Walking Tours in Manchester: 4 That Live Up to the Photographs

1.Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour

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

Meet Gareth at Manchester Central Library at 2 pm for a 2.5-hour walk through Manchester’s civic center, canals, Gay Village, Chinatown, medieval quarter, and football district. Expect clear stories, an easy pace, plenty of standing, and practical food and drink tips. The tour is in English, costs $24.27, and allows up to 25 people.

“There were about 12 people in our group. It was easy to find Gareth. We went round the central part of Manchester and Gareth was an excellent guide - knowledgable, witty and fun. He also gave several ideas of other places we could visit so it was a great orientation tour.”

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2.Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour

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

Walk from the Free Trade Hall to Afflecks with a local guide, often Joe, tracing Manchester’s music, football, industrial, and film stories. You’ll visit Chinatown, the Northern Quarter, the Greater Manchester Police Museum, and music landmarks linked to Oasis, The Smiths, Joy Division, The Stone Roses, and more. Expect about 2 to 3 hours on foot, with plenty of stops for stories and photos.

“joe is a great guy wiyh loads of local information... even the weather didn,t spoil the toue of the city”

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3.Media City & The Quays Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Walk about 5 kilometres from Media City Piazza with guides such as Frank or Craig, following canals and bridges past The Lowry and Imperial War Museum North. Expect local history, old photographs, Media City stories, future development plans, headsets, and a family-friendly pace that can be adapted for wheelchair users.

“The best walking tour, don’t miss it the next time you are in Manchester or Media City 👏👏👏👏👏”

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

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

Join Manchester Wine Tours for a four-hour afternoon walk through Manchester city center, led by Kel. You will visit four different wine venues, taste varied wines with snacks, and pass statues and points of interest along the way. The small group is limited to 12 people, with the exact route sent at least 24 hours before departure.

“Fabulous day ! Kel was so welcoming and very knowledgeable , She took us to some fantastic places that we didn't even know existed in Manchester, The wines were fantastic and the food pairing were amazing ! It was a small group and everyone got on and we all stayed at the last venue and had drinks together. Already looking forward to the next one ! xx”

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