Empires & Emporiums: A Chester Walking Tour

This story-led walking tour reveals 2,000 years of Chester's trade and daily life, linking Roman streets, medieval markets and modern brands in one journey through the city's heart.

Led by professional tour guide Caroline Ellison, follow the route towards Eastgate Square as each era is brought vividly to life — from the fortress roads of Roman Deva Victrix and the markets of Saxon and Norman Chester, through the wealth and ambition that turned the city into a regional luxury destination, to the Victorian spectacle of the iconic Rows and the modern brands breathing fresh life into historic spaces.

Told with humour and surprising human stories, this walk doesn't just show you Chester — it helps you truly understand it.

Meeting Point: Outside HSBC bank, inside Eastgate, 47 Eastgate Street, CH1 2DR

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Cancellation Policy: We require at least 48 hours notice of cancellation of tickets to qualify for a refund. Due to costs incurred by Heritage Chester, less than 48 hours notice will make all tickets non-refundable. All ticket purchases include non-refundable service charges.

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