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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.
leandrovJ8260QX
01 May 2024
One of the best walking tours we've done in years. Couldn't think of a better way to explore the city. Joe is very entertaining and super knowledgeable on the history and culture of Manchester. Time really flew by. Would definitely recommend!
582lizzad
30 Apr 2024
Ok, so this guy has. massive group (good for him, always glad to support locals) but no microphone, a xeroxed book full of overused, washed out pics that would be a joke if it were free. Im near local to MCR and know some of the musicians he mentions on his tour or know adjacent people enough to them to tell you that a). his constant arrogant, misguided criticism and dismissal of Noel Gallagher (Oasis) was an absolute disgrace (counterpoint- dude wouldnt have a job if it werent for Noel especially! b).He bragged despite his constant complaints about Noel who he doesn't even know and should thank for the boom in the bloody economy for people like him- that he employees the alcoholic, wife-beating, child-beating scumbag that is Tommy Gallagher whenever he can. If you are an Oasis fan or person with basic ethics, this is a no-go and a persona non-grata not only does the Gallagher pops likely know little about the two famous sons he beat- Noel apparently the worst and their poor long suffering mam Peggy but who supports a man who does such things. Tommy hasnt had any contact with his younger two sons for decades and why would they have opened up to a bully father like him so you're better off booking elsewhere. On the ethcs thing- this tour guide who loves to tout his likely crap music, even played a highly embarrassing tune on a plastic recorder and music clips on a no joke tiny wee tape recorder with a miserable tiny speaker. My cousins and I were laughing so hard between this and the laminate book that was so worn out- there was very little visbility. One more ethical issue which, I found deeply offensive was he made fun of and demeaned Noel Gallagher for his dyslexia?! Random and unnecessary... and working in the design field, more creatives than likely not statistically have dyslexia!
Finally- he took us through bars and I hope he had a deal with the bars and cafes because its rude to bring 15-20 people in for really nothing that benefits them (example former DRY Bar -final vestige of Factory Records real estate holdings in MCR).
Some of his facts were off, the tape recorder did no justice to the often well chosen music he played to reflect the Mancunian music scene and a its evolution. No microphone so good luck hearing this guy as well. A shambles. I wouldn't have paid for this but my family came from out of town and surprised booked the tickets.
Departure18987837385
30 Mar 2024
Joe was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I enjoyed that he interspersed the tour with music. We’d definitely recommend this tour.
This tour in
England
is organized by
Manchester Rock & Goal Walking Tour
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