Chester was founded as a "castrum" or Roman fort in the year 79 AD by the Roman Legio II Adiutrix during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian. Chester's four main roads, Eastgate, Northgate, Watergate and Bridge, follow routes laid out at this time – almost 2,000 years ago. No city in Britain is richer in terms of archaeological and architectural treasures than Chester with its Walled City on the River Dee. The City Sightseeing Chester Open Top Bus Tour will introduce you to the City Walls, the Cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre and all the things to do in the city. Discover how Chester has survived and prospered through the ebb and flow of history as you are transported around the city.

No city in Britain is richer in terms of archaeological and architectural treasures than Chester, the Walled City on the River Dee. The City Sightseeing Chester Tour will introduce you to the City Walls, the Cathedral, Roman Amphitheatre and much, much more.

Discover how Chester has survived and prospered through the ebb and flow of history as you are transported around the city. Just as Chester’s history has been linked with the River Dee, so it is with the Chester Tour. The bus crosses the Dee by both the Grosvenor and Old Dee Bridges and at The Groves provides a convenient connection with the river cruises operated by Bithell’s Boats take advantage of a combined Bus & River Cruise Ticket. The tour operates on a hop-on, hop-off basis and your ticket is valid for 24 hours allowing you to stop off and visit any of the attractions on route.
Timetable

Daily 14 April - 30 October

City Road - Chester Railway Station, Frodsham Street, Foregate Street, Vicars Lane, The Groves, Lower Bridge Street, Castle Drive, Little Roodee Car & Coach Park, Overleigh Road, Lower Bridge Street, Grosvenor Street, Old Port Area, Princess St*, Delamere St, Gorse Stacks*, St Werburgh St**

*not on Sundays
**Sundays only