City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Chester, England
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Chester, the capital of Cheshire, with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from a 24- or 48-hour ticket, and explore the pretty walled city at your own pace. Stay on the open-top, double-decker bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the 15 stops to visit the places that interest you the most. Listen to the onboard audio commentary to learn more about Cheshire as you ride.
- City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of Chester
- Experience the capital city of Cheshire on a customizable sightseeing tour
- Hop on and off to explore Chester's sights at your own pace
- Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour pass
What's Included
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Audio guide commentary in English
- Live guide in English
- Information booklet including map, tour information and local offers
- 1 route with 13 stops
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attraction entry fees
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
- 04/04/2026 - 09/27/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:20 AM - 6:20 PM
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
At any one of 15 conveniently located stops in Chester, climb aboard a distinctive double-decker bus and begin your sightseeing tour of Cheshire’s regional capital. Listen to informative commentary as you cruise past major attractions and gain insight into the city’s rich history and culture.
Choose to remain on the bus for the entire 60-minute loop, or disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Admire the picturesque scenery of the River Dee and learn of the legends that surround ancient structures like Chester Castle and the Roman Amphitheater. Hop off to experience the award-winning Dewa Roman Experience or enrich your cultural knowledge at Cheshire Military Museum and Grosvenor Street Museum.
Choose to remain on the bus for the entire 60-minute loop, or disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Admire the picturesque scenery of the River Dee and learn of the legends that surround ancient structures like Chester Castle and the Roman Amphitheater. Hop off to experience the award-winning Dewa Roman Experience or enrich your cultural knowledge at Cheshire Military Museum and Grosvenor Street Museum.
Red Route
13 Stops
12 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: 5th April - 23rd May and then 1st - 28th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm. Buses run every 60 minutes. 24th May - 31st August: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm. Buses run every 30 minutes
1
21 Waterside View
2
86 Foregate St
3
Premier Inn Chester (Railway Station) hotel
4
Railway Station (Stop S5)
5
Vicar's Lane (Stop G)
6
The Groves Tour
7
Six One Six Restaurant & Bar
8
Chester Bells Coach
9
5 Overleigh Rd
10
Kings Head Chester
11
Black Friars
12
Chester Racecourse
13
Chester City Mission
Points of interest passed by on this route
Grosvenor Museum
City Sightseeing Chester
Cheshire Military Museum
Chester Roman Amphitheatre
Chester Zoo
Chester Cathedral
Grosvenor Museum
Cheshire Military Museum
Chester Rows
Chester Roman Gardens
Sandy Lane Park and Aqua Park
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The bus has heating onboard
- Operating Timetable 5th April - 23rd May and then 1st - 28th September:
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- Frequency: Buses run every 60 minutes
- Operating Timetable 24th May - 31st August:
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:20am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 6:20pm
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- Frequency: Buses run every 30 minutes
- The last two buses of the day end the route at Chester station
- There is also a bus that leaves Chester Interchange stop at 9:20am
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 147 reviews
Lynn_S, Jun 2025
We were visiting Chester for a few days so purchased tickets for the 1 hour (hop on/hop off) tour. The commentary was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the top deck of the bus for a great view of this lovely city.
karen_b, Jun 2025
Rough start finding a starting place. Then it was a great way to see and understand the city!!! Explore- would recommend taking the hour tour and then get off where you find interest.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us.
We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing!
Best regards,
Quality Department
Nicole_A, Oct 2024
Being able to use the ticket for 48 hours was very handy.
The tour is very informative and the driver was very friendly.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Keith_H, Sep 2024
Great to be able to sit and relax on the top deck overlooking all the sights and sounds of Chester. The audio commentary was clear and easily followed.
What’s not to like?
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Quality Department
Kyla_D, Sep 2024
Good tour, commentary was very interesting, lots of information.
Got to understand more of Chester's history and see more then we would have walking.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
Quality Department
Stephen_H, Jul 2024
The warm welcome from the female bus driver & the option to obtain a ticket for the mini River cruise.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.
We are happy to hear that you were able to experience how much fun it is to discover a new city from the top of one of our red buses and our boat routes. We are pleased to hear that you found our service of great value and that you enjoyed your visit to the city. We will also extend your kind words to the bus driver.
We look forward to welcoming you again very soon in Chester or in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing.
Receive a cordial greeting,
ROGER_L, Jun 2024
Good Service with onboard commentary. Was overcharged when purchased as I was sent a link with payment listed in Dollars and was charged an extra 20p
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our onboard commentary satisfactory.
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention, and we hope you enjoyed your tour with City Sightseeing Chester despite the inconvenience.
Sandra_S, May 2024
Found it easy to get the bus as we had our tickets and weren’t held up just straight on the bus, outside Chester station where we alighted
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Sandra,
That's fantastic to hear! It sounds like your experience with the Chester hop-on hop-off bus tour started off smoothly.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
John_R, Apr 2024
First class friendly service.
Highly recommended - it was our first visit to Chester and starting from the bus station [itself first class] found the trip with its excellent commentary gave us a good feel for the city.
We even went back for another trip!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Esteemed Mr. John,
We are truly delighted to receive your glowing review and recommendation. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It brings us immense joy to hear that you found our service to be of first-class quality and that your first visit to Chester was made all the more enjoyable by exploring the city with CitySightseeing.
Ensuring that our guests receive friendly and top-notch service is always our priority, and we are thrilled to know that you felt well taken care of from the moment you stepped off the bus. It is heartening to learn that our excellent commentary provided you with a comprehensive introduction to Chester, allowing you to immerse yourself in the city's charm and character.
We are particularly pleased to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us so much that you returned for another one. Your decision to revisit speaks volumes about the memorable experience we strive to provide to each of our guests.
Chester is indeed a city steeped in history and beauty, and we are honored to have been a part of your exploration. Thank you once again for choosing to journey with us, and we sincerely hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more adventures in the future.
Warmest regards,
Customer Care department.
Andrew_W, Apr 2024
What a waste of money. It’s far better walking it.
It basically covers the main bus route. Chester is ti small for this to be honest
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear valued guest,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us regarding your recent experience with the City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Your perspective is invaluable to us, and we genuinely apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience you may have encountered during your tour.
It's important to us that our guests feel they have received value for their investment, and we regret that we may have fallen short of your expectations in this regard. Our aim with the hop-on hop-off bus tour is to provide a convenient and informative way for visitors to experience Chester's highlights while enjoying the flexibility to explore at their own pace.
Your feedback serves as a valuable reminder for us to continually evaluate and enhance our offerings to ensure they meet the diverse needs and preferences of our guests. We will take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve the quality and value of our services.
Should you have any further insights or if there are specific aspects of your experience that you would like to discuss further, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we would welcome the opportunity to address any concerns you may have.
Once again, we appreciate your feedback and thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide an experience that exceeds your expectations.
Warm regards,
Customer Care department.
Helen_R, Apr 2024
The recorded narration was appropriate and interesting. The sights gave a good overview of the city, but the tour was a little boring. The staff were kind and approachable.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Guest,
We sincerely appreciate your detailed review and are pleased to hear that you found the recorded narration appropriate and interesting, as well as that the views provided a good overview of the city. We are sorry to hear that the tour itself was a bit boring for you.
Your feedback is very valuable to us as it helps us to improve our services and ensure that every experience is memorable and exciting for our visitors. We will take your feedback into consideration to make adjustments to make our tours more dynamic and entertaining.
We are glad to hear that our staff was friendly and approachable during your visit. We work hard to provide warm and welcoming service and are pleased to know that we met your expectations in this regard.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even more enriching and exciting experience.
Yours sincerely,
Customer Service Department.
David_C, Apr 2024
Commentary was Informative without being overload. Driver super helpful and friendly.
Choice of stops helpful in finding way around the city
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear valued reviewer,
We extend our sincere gratitude for your thoughtful review of your recent experience with us. Your kind words regarding the informative commentary, the helpfulness and friendliness of our driver, and the utility of our choice of stops are truly appreciated.
Ensuring that our commentary strikes the right balance of being informative without overwhelming our guests is a priority for us, and we are pleased to hear that it met your expectations. Additionally, we are delighted that our driver's assistance and amiable demeanor contributed positively to your journey with us.
Furthermore, we are glad that our selection of stops facilitated your navigation around the city, as providing convenience and ease of exploration is integral to our service.
Thank you once again for sharing your feedback with us. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another enriching experience.
Warm regards,
Customer Care department.
Francis_F, Oct 2023
Had a great time,driver was really nice and friendly. Easy way to explore chester and enjoy the sights.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Francis,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
We will be sure to share your kind comments with our team.
We look forward to seeing you very soon at your next City Sightseeing destination.
Customer Support Agent
Richard_M, Aug 2023
Interesting commentary, polite staff. We both saw more of the city than we would have done if we’d been on foot.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and we would be pleased to see you again soon here or at any of our more than hundred locations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Brenda_P, Aug 2023
Very enjoyable experience ,was great commentary,loads of information ,great way to see the city when you have limited time to spend there
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and we would be pleased to see you again soon here or at any of our more than hundred locations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
RUSS_M, Aug 2023
Awesome tour/ good price/ saw parts of Chester we missed on our walking tour….
The 24 hour hop on/off part was great… used it 2 different days..
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Russ,
Thanks for leaving a review!
We are happy to hear that everything went smooth and that you enjoyed the tour audio-guide.
Hope to see you back soon!
Yours sincerely,
Customer support agent
steven_l, May 2023
Nice slow driving allows for plenty of photos and audio is nice and loud,very courteous driver,plenty to see
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear costumer,
We love to hear that you had such a great experience at the tour bus.
We are looking forward to se you again.
Kind regards,
Catherine_C, Oct 2022
Excellent experience, great for all the family. Everyone loved it including the younger children. Allows you to see all of chester and more.
Dawn_W, Oct 2022
By the river was lovely, and hearing about the history of Chester was good. We got a discount when we purchased tickets for the river boat cruise
Susan_P, Oct 2022
Very good commentary with interesting history and explanations. Gives a good overview of Chester. We all enjoyed it.
Barry_A, Aug 2022
Slowest Red Bus in the world, stops are far too long trying to fill the hour up.
Staff were very nice though
suebishop2514, Aug 2022
This is a great way to see the main sights of Chester and hear its fascinating history. The bus stops at all the main places. You can upgrade your bus ticket to go on the river trip too. Well worth the money. Highly recommended.
Darran_A, Jul 2022
A great way to see the city and also very informative. Polite and friendly drivers . Made a very memorable day out .
Barbara_S, Jul 2022
Great way to see the city and what it has to offer on first ride around. We hopped on and off numerous times.
Blair_P, Jul 2022
Very good way of seeing the sights and finding your way around.
Many convenient stops around the city.
Good value for money.
Noma_N, Jun 2022
I must say the tour was looong overdue. Been living in Chester for a year and hadn’t given myself time to explore it. Had a great experience, so much to see and do in Chester. I liked how the commentary was in sync with the tour. There’s nothing confusing like commentary that narrates something totally different from what you seeing but the driver made sure all was flowing. Thanks to the tour I got to know about the boat parties
Roy_P, May 2022
Great idea if your getting on in life we used the bus 3 times and it stopped right outside the holiday inn express racecourse so brilliant for us
Drusilla_E, May 2022
Very helpful driver and informative commentary. It's a brilliant way to explore the city. I recommend doing the complete tour first and then decide which sites to visit.
John_L, May 2022
The commentary was audible and I had fun with my partner enjoying all the beautiful history of Chester
Nick_S, May 2022
We visited Chester, the narrated information was excellent, the route was interesting.and covered the key historical points of the city. Recommend two journeys, first to identify the area’s of interest and then a 2nd run to hop on and off
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