Manchester Tour: Discover City's Rich History

Explore Manchester’s rich history and vibrant culture on a guided walking tour. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and the stories that shaped the city.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Peter’s Square - Begin your journey with a guide in St Peter’s Square and delve into the rich history of this remarkable Northern city!
  • Chinatown - Explore the UK’s second-largest Chinatown, capture a photo by the paifang, and discover the multicultural essence that defines Manchester.
  • Sackville Gardens - Experience the vibrant Gay…
What's Included
  • Local guide
Additional Information

Experience the sights and sounds of the city as you journey through time to uncover our rich history, and see how it has transformed Manchester into the lively city it is today.
From its Roman origins to the industrial revolution, from the struggle for women’s rights to today’s dynamic music and LGBTQ+ scenes — Manchester is a city in constant motion. On…

Location
Manchester Central Library
Please meet your guide outside the Manchester Central Library in St Peter's Square. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket and/or lanyard.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rosscb5758kz1908
Oct 14, 2025
We really enjoyed our walk with David - We really enjoyed our walk with David. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was my first visit to Manchester and we were so impressed with the look and feel of the city, we wanted to find out a bit more. It was well worth the money.
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W9368dmlarsr
Oct 4, 2025
Great Tour! - Amazing Tour! David's an absolute gem. Great insight into Manchesters extensive and remarkable history. Bring an umbrella!
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Elizabeth
Oct 2, 2025
Highly recommend! - Gordon 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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Azim
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing and historic walk - A wonderful walk thru historic Manchester. David was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this tour.
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Vacation64098272027
Sep 29, 2025
Being a tourist in your own city - Gordon was friendly, welcoming, and superbly knowledgeable on Manchester, its history, places, and he had little stories to share. We were 2 friends being tourists in our own city. We learnt things we didn't know, like the symbolism of the Pankhurst memorial & statue, and visited areas we didn't know existed like Sackville gardens with the Alan Turing bench & statue. It was great to see other participants from over the world interested & enjoying our city.
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Donna_a
Sep 27, 2025
Highly recommend! - David is so knowledgeable and delivers the tour with humour and passion! My husband has lived in Manchester since he was born and still learnt something new. This is a great tour, do not hesitate to book on!
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Dirkds4313hu
Sep 25, 2025
Great city tour! - David did a great city tour and also answered many other questions about Manchester. Can always recommend the tour!
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Prernachettri
Sep 24, 2025
A must do!! - This walking tour was an indeed an experience in itself. The guide was amazing and so was the tour. Loved it!!
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P1810hrbrookem
Sep 22, 2025
Beautiful day to tour Manchester - Gordon was very friendly and made our small group feel comfortable asking all our questions. Also, it was a beautiful day so we got to go to all the places on the itinerary. My friend and I really enjoyed this tour!
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Rockchick991
Sep 21, 2025
Nice small personable tour with David - We had a very nice small tour around Manchester with David. I love walking tours because you get a good overview of the city. I also like hearing the history. David was knowledgeable and personal.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).