Manchester Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

4.3(6)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy World City Trail

About this activity

The Best Way to Discover Manchester: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Albert Square or a stroll through St. Peter’s Square and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Learn the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, Royal Exchange Theatre, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Art Gallery, St. Peter’s Square, Town Hall, Albert Square, John Rylands Research Institute, and the Science and Industry Gallery.

What's included

✓Navigation: GPS navigation included via the app.
✓World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
✓Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
✓Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
✓24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
✓Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.

Not included

✕Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
✕Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
✕Max 15 people per booking in Manchester. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.

Meeting and pickup

Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid public Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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