Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour

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4.7941175 out of 5 stars
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4.7941175 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
Activity provider:Walking Tours In
Manchester City Highlights Walking Tour
Top rated
4.7941175 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.7941175 out of 5 stars
136 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

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Dean – Ireland

David was a great tour guide. Very friendly and informative.

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Melanie – Germany

Our tour with Sam was absolutely lovely – he showed us the best of Manchester’s city centre and gave us plenty of great insider tips. Huge thanks! 🌟 👌👏

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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!

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 136 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Dean – IrelandJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
David was a great tour guide. Very friendly and informative.
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Melanie – GermanyJune 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour with Sam was absolutely lovely – he showed us the best of Manchester’s city centre and gave us plenty of great insider tips. Huge thanks! 🌟 👌👏
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Rebecca – United KingdomJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour guide was brilliant. Friendly and informative. Took his time and chatted with everybody in the group. Thankyou

Product ID: 610732

Activity provider:Walking Tours In

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