Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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, from the fight for women’s rights to the thriving music and LGBTQ+ scenes of today — Manchester is a city that never stands still. On this guided tour with a local, walk in the footsteps of suffragettes, pioneering merchants, legendary street artists, and football icons. Explore the city’s most famous landmarks and uncover hidden gems along the way.
The tour includes:
St Peter's Square
Royal Exchange Theatre
Mediaeval Quarter
Street Art
Gay Village
Northern Quarter
And many hidden treasures!
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St Peter's Square
Meet your guide here in St Peter's Square and learn a little bit about the history of this great Northern city!
Discover the second largest China Town in the UK and take your picture by the paifang, and learn about the multicultural melting pot that is simply Manchester
What‘s Included
Local Guide
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Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
Reviews
107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great walk with a local guide
johannt344,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An enjoyable morning walk through the heart of Manchester. Gordon was a fantastic local guide, connecting places and history to his personal life, thus making the stories more meaningful. Thanks.
Great tour!
Sue P,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I love learning about new cities and hearing stories from around the city. This was a very informative tour around the city. We hit up a lot of the must see places. Our tour guy was amazing and you can tell how much pride he has in his city (grey bearded man who has been in Manchester area for 50 years).
Great tour!
00na,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking tour was the perfect way to get to know the city and its history! Our guide David was a brilliant storyteller, and we also got some nice recommendations on things to do during our stay in Manchester.
Thanks Gordon
FergusA898,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordon was a fantastic guide, incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and personable and a great advocate of all that is great and interesting about Manchester
Excellent Tour of Manchester!
nigelsD3480AL,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordon was a first class tour guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable and tailored the tour to suit the dynamics of the group.
Highly recommended - Gordon's Manchester walking tour
Steven1088,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordon was fantastic. I was born in Salford but learnt so much about the city of my birth. My friends from Scotland are now converts to walking tours! Thank you so much, Steven
Excellent tour
jonsG8691SQ,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rebecca the tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and informative. Very enjoyable tour.
Manchester Northern Quarter tour January '26
LeeHam1971,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Northern Quarter tour with Gordon and had a really great time. If you have an interest in street art and the history of the Northern Quarter then you won't be disappointed. Gordon was very friendly and had lots of interesting information to share. His passion for the city and its' art shone through and we loved spending time with him.
A wonderful experience
alisonburden8,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved every minute of it. The passion Gordon has for his city shines through. He is so knowledgeable and describes historic events with wit and a great deal of compassion. 💯recommend
Manchester on local derby day.
V1618ICandreav,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great. Oir guide, Gordon, was knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. Definitely worth it.
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