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Tours and activities in Manchester

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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

Manchester Taxi Tours with Mike

Welcome to Manchester. The birth place of the industrial revolution. The home of the world’s first computer and the world’s first passenger railway station. Discover much more and join me on the “soon to be famous” Miles with Mike Taxi Tour. I will be your personal tour guide, a born and bread, Mancunian and licensed Taxi Driver for over 20 years. I love this City and can’t wait to show you aroun…

5.0(52)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £145 per person

moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game

Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure, and based in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, moviESCAPE is a perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, stag dos, hen dos, groups and work colleagues alike. Be the star in your very own movie, feel the atmosphere and live the moviESCAPE experience! Let The Game Begin! You find yourself…

5.0(52)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £60 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

moviESCAPE Stockport Merlin's Magic Academy Escape Room Game

Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure, and based in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, this escape room is a perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, stag dos, hen dos, groups and work colleagues alike. Be the star in your very own movie, feel the atmosphere and live the moviESCAPE experience!

4.9(36)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £65 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

moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon's Curse Escape Room

Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure, and based in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, this escape room is a perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, stag dos, hen dos, groups and work colleagues alike. Be the star in your very own movie, feel the atmosphere and live the experience!

4.9(35)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 35 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £65 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

The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester

If you’re a literature fan, this tour is for you. If you’re a nature fan, this tour is also for you. If you’re a history fan... you see where we’re going with this, right? Today you explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a hub of natural beauties and historic feats. And for those with a love of the written word, you’ll be thrilled to dive into the pages of the Brontë country, exploring towns…

4.8(26)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 26 reviews10 h 45 minFree cancellation

From £52.60 per person

Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide. Stroll around Manchester at your own pace, having the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. You will learn about Manchester's history; from when it was founded as a Roman Fort until it became the amazing city it is today. As you walk through…

4.2(39)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 39 reviews3 h

From £8.99 per person

Experience the Manchester 5 Quarters Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant essence of Manchester on the '5 Quarters' walking tour, where history seamlessly intertwines with modern creativity. This engaging journey covers five unique quarters, each revealing a chapter of Manchester’s rich narrative—from its Roman origins to the heart of the Industrial Revolution, and its contemporary artistic scene. Led by expert local guides, you’ll uncover hidden g…

5.0(21)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £15 per person

ELVIS on the River

A unique cruise aboard the Princess Katherine with two sets of music from the king of rock'n'roll Elvis Presley tribute act.

4.9(19)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £35 per person

Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, music, arts and sport. Discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub it is today with the Sightseeing Manchester tour! When you hop onto the Open-Top Bus Tour, you can enjoy some of the city’s most famous and loved sights. From Manchester United Fo…

3.9(40)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews1 h 15 minFree cancellation

From £15 per person

Haunted Manchester: The Pusher Canal Murder Mystery Walk

A serial killer stalks Manchester's canals. A ghost named Loky needs your help to stop him. In this self-guided mystery walk, a chain letter pulls you into a supernatural hunt through the city's darkest corners, where real crime meets a chilling ghost story. Follow coded clues past Albert Hall, through Marron Place and its grim crime record, and down to the canal towpath where Loky met his end. E…

3.9(36)Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £5.95 per person

Italian Afternoon Tea Experience in Manchester

Very popular unique experience in Manchester City Center. It's an Italian twist on the beloved English afternoon tea in a cosy charming mediterranean style venue in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Our talented chef will create a selection of mouthwatering delicatessen that perfectly fuse Italian flavours with the classic afternoon tea concept. Feast on…

4.2(25)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £25 per person

Manchester Music Scene: Private & Custom Tour with a Local Guide

Manchester is one of the most influential music cities in the world, known for shaping the sound of generations through bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, and more. From gritty beginnings to global impact, the city’s music culture is deeply woven into its streets, venues, and everyday identity. On this private experience, you will explore Manchester’s music scene with a local host who br…

4.3(21)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 21 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £101 per person

Cocktail Making Experience in Wigan Gin Bar

Start with a welcome drink and a reserved table before stepping behind the bar to craft your own cocktails. With expert guidance, you’ll shake, pour, and garnish two cocktails of your choice. Expect prosecco on arrival, hands-on fun, and plenty of laughs — it’s interactive, lively, and made for groups.

5.0(13)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £30 per person

Manchester: Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

Immerse yourself in a world of illusions with over 65 interactive exhibits. Shrink your siblings in the Ames Room, walk on the ceiling of a tram or test your balance in the Vortex Tunnel. Discover the science behind each illusion with simple explanations as you explore, all within a compact layout that’s easy to navigate in 1–2 hours.

4.2(22)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 22 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £25.50 per person

Oasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience!

Join Joe, an Oasis insider who went to school with the Gallagher brothers, on an exclusive Oasis-themed walking tour of Manchester! Whether you're a die-hard Oasis fan or just love Manchester’s rich musical history, this tour promises an unforgettable experience filled with stories, iconic locations, and rare insights. Join the ultimate Oasis Tour in Manchester, where the legendary Britpop band w…

4.4(18)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 18 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £19.99 per person