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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Caitlyn
Apr 6, 2025
Awesome tour!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - This was one of the most satisfying food tours Ive been on, all of the food was excellent, our guide Olivia was great and super friendly. 10/10 experience, would definitely recommend!
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Deborah_r
Apr 5, 2025
Fun experience. - Our guide, Liv, was lovely. She told fun story’s from a young, local perspective. The food was good. I’d do it again if we make it back to Manchester.
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Roberta
Mar 17, 2025
Great tour - Thanks to Aisha for a wonderful tour! She was the perfect host, fun and knowledgeable. Great food whilst learning a little bit of history of Manchester. Takes you to places you wouldn't know they were there ... little family run places with awesome food & generous portions. Highly recommended
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Sightseer623699
Mar 17, 2025
Ayesha the fantastic tour guide! - Ayesha was our tour guide today (17th March) and I can’t sing her praises highly enough! There were only four people in our group, five including Ayesha, and we all got along so well that we have exchanged contact details with each other :) As for the tour, I feel Ayesha perfectly balanced humour, history and food to make for a great afternoon. We had everything from a lovely focaccia sandwich to Caribbean, Asian, New York pizza, pub food, as well as ice cream. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon of my husbands birthday! I would highly recommend Ayesha as a tour guide as well as the tour itself. Kirsty and Floyd :)
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Imhgsy
Mar 14, 2025
Interesting, great food, great guide! - Can't recommend this tour enough! Learn something about the geographical & cultural evolution of Manchester whilst sampling some amazing culinary delights. Aisha was the perfect host - knowledgeable, attentive and fun. Don't hesitate to book, 5* from us.
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Cragniuto
Mar 14, 2025
Beautiful Experience - Very goodtrip. Aisha was super! A very interesting trip for the raid and restaurant of Manchester . Famous and hidden place
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Brenna
Mar 9, 2025
Excellent experience with James! - James was jolly, funny, and just wonderful! The food was quite amazing and we got a lot of fun facts about the city or Manchester! Loved all of it! Come HUNGRY!!
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Bigdoon1
Feb 28, 2025
Excellent tour. - Excellent tour of Ancoats and NQ, our guide Olivia was well informed and engaging. I’ve lived in Manchester for over 60 years and still found new things to discover. Food was very god and varied too.
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Graftonh2023
Feb 26, 2025
Awesome food tour with historical bites. - Awesome food tour with historical bites. The guide, Iyshe knowledgeable and friendly. Easy to book. Highly recommended.
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Robertwn9701jp
Feb 22, 2025
A must for first time visit to Manchester! - Trip was terrific! Julia was amazing! Great food and a knowledgeable guide made the whole afternoon very enjoyable!!!
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From $112
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).