Chester Self Guided Tour of Legends and Layers
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A jury in Chester once put a wooden statue on trial for murder. They found it guilty, sentenced it to drown, and threw it into the River Dee. A medieval chronicler swore he survived, slipped away, and lived out his days as a hermit right here. These are the kind of stories waiting on this self-guided audio walking tour of Chester. You explore at your own pace with our app as your guide, no fixed start time and no group to keep up with. Trace two thousand years through a Roman fortress, a cathedral guarding a chained imp, and the only two-level medieval shopping streets on Earth. Hear how a king watched his army destroyed from these city walls, and why one town-hall clock refuses to face Wales. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and this Chester audio tour comes with a full refund guarantee. Come find the Chester audio tour that the guidebooks rush straight past.
Your experience
Stop 1
Stand where a defeated king is said to have watched his own army destroyed below.
Stop 2
Step up to Chester's last true medieval inn, pouring ale since before Columbus reached the Americas.
Stop 3
Trace two thousand years of trade, and the odd theory behind the grinning Cheshire cat.
Stop 4
Enter the gateway to an abbey so powerful it once answered to no one but the king.
Stop 5
Look up at England's most photographed clock after Big Ben, and the sad bride said to haunt below.
Stop 6
Piece together a gilded cross smashed in war, then lost for two centuries before coming home.
Stop 7
Search the ruined arch for a medieval coffin wedged high, and nobody quite agrees why.
Stop 8
Consider the audacious claim that a king thought killed at Hastings hid out here as a hermit.
Stop 9
Uncover why a jury tried a statue for murder on the world's oldest racecourse.
What’s included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Transport
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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