3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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On this food tour we visit not one but two of Manchester's most vibrant areas. You will hear the fascinating history of Manchester and it's people.
From the golden age of the Industrial revolution to the ultra cool and trendy city of today. On the tour we'll visit some of the city's most famous eating places and also some of our secret spots. Each place we visit has a special dish that tells a story of Manchester. We'll even enjoy a paired glass of wine at one stop and a unique Manchester tipple along the route. All included, no hidden extras.
You'll get to meet some of our chefs, bakers and producers. Our mission is to showcase our food heroes and introduce you to a side of Manchester you may never have seen or heard of before.
For every person who does this tour we donate a meal to Eat Well Manchester. A charity helping those struggling with food poverty in our city.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is imperative that you let us know if you have any food restrictions at time of booking. We may not be able to accommodate last minute on the day requests.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Donation to Eat Well Manchester
Enjoy a paired glass of wine at one stop.
We will be trying plenty of different tastings along the tour. Please come hungry.
Gratuities
What To Expect
Ancoats became the world's first industrial suburb at the end of the 18th century. It was the beating heart of the British empire's Industrial revolution. Now the area has been voted one of the top places to live in the world. Old mills have been restored and converted into flashy apartments. The area is full of bars, restaurants, deli's and producers. Making it the perfect place for a food tour. During our walk around Ancoats and the Northern Quarter we'll share stories about the area's incredible history. From the criminals who ruled the streets to the weird and wonderful events that have shaped the city. We'll be visiting 6 locally run, independent food vendors during the tour, enjoying amazing flavours and tastes representing the communities and stories of Manchester. From music to football, industry to activism. The story of Manchester has it all. We'll share these tales as we take you through the backstreets of our city. Visiting hidden gems and places that locals have loved for years. Fascinating history, amusing anecdotes and amazing food all star on our 3.5 hour food tour.
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Reviews
368 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Josh Bendat’s review
Josh B,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Julia was great in taking us around Manchester and all the places that locals go to and what she thought were the best places to eat. She was also incredibly kind and helpful and generous with her time. I would highly recommend her in the future to other tourist groups.
Julia was an excellent...
Sally T,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Julia was an excellent guide with a mix of Manchester history and off the beaten track food places. We thought we knew Manchester but visited places we didn’t know existed.
Great food and history
Ashleigh D,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was fantastic. We got an overview of Manchester history and food. The food was great. James, the guide, was knowledgeable about the history of Manchester and put a personal spin on the tour as well with anecdotes.
Enjoyable morning, great...
Frank A,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Enjoyable morning, great food and lots of interesting information about Manchester history and development.
10/10 Recommend
Sarah W,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a great experience! I would do this again in a heartbeat, worth every penny. Our tour guide, Lala, was so fun and knowledgeable. We found little gems that I would t have otherwise found. I learned so much about the City and its history. If you do anything in Manchester, do this.
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