Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

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Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
154 reviews

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

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Alexandra – Canada

I enjoyed how much we got to see of thr city in such a short amount of time.

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Alyson – Australia

I liked the histories from the tour guide and having a small group of people helps to enjoy the experience.

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Highlights

  • Discover Manchester with a local guide
  • See all of the key sights of Manchester
  • Immerse yourself in local history and culture on this tour
  • Walk in the footsteps of Vikings and Romans as you explore the city
  • Explore the city's hidden treasures with a local guide

Full description

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:
Manchester Central Library
St Peter's Square
Sackville Gardens/Gay Village
Mediaeval Quarter
Manchester Printworks
Local Street Art
And many hidden treasures!

Includes

  • Local guide

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside the main entrance of Manchester Central Library. They'll be wearing a bright orange jacket and/or lanyard.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine!

From $19 per person

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4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 154 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Alexandra – CanadaJuly 7, 2025 – Verified booking
I enjoyed how much we got to see of thr city in such a short amount of time.
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Alyson – AustraliaJuly 1, 2025 – Verified booking
I liked the histories from the tour guide and having a small group of people helps to enjoy the experience.
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Alexis – AustraliaJune 27, 2025 – Verified booking
Gordon was a great tour, showcasing highlights & areas on Manchester as well as informative history lesson as well! Manchester is a great city to visit and walk around in

Product ID: 610732

Activity provider:
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