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Private Manchester Walking Tour with Local Guide

5.01 reviewManchester Cathedral

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Take the city at your own pace and discover Manchester on an exclusive private tour, with your own local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Manchester into the vibrant place you see today. From our Roman foundations to the industrial boom, from the fight for women’s rights to the thriving music and LGBTQ+ scenes of today — Manchester is a city that never stands still. On this guided tour with a local, walk in the footsteps of suffragettes, pioneering merchants, legendary street artists, and football icons. Explore the city’s most famous landmarks and uncover hidden gems along the way. The tour includes: St Peter's Square Royal Exchange Theatre Medieval Quarter Street Art Gay Village Northern Quarter ...and many hidden treasures!

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local guide

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide here in St Peter's Square and learn a little bit about the history of this great Northern city!

    5 min

  2. Discover the second largest China Town in the UK and take your picture by the paifang, and learn about the multicultural melting pot that is simply Manchester

    5 min

  3. Take in the sight of the Gay Village and listen to how Manchester has pride and equality for all - plus spot a statue of the man who saved Britain

    5 min

  4. Love it or hate it - you decide! Decide whether you love or hate this modern take on Piccadilly Gardens

    5 min

  5. Take in the chill vibes of this hip part of Manchester, filled with trendy eateries and clues to its history as capital of the textile industry

    10 min

  6. Discover the surprising history behind the iconic Printworks

    5 min

  7. Manchester's football scene is thriving, so uncover a little of the background of the two rival teams of Manchester

    5 min

  8. Remember those who lost their lives during the tragic bombing of Manchester Arena at this beautiful memorial garden

    5 min

  9. Though its origins are mysterious, admire the nineteenth century beauty that sits before you

    5 min

  10. Filled with popular eating places, hear about the bizarre measures that were taken to protect some of the oldest buildings in Manchester

    5 min

  11. Finish the tour at the Mahatma Gandhi statue, in honour of a very important visitor to the North West, who would impact and irrevocably change the industry of this region

    5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Meet out Manchester Central Library on St. Peter's Square, by the pillars! Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket or lanyard.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Walking Tours in England
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Manchester

  • Its from-price is 70% above the median of the 382 experiences we list in Manchester.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 112 of 382.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Manchester

Manchester, the former cotton capital of north-west England, is a city of red-brick mills, canals, football, music and big museums.

Manchester grew in the nineteenth century as the centre of the cotton trade, and the warehouses, mills and canals of that age still shape the city. The Gothic Revival Town Hall by Alfred Waterhouse dominates Albert Square, the John Rylands Library holds a Victorian reading hall of carved stone and stained glass, and Castlefield has a Roman fort beside the canal basin. The Science and Industry Museum stands at the oldest surviving passenger railway station in the world.

Top-ranked sights in Manchester: Etihad Stadium (City of Manchester Stadium), Manchester Cathedral, Manchester Central Library.

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