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Tours and activities in Manchester

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Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth

Manchester has been my home for 25 years and for the last 9 I’ve been sharing it with visitors as an independent local guide. Discover the stories and history that made me fall in love with my city. If you only have a few days in Manchester, or you want to discover its secrets and explore the main attractions, this is the best walking tour in the city. Because I am limited by number I can ensure…

5.0(1,444)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1444 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £18 per person

Step Inside the Game Show–The Crystal Maze Experience Manchester

Step Inside the Game Show – The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, London or Manchester Unleash your inner adventurer and dive into the ultimate 90-minute immersive experience at The Crystal Maze Experience – based on the hit British TV show! Perfect for families, friends, and thrill-seeking tourists, this one-of-a-kind challenge will have you racing against the clock across four thrilling zones: Azte…

4.9(1,318)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1318 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £39 per person

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester

Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! The working inm…

5.0(1,242)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1242 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellation

From £51 per person

Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour

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…

4.9(611)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 611 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £19.99 per person

LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester

Welcome to the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre is the perfect place to learn and have fun! Learn building tips from your Master Model Builder workshops or zap the skeletons in the Kingdom Quest laser ride. You can also enjoy the Merlin’s Apprentice ride and LEGO® City: Forest Pursuit Driving School or even become your latest recruit at the LEGO® Ninjago Laser Training…

4.1(1,074)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 1074 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £16 per person

Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise

Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price. The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age. So on this tour, we take you on a day trip through the best locations of England’s most famous National Park. You learn the…

4.9(252)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 252 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £75.32 per person

North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester

From the time that you meet your driver/guide in Manchester, you will be whisked away to the mystical world of North Wales. On route, you will find out why North Wales is such a popular Tourist destination within the UK. Your driver/guide will keep you upto date with the history and culture of the areas that you will travel to as we headto our different locations. Step back into Victorian Britain…

4.8(266)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 266 reviews9 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £59 per person

Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Manchester into the vibrant place you see today. From our Roman foundations to the industrial boom, and from our fight for women’s rights to our incredible musicians, Manchester is a city that never stands still. On this guided tour with a local,…

4.9(199)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 199 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £14 per person

Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission

King Edward built a castle in Conwy, King Arthur slayed a giant in Snowdonia, and the Romans laid the foundations for the town of Chester: this part of the world is packed full of myths and marvels. And on this tour, your guide takes you on a journey through the best of the must-see sights. You explore Conwy where a castle watches over a bustling harbour town. You visit Betws-Y-Coed, a quaint vil…

4.8(204)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 204 reviews10 h 45 minFree cancellation

From £74.35 per person

Manchester Angel Meadow History Tour with Author Dean Kirby

Step back in time to the rain-lashed streets of Angel Meadow – the Victorian Manchester slum so vile it was dubbed ‘Hell upon Earth’ by Friedrich Engels. In the shadow of one of the world’s first cotton mills, 30,000 souls trapped by poverty are fighting for survival as the Industrial Revolution is built upon their backs. Mancunian families are struggling to keep body and soul together in overcro…

5.0(119)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 119 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £20 per person

A Silent Disco Adventure in Manchester

Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Manchester. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and lau…

5.0(87)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 87 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £18.50 per person

Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train

Discover the spectacular Lake District National Park with a Lake Cruise before explore the historic towns and quaint villages of Cumbria. Embark on a captivating tour with a knowledgeable and friendly driver-guide abord a comfortable Mercedes mini-van. Our small vehicles allow visitors to venture off the beaten track, experiencing the traditional Lake District countryside in an intimate and immer…

4.8(92)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 92 reviews9 h 45 minFree cancellation

From £79 per person

Manchester Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Manchester is a city of transformation—where industrial heritage meets cutting-edge creativity, and northern grit blends with global culture. From Victorian canals and underground music venues to immigrant neighborhoods and football legends, your experience will reflect the spirit of a city that reinvents itself at every turn. Before the tour begins, you’ll complete a short online questionnaire s…

4.7(82)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 82 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £39 per person

Experience to Play PAC MAN in Real Life

Go head-to-head with your fellow players as you chomp your way through different mazes, levels, and bonus rounds exclusive to the LIVE experience. State of the art technology transforms the space around you into a life-sized arcade adventure. As you enter the maze arena, you become PAC-MAN – dodging Ghosts, snatching POWER PELLETS, and hunting high scores in a fully immersive world.

4.4(100)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 100 reviews30 minFree cancellation

From £25 per person

Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

This region encapsulates everything everybody loves about England. There are rolling hills so green that you wonder whether there’s something unusual in the soil, there are rural towns with more quaint cottages than you can count, and caves with tales of kings, queens, and treachery. On this tour, you explore the most fascinating spots in the area of Derbyshire. You see the gently towering hilloc…

4.7(70)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 70 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £53.57 per person

A Taste of Manchester History with Meals Drinks and Guide

Explore the rich legacy of Manchester, where revolutionary ideas and innovations shaped the modern world. This walking tour takes you through the historic streets where inventors and thinkers left their mark, showcasing the city’s evolution from the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital age. Discover the key figures and moments that define Manchester’s identity and witness how its past continu…

4.9(59)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 59 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £85 per person

A Taste of Manchester's Cottonopolis with Meals, Drinks and Guide

Explore Manchester's vibrant history and its significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution focused on the cotton trade. This journey through the city's past highlights the innovations that transformed industry and society. Learn about Manchester's pivotal role in shaping the modern world as you delve into its rich heritage and stories of the cotton trade. - Discover Manchester's role in t…

5.0(42)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 42 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £85 per person

North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

Caernarfon Castle included We’ll stop in the historic seaside town of Conwy. You’ll have time to explore and take in the sights that make Conwy such a popular visitor destination. After a roam around the town, we’ll head off to explore the incredible Snowdonia National Park, they’ll be plenty of opportunities for photo stops and for you to really enjoy it. We'll journey onto Caernarfon Castle, th…

4.8(48)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviews10 hFree cancellation

From £81 per person

Inspirational guided walking tour of Media City & The Quays

Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City & Salford Quays on this fact-filled 5km walking tour. Meeting under the big digital screen at the Media City piazza, this healthy outdoor walk takes us alongside the banks of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal and relives the epic tale from Manchester's starring role in the Industrial Revolution to its reinvention at the heart of the…

5.0(36)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £14 per person

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

Exploring the sights and scenery of the Lake District from Manchester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable transportation and a knowledgeable guide to provide insight into the region’s highlights. Walk through Blea Tarn, follow hidden roads through Ambleside, taste fresh gingerbread from th…

4.5(55)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 55 reviews9 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £59 per person

Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour

The National Football Museum in Manchester is perfect for football lovers of all ages. We have four floors of galleries and exhibitions to explore. Starting in our Pitch Gallery, you can have your photo taken with our replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies, as well as temporary exhibitions and workshops. Moving upstairs, the Match Gallery houses our most significant and rare ite…

3.9(92)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 92 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £18 per person

Manchester Music Walking Tour

Embark on a Manchester music walking tour for an immersive odyssey through the city's unparalleled musical heritage. See the locations of iconic venues, tracing the footsteps of legendary bands like The Smiths and Oasis. Dive into diverse neighborhoods that birthed movements, feeling the pulse of Madchester in the Northern Quarter. Uncover hidden stories and insights from passionate guides, conne…

4.6(44)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 44 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellation

From £22 per person

Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester

Discover Chatsworth House—a sanctuary of art, beauty, and hospitality. Marvel at a rich collection spanning 4,000 years, featuring masterpieces from Rembrandt to Egyptian sculpture. With over 25 rooms to explore, the choice is yours. As you immerse yourself in art, don't forget to lift your gaze to the stunning surroundings of the Peak District National Park in this one day tour from Manchester.

4.8(31)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £109.74 per person

Pride & Prejudice 2005 Movie Locations Tour from Manchester

Step into the world of Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice on a full-day journey through the beautiful Peak District, visiting locations featured in the acclaimed 2005 film starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. Departing from Manchester, travel into Derbyshire to discover four locations that brought the world of Elizabeth Bennet to life on screen: atmospheric Haddon Hall, the historic town…

5.0(25)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews9 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £149 per person