Private Tour
A Taste of Manchester History with Meals Drinks and Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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 continues to inspire progress.
- Discover the influential figures behind Manchester's advancements
- Walk through historic streets rich in industrial heritage
- Learn about Manchester's evolution from the Industrial Revolution to modern innovations
- Ideal for history buffs and those interested in technological progress
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gay Village
Manchester’s Gay Village, centred around Canal Street, is a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood known for its rich LGBTQ+ history, lively nightlife, and welcoming atmosphere. Nestled along the Rochdale Canal, it features a mix of bars, clubs, cafes, and cultural venues, making it a key hub for the city’s LGBTQ+ community and visitors alike.
The Midland Hotel in Manchester is a grand Edwardian building that has been a city landmark since 1903. Known for its stunning architecture and luxury, it has hosted royalty, celebrities, and even political figures like Winston Churchill. It's also famously where Charles Rolls met Henry Royce, leading to the creation of Rolls-Royce.
What‘s Included
2 Alcoholic drinks at selected locations included
5 Carefully Curated Meal options that embodies the city and the history an culture of our story.
Alcohol unavailable for Under 18s
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A Taste of Manchester History with Meals Drinks and Guide
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food and History tour
amh12016,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent experience, the guide is very knowledgable and personable. The drinks and food were very nice and the timings was good. Will definitely book again.
Excellent experience!
DMSipple,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience - the tour was really informative and fun, and it was interesting to go to new places despite living in Manchester for 15 years! Perfect for friends, work activities and families - I’ll be rebooking with family. A big thank you to Danny for looking after us so well. Would recommend!
Fact and food filled tour
P4932QJleighh,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour of Manchester exploring some interesting areas and food venues you would never have found wandering round on your own
Just Amazing
Pioneer33772522765,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour of Manchester , with great food and drink . It gave us all a fantastic taste of Manchester. Danny's knowledge of the area helped all of us understand how brilliant Manchester is .
Well worth the money 😊
Lianne D,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with Danny. Extremely interesting and informative. Food was fantastic. Learnt a lot about my hometown that I wouldn’t necessarily have found out on my own 😎
Recommend
Nic9199,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went out with Danny, very informative, great food, lovely host. Would recommend. Good amount of history spoke about the town of Manchester and the history surrounding it.
Highly recommended!
inger H,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and entertaining walk with a guide who knew everything about Manchester and its history. Combined with good food and drinks in different places, it was a perfect way to experience Manchester!
Fantastic
benkO6446LP,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tours with fantastic food and drinks. Very enjoyable experience. Defo worth booking. Very enjoyable with knowledgeable people.
Recommended!
SivCathrine,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting guiding tour with nice meals and drinks. The tour guides had big knowledge of the history, and presented it quite well.
Food tastings and history
lynnesI116NZ,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a lovely afternoon with our guide Ben wandering through the streets of Manchester learning about it’s history and tasting some of it’s delicious food .. very impressed with Ben’s knowledge and the food we were offered .. great value for money in every way .. ☀️
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