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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join Joe on the #1 Google rated walking tour of Manchester. Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!
On your tour you will see some sets of BBC and Netflix series. You will also see where Hollywood movies were filmed and see that the architecture, staircases and pavements of the streets look like New York.
You’ll also experience the incredible street art of the Northern Quarter and find plenty of Instagram photo opportunities!
You’ll learn how one Manchester resident was instrumental in ending the 2nd world war. You’ll also see how Manchester had a huge role in leading the way to ending slavery.
You’ll see how Manchester gave the world many firsts including the handheld ice cream, women voting rights, vegetarianism and policemen! You will also see the meeting place which gave the world the Premier League!
Learn what famous singers did before they made it! And see how and why Manchester has more music than any other city in Britain!
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Tour guide
Guided tour
Departure Point
Free Trade Hall, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP, UK
Tours leave from The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel.
Free Trade Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom Learn about the venue where Bob Dylan had his infamous moment with the crowd! 10 minutes
Manchester Central Library, Manchester, United Kingdom Based on Rome’s Pantheon, this was the biggest public library in Britain. 10 minutes
Chinatown, Manchester, United Kingdom The second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom and the third largest in Europe. Learn why the Chinese came to Manchester, what they did originally and learn about one individual member of the Chinese community of Manchester and what makes him stand out! 10 minutes
Portland St, Manchester M1, UK Learn how the hotel survived the blitz during WW2 and visit where the Stone Roses signed their first record contract. 10 minutes
The Whiskey Jar, Manchester, United Kingdom Over 300 whiskies from all over the world can be found here in the venue where Manchester bands The Smiths, The Stone Roses and 808 State rehearsed. 10 minutes
Greater Manchester Police Museum, Manchester, United Kingdom See the ingenious way that the police would catch criminals in the days before mobile phones, CCTV and even walkie talkies! 10 minutes
Oldham Street, Manchester, United Kingdom Learn how this former chip shop helped bands such as Elbow become famous. You’ll also hear how it’s adapting to the increase in city centre living. You’ll also learn how it’s been featured in the Netflix series ‘Safe’. 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
M7798PXmartinf
20 Nov 2024
Today I went on a 2nd walking tour bringing along two friends this time. We had a splendid experience which gave a real feel and love of the city - its vibrancy, history, music, humour and much more. I highly recommend a walking tour with guide Joe.
lauramL5145RL
18 Nov 2024
Nuestro tour con Joe fue increíble. Si bien ya habíamos tenido oportunidad de hacer otros walking tours, nos gustó mucho el toque de música que le dio Joe no solo contando anécdotas sino mostrándonos la música en vivo. Definitivamente el tour con Joe es algo que no pueden perderse en su visita a Manchester!
DayTrip48797225576
17 Nov 2024
If I could leave a minus star I would.
I was booked on for the 13:30 tour and received an email less than 24 hrs before the tour asking me to join the 10am tour. I emailed back explaining that I would still be travelling up to Manchester at 10am - I heard nothing. I sent another email whilst travelling on the train at 10:30am asking for conformation that the 13:30 tour was still going ahead - I received no response.
I waited over 30mins at the departure point - no one turned up and no correspondence - this really impacted our weekend away.
I have requested a full refund, and I am still waiting.
If we had been notified sooner we could have made arrangements for another tour around Manchester, but this could not be arranged as it was almost 2pm when we left the departure point.
Extremely disappointing - can you please refund me asap!
This tour in
England
is organized by
Manchester Rock & Goal Walking Tour
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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