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8 Walking Tours in Manchester to Build a Day Around

8 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 walking tours in Manchester justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Manchester: Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour - Starting beneath the big screen at Media City Piazza
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Manchester: Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour

Manchester: Morning or Afternoon City Walking Tour - St Peter’s Square and Manchester’s public story
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Manchester: Morning or Afternoon City Walking Tour

2.Morning or Afternoon City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · from $18

Explore Manchester’s Roman roots, industrial past, street art, LGBTQ+ scene, and key sights on a lively 1.5-hour guided walk.

“FANTASTIC tour!! We learned a lot about local life as well as seeing some of the main areas of Manchester. I just wish the tour was longer so we could see more :)”

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Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour - Starting outside The Bridgewater Hall
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Manchester: Music-Themed City Walking Tour

3.Music-Themed City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 109 reviews · 1h 45m · from $29

Trace Manchester’s music story from The Hacienda to the Northern Quarter, with lively stories, industrial context, and expert local guides.

“My mum and sister did this tour as a birthday present from myself and they really enjoyed it! Said the host was fantastic and provided so many fun and interesting facts!”

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Manchester: Food and Drinks Walking Tour - Ancoats, where the city’s industrial story begins
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Manchester: Food and Drinks Walking Tour

4.Food and Drinks Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $122

Taste Manchester’s independent food scene while walking Ancoats and the Northern Quarter with a local guide, drinks and history included.

“This tour was absolutely brilliant, lots of interesting information about Manchester, lots of great food in independent places that you wouldn’t usually find, tour guide Julia had exceptional knowledge and was well organised with no wait time for food, all times to perfection, highly recommended 👋”

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Manchester: Afternoon walking tour

5.Afternoon walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Walk Manchester with a local guide, tracing canals, factories, town halls, and Industrial Revolution stories in a lively 2.5-hour tour.

“Gareth was super friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Manchester - some things I knew of but didn't know the connection to the city. Nicely paced with lots of history and fun facts. Would definitely recommend!”

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Manchester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game - The Medieval Quarter and Manchester’s older stories
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Manchester: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

6.City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 9 reviews · 365 days

Explore Manchester on a self-guided puzzle quest through medieval streets, civic landmarks, street art, and Northern Quarter lanes.

“Trop compliqué surtout quand on ne maîtrise pas totalement l’anglais et un suivi de route pour éviter que l’on se perd. On a d’ailleurs abandonné”

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Manchester: Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Guide - Town Hall and Manchester’s civic heart
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Manchester: Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Guide

7.Sightseeing Walking Custom Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Explore Manchester’s Gothic landmarks, industrial story, and modern culture on a private three-hour walking tour with a local guide.

“La simpatía y la amabilidad de la persona que nos guió contrasta con su desconocimiento y falta de experiencia en hacer de guía turística Desde luego, como Guía, no la recomendaría nunca”

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Fascinating Manchester - Walking Tour - Manchester Central Library and St. Peter’s Square
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Fascinating Manchester – Walking Tour

8.Fascinating Manchester – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews

Walk Manchester from Piccadilly Gardens to Chetham’s Library, with landmarks, city history, private guiding, and useful value advice.

“This walking tour was an absolute delight and a highlight of my visit to this dynamic city. Led by an incredibly knowledgeable guide, the experience exceeded my expectations in every way. Our guide, demonstrated an unparalleled passion for Manchester's history, weaving together a captivating narrative that spanned centuries. The tour commenced in the heart of the city, with stops at iconic landmarks such as the Manchester Town Hall, where Emma skillfully brought to life the stories of the city's growth and transformation.”

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