City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 1 route with 13 stops
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Information booklet including map, tour information and local offers
- Audio guide commentary in English
- Live guide in English
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attraction entry fees
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
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
21 Waterside View
86 Foregate St
Premier Inn Chester (Railway Station) hotel
Railway Station (Stop S5)
Vicar's Lane (Stop G)
The Groves Tour
Six One Six Restaurant & Bar
Chester Bells Coach
5 Overleigh Rd
Kings Head Chester
Black Friars
Chester Racecourse
Chester City Mission
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Please note, there is no service on Sundays and Mondays during September
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Activity code: C-2065CHESTER
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- 1 route with 13 stops.
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Information booklet including map, tour information and local offers.
- Audio guide commentary in English.
- Live guide in English.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Attraction entry fees.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Chester Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 1 route with 13 stops
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Information booklet including map, tour information and local offers
- Audio guide commentary in English
- Live guide in English
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Attraction entry fees
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Please note, there is no service on Sundays and Mondays during September
