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1 hour 15 minutes
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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 Football Club to the Museum of Science and Industry, you will be an expert on Manchester by the time the tour is over!
Whether you are visiting the UK from overseas or simply fancy a trip to Manchester, our tours are enjoyable, informative and engaging. With English commentary by Lord of the Rings and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Audio Guide
Round-trip by open-top sightseeing bus
On-board Commentary
Restroom on board
WiFi on board
Duration:1 hour 15 minutes
Operating Schedule:Pink Time Table - 10:30 12:00 14:00
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yazmin A,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is the worse sightseeing bus that I have ever been, and I have been in many. This is the first time I have felt compelled to write a review for a sightseeing bus, but it was so bad that I had to make this review. I took this bus unfortunately in Manchester on October 2, 2025. The driver was the unfriendliest person, in a really bad mood, with curt responses, not even when directly asked about the times for pick up. He pretty much told us the wrong time. The times for the pick up in between stops were huge so it was a lot of waiting time in between sites. Idk if there are more busses going around but for us was always the same driver, so it looked like it was only one bus going around. The bus was old, and the explanations were done aloud with bad speakers so it was difficult to understand. Specially for someone that English is not their first language and are paying for a guided tour for obvious reasons. They don’t provide earphones with explanations translated in different language. Overall the experience was really bad. Don’t waste your money on this. I ended taking an uber to get back to my hotel because the waiting time was unbearable..
Janet S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very interesting history. Don't miss visiting Science and Industry museum fantastic. A great place for kids and adults.
Talimai I,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
Never book on a Sunday. and this should not be available for Sunday bookings too. We booked and waited for hours and hours for the bus only it never came. Annoying
James B,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
The tour times are earlier in the day with 2pm being the last one. Aldo not a lot of buses do you’ll wait a period of time if you get off until the next one arrives.
graemebA6242XC,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This is not worth the money. An old bus that leaks from the light fittings and a sound system that frequently exceeded 100 decibels during pre recorded commentary ( checked with a sub meter on my phone). The bus has poor visibility from the bottom deck and the seating on the top deck is no good for anyone over 6 feet. You are probably better to get any bus in Manchester and read the Manchester Wikipedia page as you drive around. It will probably be more coordinated than the commentary and drive of the tour.

Samantha D,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I was very happy to see a great part of Manchester, especially Mediacity with all the exciting events to know about. I will attend some of them and Salford itself.
B5454CDsarahh,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Visited from Scotland with 2 young children. Tour was very informative and a great break for little legs. Hopped off twice at the museum of science and industry and media city. Bus driver was helpful in directing us to where we needed to go and times to be back for the last bus back. Will be recommending to family and friends.
Culture25002090336,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Loved every second of it especially seeing Old Trafford the theatre of dreams 😍! Would definitely go again and recommend to all!
pluto5001,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
One of the best value tours ive been on family at £30 for two days first day went to football museum jumped back on an hour latter went to manchester united ground back on an hour later and dropped off at the science museum spent a few hours there and back to our hotel just around the corner second day ( wifes day). Went to the cathedral back on to media city caught the last bus had two great days both the drivers were full of information about places near to the other stops Well done Manchester sightseeing
Pioneer21845898255,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Superb tour with a great value ticket. £15 for 2 day ticket allowed me to see alot of Manchester and take in it's history and great pictures.Full commentary which I found very informative gave me some great knowledge about Manchester and how it has developed over time.i will defo be back to do this tour again
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