Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing Discount Tickets

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Overview

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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting 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.

End Point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Chester Visitor Information Centre
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 mins
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
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
4. The Bear And Billet Pub Blue Plaque
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 mins
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.
Duration: 10 mins
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!
Duration: 10 mins
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!
Duration: 40 mins
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.
Duration: 125 mins

Inclusion

Snacks

Free entrance to the Roman gardens and world famous Rows and Walls

Alcoholic beverages

Lunch

Brunch

Private Guide

Sightseeing

Exclusion

Private transportation

gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

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

Supplied by Chester On A Plate Tours

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