City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Explore the capital of Cheshire on this City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour! With a 24-hour pass, you can see the sights of Chester aboard our open-top, double-decker bus that includes our informative on-board audio commentary. Hop on and off as you please at any of the 13 tour stops located around the city including popular tourist hotspots such as Vicars Lane, Handbridge and Grosvenor Street.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(157)
What a brilliant way to see the city, and learn about the history! Also, perfect on a hot and sunny day. Lovely relaxing ride around the places we’d seen from the wall.
Driver very friendly and efficient. Commentary was very informative without being intrusive mmm We have visited Chester on numerous occasions, but learned plenty we didn't know on this trip. Highly recommended and excellent value.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Chester experience. It's fantastic to know that our friendly and efficient driver, together with the informative onboard commentary, helped you discover new and interesting facts about Chester, even after visiting the city several times. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. We hope to welcome you back on board for another great sightseeing tour the next time you're in Chester!
Thoroughly recommend this trip as it’s a great way to get a speedy overall view of the wonderful city and its history. We tied it in with a boat trip too which was decent value and masses of interesting commentary on both the river boat and the bus.
Nightmare from start to finish. Went to the website, on the website it states - 'Buses run hourly from April 5th to May 23rd and from September 1st to 28th. They run every half hour from May 24th to August 31st'. My date of travel being 29th June, so a bus every 30 minutes. Waited just under an hour, no bus has arrived. Phone the help number on the ticket, telephone number does not exist. Eventually after over an hour a bus arrives and driver tells me it's every hour and the details on the website are wrong. That was no good to me, so didn't do the tour, but as City Sightseeing offer a cancellation for tickets I contacted them for a refund on my unused ticket as advised by the driver. Now they refuse to refund me, refuse to acknowledge it states every 30 minutes on their website even though it clearly still does. Refuse to acknowledge the help number does not exist. This company is no more than a thief, selling you something by lying to you. Never again. Stay clear.
My wife has mobility issues so the best way to get around and see a city is a hop on hop off bus. The stops are always in the most popular places so we get to see everything pretty much worth seeing with as little walking as possible. We've done these buses in London, Prague, Rome, Barcelona, Liverpool and many other cities. You know exactly what you're getting. and good value for money. cant recommend them enough.
Check before you travel the majority of the places on the route were closed on Mondays. The tour itself was interesting and informative but not being able to actually visit many of the the buildings was disappointing. Many of the bus stops were hard to find, with no distinctive marking.
Hi Peter, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour itself interesting and informative, but we’re sorry that the overall experience was affected by closures and difficulties locating some of the stops. 🚍 We understand how disappointing it must have been to find many attractions closed on the day of your visit, especially when planning to hop off and explore them. While opening times are managed by individual venues, your comment highlights how important it is for visitors to have clearer pre-visit information, and we will share this with our team to improve guidance for future guests. We’re also sorry to hear that some stops were not easy to identify. Clear signage and accessibility are key parts of the experience, and your feedback will be passed on locally so this can be reviewed and improved. If you return to Chester, we recommend exploring highlights such as the beautiful Chester Cathedral, walking along the historic Roman city walls, or visiting the unique Chester Rows, all excellent ways to experience the city’s character on any day of the week. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again for a smoother and more complete experience in the future. 🚍✨ Best regards, The City Sightseeing Team
Driver very helpful. Good historical information . Great way to get around the city and convenient stops.
Hi Margaret, Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and found it a convenient way to explore the city. It’s wonderful to know that our driver’s helpful attitude and the historical commentary helped make your experience even more enjoyable. 🚍✨ If you return to Chester, we highly recommend hopping off to walk along the stunning Roman city walls, exploring the unique Chester Rows shopping galleries, or visiting the beautiful Chester Cathedral for even more of the city’s rich history and charm. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again soon for another great City Sightseeing experience! Best regards, The City Sightseeing Team
This would have been a great experience but the bus had broken down. We waited at Chester bus station stand j. We saw the bus come in on time on the opposite side of the road. We saw the driver get out of the bus and walk away several times. There were about 8 people waiting at the stop. There is no phone number provided so none of us could ring to find out what had happened. I crossed over the toad when I saw the driver get on the bus.he started gesticulating at me. Eventually he opened the door and shouted at me that I was in a restricted area. I pointed out I was visually impaired and hadn’t seen any signs. I asked him what had happened and he said the bus had broken down. When I asked why he hadn’t come across to tell us all he shouted again and said he couldn’t leave the bus, it everyone saw him leave several times. We all waited an hour before next bus came. There needs to be a phone number. Not good enough!!
The tour was good , there was no on-line map to show where to get on the bus. Real time locator on app did not work
This was a great way to see Chester with a good commentary Great value for money Worth every penny
