Walking Tours in Manchester: The 3 Best, Priced and Timed

1.Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,033 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide, often Gareth, at 2 pm for a 2.5-hour walk through central Manchester. See the library, suffragist memorial, canals, Chinatown, Gay Village, Town Hall, The Shambles, Cathedral, and more. Expect an easy pace, plenty of standing, and a maximum group size of 25.

“Loved this tour! I live nearby, and go the Manchester for work, but felt like I didn't know that much about the centre. The guide is fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about all aspects. He made it really engaging and interesting. I particularly enjoyed how he maintained the narrative and how all the different points in Manchester's history fit together to create the bigger picture. Would really recommend to visitors and locals! Thanks”

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2.Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 587 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Walk central Manchester from the Free Trade Hall to Afflecks with local guides such as Joe or Dave. Expect music stories about Oasis, The Smiths, Joy Division, and The Stone Roses, plus football, film locations, architecture, street art, and pub stops. The 2 to 3 hour route covers plenty of ground, so wear sturdy shoes.

“What an engaging and fascinating tour! Joe's expertise on the Manchester music scene is impressive - he shares captivating stories and takes you to all the significant locations. His knowledge of the local music scene is exceptional, with entertaining anecdotes about Happy Mondays, Oasis, and Joy Division. Joe delivered a truly informative and intriguing experience. The tour also incorporates interesting historical context and a few football stories. The almost 3 hour tour felt just right for covering everything. Thank you, Joe!”

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3.Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester’s best bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about four hours walking through Manchester city centre with wine guide Kel, stopping at four changing venues for wine and snacks. You will see statues and points of interest along the way, taste varied wines, and finish near Kampus or another announced location. Groups are capped at 12.

“4 of us enjoyed a Saturday afternoon in January. Kel is so knowledgeable and fun, we all learnt lots. The locations and wine choices were varied and well chosen. We went to places that we would never have normally have gone to but intend to return to visit a couple of the venues properly. Thank you Kel for a wonderful wine tasting experience.”

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