Top Manchester Sightseeing Tours

Swap the hustle and bustle of central Manchester for a more peaceful sightseeing option—a scenic river cruise on a dutch sightseeing vessel. It’s a great way to see multiple top landmarks without being stuck in the middle of crowds. Glide past Manchester Ship Canal, and access great views of Media City, Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, and more.

Discover Manchester with a private guide, and enjoy a tour that’s tailor-made to you. Pick your own departure time, meeting point, and duration, then build an itinerary with a Mancunian guide whose interests match your own. Admission tickets to Manchester attractions are at your own expense, but these can be arranged in advance via your guide.

Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Manchester. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Manchester!

See the best of Manchester, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighborhoods and landmarks like Chinatown, the Royal Corn Exchange, Manchester Cathedral, and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration.

A unique cruise aboard the Princess Katherine with two sets of music from the king of rock'n'roll Elvis Presley tribute act.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. With an avid Man City fan as your guide, hear all about the football (soccer) club’s history as you visit the manager’s dug-out, the press conference room, the changing rooms and other sites that are off limits to the public during matches. Immerse yourself in the City story during a thrilling audio-visual show.

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, Vimto Sculpture, St. Peter’s Square, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

Join Joe on the #1 Google walking tour of Manchester. Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester! On your tour you will see some sets of BBC and Netflix series. You will also see where Hollywood movies were filmed and see that the architecture, staircases and pavements of the streets look like New York. You’ll also experience the incredible street art of the Northern Quarter and find plenty of Instagram photo opportunities! You’ll learn how one Manchester resident was instrumental in ending the 2nd world war. You’ll also see how Manchester had a huge role in leading the way to ending slavery. You’ll see how Manchester gave the world many firsts including the handheld ice cream, women voting rights, vegetarianism and policemen! You will also see the meeting place which gave the world the Premier League! Learn what famous singers did before they made it! And see how and why Manchester has more music than any other city in Britain!

If you love the freedom of independent travel but don’t fancy driving 4.5 hours or more over unfamiliar roads, then this affordable day trip by comfortable Mercedes mini-coach is perfect for you. Enjoy stops at Conwy, famed for its 13th-century castle, Chester, with its Roman ruins and historic cathedral, and Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to beautiful Snowdonia National Park: you choose what to do and pay as you go.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, England’s Lake District lies around 1.5 hours north of Manchester and is incredibly slow to explore without your own wheels. Skip the expense of self-drive when you book this fun tour, with a professional driver/guide to narrate. Stop at a neolithic stone circle, a gingerbread store, and more—there’s even a scenic hike.

Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of a licensed guide when you book this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.

Treat your taste buds to a trip to the much-loved Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester’s iconic Printworks. Classic American cooking and an unrivalled collection of music memorabilia await you at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester. Choose from a 2- or 3-course menu and tuck into tasty dishes such as the classic cheeseburger, ribs and barbecue chicken. Both options come with a dessert and a drink of your choice (soda, tea or coffee).

Sit in air-conditioned comfort as we take you around the Yorkshire Moors and Dales visiting Historic Homes, Superb Engineering Projects and Magnificent Natural Wonders

Manchester is considered England’s music capital, but exploring independently means missing its hidden musical heritage. On this tour, follow in the footsteps of famous Manchester bands like the Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and The Smiths with your guide. Discover iconic locations including the Free Trade Hall, Oldham Street, and Piccadilly Records, stop for refreshments in historic pubs and live music venues, and find out what puts Manchester on Britain’s music map.

See Manchester your way, your style—but with a local’s expertise—when you book this 100% personalized private custom tour. Perhaps you’re a football fan, looking to experience Old Trafford; perhaps you enjoy hip artsy hangouts such as Castlefield; or perhaps the Northern Quarter is more your speed. Whatever suits you, your guide will build the perfect itinerary for the duration you’ve chosen: pay as you go for attractions, food and transport.

This is a state of the art new way to enjoy horror stories. Once you buy a ticket for the ghost tour of Uppermill go on your mobile phone and log in for free. Activate your code and take a look at the map, you are the blue dot in the middle and the location of stories are marked with map pointers. Once activated you have 48 hours to listen to the stories.

If you want to know where all the cool stuff to look at in Manchester and Salford is, no fuss, easy, then this App is made for you. Travel isn't about A to B its all the colourful bits in between, the nooks and crannies, the secrets, the drunk outside Wetherspoons. This limited guide puts you in the driving seat, you open our map and see what you want to see ultra easy and with a 48 hour window an absolute bargain. If you want an easy, stress free, meander through Manchester with our map to guide and look too whenever, then you my friend are a true traveler. “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” John Lennon.

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Manchester Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you. • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline. •Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with. • It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide. •If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.

Manchester is famous for being one of the world capitals of football (soccer), but there is much more to see here. The seventh most populated city in England, it’s also considered a modern hub, but it was once also one of the most important textile centers of the planet. This is where the first computer to store programs and to have memory was created, and it boasts the oldest public library of the English language in the world. So, come and join us to get to know it’s many secrets and interesting facts!

Manchester is known by many as one of the most famous football cities in the world. However, the city has many valuable attractions, as well as many secrets and interesting facts. Did you know that professors at the University of Manchester created the first computer to store program and memory? The city has a library, which is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, and is still open today. You will find interesting facts about the first inter-city passenger railway station and The Bridgewater Canal. Did you know that Manchester is the birthplace of Vegetarianism? When did the vegetarian movement start and why? A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about Manchester.

If you want to know where all the cool stuff to look at in Manchester is, no fuss, easy, then this App is made for you. Travel isn't A to B it's all the colourful bits in between, the nooks and crannies, the secrets, the drunk outside the George & Dragon. This limited guide puts you in the driving seat, you open our map and see what you want to see ultra easy and with a 48 hour window an absolute bargain. Industry - Cottonopolis, mills, slaves, southern states of America - We have it all! Factory record, The Smiths, Oasis, Rob Dylan, Joy Division the Sex Pistols - Cool MCR. Murders and Body snatchers - Dark history History, Rolls Royce, a pub in a toilet - This guide has everything Alleyways that lead to magical views Oh, and class! If you want an easy, stress free, meander through the city with our map to guide and look too whenever, then you my friend are a true traveler. “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” John Lennon.

Opt for a personalized experience of Manchester on a private tour of the city at Christmas time. With a local guide, you’ll create a tailored sightseeing itinerary that takes into account your preferences: choose to focus on Manchester’s fashion, art, food, or architecture, and soak up the city’s festive spirit at a Christmas market.

We offer a full safe Pick Up & Return Service from Manchester. We will be leaving Manchester heading towards Lake Districts National Park visiting Lake Windermere in Cumbria. Top Attractions in Windermere Lake Windermere Orrest Head, Historic Walking Areas Lookouts Holehird Gardens Brockhole on Windermere Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories Lakeland Pony Trek High Street Windermere And much more... Hire your own boat or jump on a cruise boat and explore the lake for yourself. Bring your Picnic Baskets or just enjoy the local fish & chips. Looking forward to Seeing you soon.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Want to get the best of your british experience with your lover? Start with the locations providing you with the best authentic and historical experiences. Such as Manchester Cathedral, Museum of Science and Industry or National Football Museum. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!