Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing
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Discover Chester's finest food & drink on a wonderful walking food tour exploring the city voted Most beautiful in the World! We put a spotlight on independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls that make Chester a food destination. Discover 6 local & global food stops, icluding British classics, Chester made choclates 7 a well deserved Cheshire made drink! During this culinary adventure gain insider knowledge from local chefs & food heroes creating unique dishes designed for the tour. Storries of Chester's fascinating history & lesser known facts help bring the city to life. You'll stroll past Chester Cathedral, the UK's biggest Amphitheatre and walk on Roman walls & the world's only 12th century Rows Your tour is led by a local guide, judge for the Great Taste Awards & 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
Your experience
Stop 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
Stop 2
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
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
Admire a 16th century building with some fascinating Chester history and the odd ghost story thrown in! Now for some excellent British food
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
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!
Stop 7
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!
Stop 8
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.
What’s included
- Snacks
- Free entrance to the Roman gardens and world famous Rows and Walls
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Brunch
- Private Guide
- Sightseeing
Not included
- Private transportation
- gratuities
Meeting and pickup
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.
Before you go
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require dietary requirements and allergies from travellers and try to accomodate vegetarian, vegan and gluten free
- 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!
- Excellent alcoholic alternatives are available at all venues
- The website with email contact is Stephanie Bath. Contact her via email or the phone number provided
- WE MUST be told of any wheelchair /motorised scooter or mobility issues 3 weeks prebooking
- 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
- If you require a French, Spanish or Italian speaking guide, please let us know in advance
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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