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‘s Included
Local Guide
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
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Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walk and chat in Manchester with David.
clairesY908LM,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed the very informative walk through the streets of Manchester with David who provided many interesting anecdotes about life in and around the city. Full recommendation!!
Manchester walking tour
Neill S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour by Sam who was very engaging and knowledgeable. Saw a few things I didn’t know about Manchester & I’m from here.
A pleasant 1.5 hour stroll with Sam
TripeAdviser,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was an excellent guide. What he occasionally lacked in specific knowledge about dates etc, he more than made up for in general affability and enthusiasm. Noticing our ages (my boomer wife and I were the only people on this particular tour), he might have switched the focus from Factory Records and the Hacienda to a little more about Manchester's industrial past, but that's a minor quibble. We had a great time overall.
Manchester walking tour
260majellag,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thoroughly enjoyed my walking tour with Gordon today. He was a fountain of knowledge regarding Manchester. The tour was entertaining and just the right length.
Walking Tour was Great Way to see and learn a lot about Manchester when we only had 1 day
Curiosity29671,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We joined this tour last minute and am so grateful the tour guide let us join in- guide was very informative and welcomed questions from the group. He also knew a lot about the music scene within Manchester
Gordon was fantastic! We...
Sydney S,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Gordon was fantastic! We learned so much and got a great tour of the city. He was very knowledgeable and engaging!! Would highly recommend!
Such a Refreshing & Fun Time
R7064TRjessicae,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today, I went on a guided city tour in Manchester with Gordon. It was so fun! Gordon had so many personal stories that made you feel the love he and others have for this city. I hope others get to take this tour to get a glimpse of the awesomeness that is Manchester. Thank you Gordon!!!
Manchester walk
brendakilic,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Sam the guide was a personable young man. However the actual walk was a little disappointing a lot of the information given was about the Manchester musical connections and places to eat rather than the beautiful architecture and history of the city.
Great Tour!
W9368DMlarsr,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing Tour! David's an absolute gem. Great insight into Manchesters extensive and remarkable history. Bring an umbrella!
Highly recommend!
Elizabeth R,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gordon was an absolutely amazing guide. So knowledgeable! He navigated a larger group with mobility issues very well. I appreciated all the information at each stop!
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