Top Manchester Walking Tours

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. Interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room using state-of-the-art technology, walk out of the players' tunnel, see the home team dressing room, sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts, and other sites that are off-limits to the public. You also watch a thrilling audio-visual show to immerse yourself in the City story.

On this food tour we visit not one but two of Manchester's most vibrant areas. You will hear the fascinating history of Manchester and it's people. From the golden age of the Industrial revolution to the ultra cool and trendy city of today. On the tour we'll visit some of the city's most famous eating places and also some of our secret spots. Each place we visit has a special dish that tells a story of Manchester. You'll get to meet some of our chefs, bakers and producers. Our mission is to showcase our food heroes and introduce you to a side of Manchester you may never have seen or heard of before.

Cheese lovers—rejoice! This is the perfect way to explore the city of Manchester through the world of cheese. Save time reading through reviews, and instead—get taken to a selection of local haunts that offer delicious cheese samples. Along the way, find out fun facts about cheese, take part in games, meet cheesemongers, and, of course, try delicious cheese accompanied by fizz.

Swap the hustle and bustle of central Manchester for a more peaceful sightseeing option—a scenic river cruise on a dutch sightseeing vessel. It’s a great way to see multiple top landmarks without being stuck in the middle of crowds. Glide past Manchester Ship Canal, and access great views of Media City, Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, and more.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester for a scenic day trip to the Lake District. Instead of waiting around for public transport, enjoy the convenience of having transport included. Travel with ease between sites in a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach, and tick off Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston Water, Hawkshead, Grasmere, and the Heritage City of Lancaster in a day.

If you love the freedom of independent travel but don’t fancy driving 4.5 hours or more over unfamiliar roads, then this affordable day trip by comfortable Mercedes mini-coach is perfect for you. Enjoy stops at Conwy, famed for its 13th-century castle, Chester, with its Roman ruins and historic cathedral, and Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to beautiful Snowdonia National Park: you choose what to do.

Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of a licensed guide when you book this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.

See the best of Manchester, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighborhoods and landmarks like Chinatown, the Royal Corn Exchange, Manchester Cathedral, and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration.

See Manchester your way, your style—but with a local’s expertise—when you book this 100% personalized private custom tour. Perhaps you’re a football fan, looking to experience Old Trafford; perhaps you enjoy hip artsy hangouts such as Castlefield; or perhaps the Northern Quarter is more your speed. Whatever suits you, your guide will build the perfect itinerary for the duration you’ve chosen: pay as you go for attractions, food and transport.

Manchester has long been at the forefront of the LGBTQ movement. Tap into its pioneering vibe and visit locations forever associated with its LGBTQ history and culture on this walking tour. With an LGBTQ-history graduate as guide, visit the iconic haunts of the Gay Village before exploring the über-cool Northern Quarter. A great way to connect with Manchester’s LGBTQ culture and get the inside scoop on its LGBTQ scene.

Explore Manchester’s rich array of culinary treats with your friendly and knowledgeable guide who will take you on a journey led by your tastebuds. Feast on food from around the globe, all found in Manchester thanks to its multi-cultural heritage and long history of food and drink experimentation. Taste goodies at a traditional Cantonese bakery in Manchester’s Chinatown, and try delicacies from a whole host of local hidden gems including restaurants and street food vendors.

When visiting Manchester, discover the city's best breweries on an afternoon pub crawl designed for beer lovers. A guide takes the guesswork out of choosing where to drink, so you're sure to have nothing but great beer at four hand-picked watering holes. Try English and imported beer you may never have heard of and find you new favorite brew, making new friends along the way.

Swap predictable walking tours for this fun-filled and lively alternative—a silent disco adventure in Manchester. After receiving your radio headset, set off on a journey down Downsgate and Shudehill with theme songs and party anthems to keep energy levels high. This all-singing, all-dancing tour is the perfect way to have fun, explore the city, and enjoy the combination of a silent disco and a flash mob.

Find your way around the vibrant city of Manchester with a self-guided tour that’s also a fun-filled treasure hunt adventure. Using the tour app’s map, follow instructions and solve clues and puzzles to discover where to head to next. Each location is a new spot to explore, and each clue is a story about Manchester's fascinating history and an insight into the people who have lived here.

Embark on a Manchester music walking tour for an immersive odyssey through the city's unparalleled musical heritage. See the locations of iconic venues, tracing the footsteps of legendary bands like The Smiths and Oasis. Dive into diverse neighborhoods that birthed movements, feeling the pulse of Madchester in the Northern Quarter. Uncover hidden stories and insights from passionate guides, connecting intimately with the city's cultural tapestry. This tour isn't just about music; it's a rhythmic exploration of Manchester's soul, an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking to absorb the beats and melodies that have resonated globally from this vibrant urban landscape.

Manchester’s Northern Quarter wasn’t always the hip hangout it is today. Explore social justice, the counterculture, gentrification, and how public art turned the area around on this sustainable, thoughtful walking tour that includes a 10% profit donation to local causes. You’ll discover a ceramic art trail that helped transform the area, contemporary street art, and off-the-path film locations and can ask for tips on where to eat and more.

Manchester is considered England’s music capital, but exploring independently means missing its hidden musical heritage. On this tour, follow in the footsteps of famous Manchester bands like the Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and The Smiths with your guide. Discover iconic locations including the Free Trade Hall, Oldham Street, and Piccadilly Records, stop for refreshments in historic pubs and live music venues, and find out what puts Manchester on Britain’s music map.

Follow the clues and discover a haunted Manchester hidden from everyday view. Using your smartphone, tour Manchester’s oldest (and supposedly most haunted) landmarks and learn about the people who lived—and died—there. This self-guided tour combines elements of a treasure hunt and escape gameplay, all in one spooky experience. Solve riddles and clues as you walk the streets to uncover directions to the next ghostly location.

Discover the street art of Manchester’s Northern Quarter the fun way: with a self-guided challenge experience, downloadable as a cellphone app. You’ll play by solving puzzles in the style of a treasure hunt and unlocking stories as you explore. You’ll learn about the street art project known as the Cities of Hope, and discover the story behind the Stevenson Square canvas. Note that for an optimal game, each player should buy their own ticket.

Discover Manchester by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, explore the historical era of MADchester where the 80's & 90's put Manchester on the map for music. Visit the location of the Sex Pistols gig in the 70's which was the inspiration for it all. With stories of kidnap, bankruptcy and Barbados this guide will give you the lowdown on bands like The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Oasis & even Madonna. Highlights include: • Explore Refuge Machester, Refuge Machester, O2 Ritz and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch/gifted/talented writers. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Explore Manchester and avoid the crowds on this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Using GPS, you will find some of Manchester’s hidden secrets, solving riddles and gathering clues as you travel the city. Collect points when you find each hidden location and beat the challenges set by the tour guide app. This tour is child friendly and private—you are in control of your experience.

Manchester Wine Tours are relaxed, friendly and informal wine-tasting events. Each tour includes four of the best Manchester wine venues (bars, pubs, restaurants and shops). Guests taste 5-8 different types of wine with small but high-quality snacks. Your tour guide is a Manchester local, a knowledgeable wine professional who can show you the art of wine tasting in a fun, non-stuffy way. Along the route, you will also stop at various points of interest such as statues of notable characters in Manchester's history. Tour groups are small with no more than 12 guests per event, which means they are friendly and intimate and everybody has the chance to ask questions and share their own insights. This is a great way to see the city and enjoy its incredible food and drink scene. There are opportunities to buy wine to take home along the way, if you wish, but no pressure to do so.