Manchester Food Tour: Explore Vibrant Culinary Spots

Embark on a 3-hour guided food tour in Manchester, exploring the city’s vibrant areas and tasting special dishes that tell the story of Manchester. Meet local chefs, bakers, and producers and discover the hidden culinary gems of the city.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Ancoats became the world’s first industrial suburb at the end of the 18th century. It was the beating heart of the British empire’s Industrial revolution. Now the area has been voted one of the top places to live in the world. Old mills have been restored and converted into flashy apartments. The area is full of bars, restaurants, deli’s and producers….

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This food tour takes participants through two of Manchester’s most lively neighborhoods. Discover the captivating history of Manchester and its residents.
From the golden era of the Industrial Revolution to the ultra-modern and trendy city it is today, the tour includes visits to some of the city’s renowned dining spots as well as hidden gems. Each…

Location
Waterside Coffee
Redhill Street
We'll be waiting for you outside Waterside Coffee, 7 Redhill Street, M4 5BA. If you arrive early please feel free to buy yourself a takeaway coffee or soft drink. They are not part of the tour but they're a great local business.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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199kristinj
Jun 30, 2025
Great family outing for all ages! - Thanks to Liv for taking us on a terrific tour through Manchester. The food stops were each delicious and we learned a lot about the city. It wasn’t just about food but a good look at the history as well. Liv was an awesome guide- easy to talk to, very knowledgeable and really cared that we had a good time. The food samples were generous- good value for the price of the tour.
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Erika_m
Jun 26, 2025
Good vibes & Good food - We really enjoyed our tour. Our guide was so kind and informative. I loved her passion for history and yummy food. The weather varied considerably but she knew little areas to tuck away. My favorite was the fresh bread and soup stop! I also loved the smaller food tour. Felt much better and we were crammed into places. Highly recommend!
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Drebbien
Jun 22, 2025
Don’t miss Canals and Canapés with Juliette! - Juliette was an amazing guide for this food tour. We learned a lot about the history of Manchester while sampling various foods from the multicultural people in the area. She has a passion about the food she shares and the history of the different areas we visited. We had a small group and never felt rushed or hurried along.
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Benjamin_s
Jun 16, 2025
Refreshingly Enjoyable - I had low expectations as this was my first food tour. The reviews were good but I didn't know what we would get. In the end it was well worth it. Jillian is so fun, easy going, and has great stories. Plus she put together a delectible variety of food. My son and I very much enjoyed it. 5 savory and 1 sweet. We loved the food And got to know more about Manchester and it's history.
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Emil_e
Jun 10, 2025
Delicious! - What a wonderful tour! Delicious food, really nice company and a terrific guide. Julia was really knowledgeable and friendly, made everyone feel welcome, and you could really tell she was passionate about and enjoyed what she was doing. We had a great time and would recommend the tour to everyone visiting Manchester.
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Andrewwn9868cp
Jun 8, 2025
This and that yer know - Absolute value for money. We learned a lot of history, met some great people and above the food was plentiful and tasty. Star of the show was our Swiss host Julia. No one more passionate about Manchester than her. Great way to see and taste the city.
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Robert
Jun 5, 2025
Great trip/ great guide - Julia was an excellent and knowledgable guide , combining great historial detail with a love of food. She was attentive an also had a good sense of humour.
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Juan_f
May 24, 2025
Fun activity - Great way to get to know some history about the city, culture and traditions. And of course enjoy some delicious food along the way.
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1gill2010
May 22, 2025
Satisfying day! - We covered two really interesting areas - Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. Ample food included and plenty of variety, including catering for vegetarians. Our guide, Liv, was very sweet and indulged our group's passion for Bruce Springsteen and constant chatter about him!
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Escape782088
May 28, 2025
The Tour needs better food stops. - Tour guide did a nice job, however the food was fairly average/ mediocre compared to the other London food tours. THE INDIAN FOOD WAS BLAND.
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From $113
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).