Chester City Walls

    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!

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    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.

    2 hours 5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Chester On A Plate Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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