What to do and see in Manchester, England: The Best City Tours

March 12, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Famed for its soccer team and music scene, which has produced the likes of the Smiths and Oasis, this center for sports and the arts is a down-to-earth and friendly city. The so-called Capital of the North has overcome industrial decline, bombing (in WWII and by the IRA) to become a confident and cosmopolitan city of well over two million. It is well served by a bus and light rail network. Top attractions include the Lowry art complex, arcade Affleck's Palace and Canal Street gay village.
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1. Peaky Blinders Full Day Tour with Tommy's Mansion

Lime Street, Lime St, Liverpool L1 1RD, UK Brit Movie Tours
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Enjoy a fully guided tour of Peaky Blinders Filming Locations on this small-group full-day tour from central Liverpool. The tour features informative commentary from your guide as you visit iconic locations from the show including the location used as Tommy's country home. On the tour you'll see the hospital where Michael recovered, the canal location used as Camden Town, Mosley's rally, Tommy's office and and much more. Your tour will end back in central Liverpool.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By davec934

Booked for April 2020 but was cancelled due to Covid and wouldn’t refund money,issued voucher to use in 2021.Now informed that they won’t honour existing booking as they’ve put price up by £150 ???????? so have refunded original money.Have kept my money for over a year to help their business survive but now increased the price by about 80% and don’t want to look after existing bookings.Shocking way for a company to act so avoid them at all cost.Contact Liverpool taxi drivers via social media who will look after you at a fraction of the cost with a professional service. Brit Movie Tours are greedy and unprofessional !!!

2. Christmas In Manchester: Private Experience With A City Host

Manchester, UK City Unscripted Manchester
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Book a Local Host for a personalised Christmas itinerary in festive Manchester. Ditch the travel guides, decide where to go, what to see, what to do together with your private, personal, like-minded Local Host. With a friend who knows what you like the city will unveil its best to you. 

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, A cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine to warm up or a soft drink per person, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: What's not included, Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By andreaerdna2018

My son (21) and daughter (28) went on the tour and absolutely loved it.Their tour guide, Roy, was a legend and they sang his praises. He was so informative and told them so much more then they expected. Not only did he have great musical knowledge, but he also added interesting info on Manchester and pointed out things and buildings of note as they went around. The tour included a visit to the Salford Lads Club and museum where they had quite a chat with the guys who ran it. Uber taxis and a complimentary pint were included in the price of the tour which was personalised by including info and stops associated with their favourite bands. Well worth the price and they said they would reccomend it to anyone interested in the Manchester Music scene. Well done Roy! Altough there doesnt seem to be response to the questions aaasked on Tripadvisor dont let this put you off. Once they had booked they were contacted directly to state details which would help create a tour just for them.

3. Manchester's Music Scene

Manchester, UK City Unscripted Manchester
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Private and personalised experience with a Local Host. Manchester is renowned for being the vibrant capital of music in the UK - there are more live music shows here than anywhere else in the country - and it has recently been crowned the UK’s ‘best live music city’ too. Manchester is home to legendary bands like The Smiths, Joy Division and the Buzzcocks and many more. So with a Local Host by your side, follow the trail of the Manchester’s musical heritage through the city. Explore the neighbourhoods where Manchester’s home grown talent started out, visit some of the best venues and historic pubs and discover how proud the locals are of their musical culture as you stop by landmarks like Manchester’s Music Walk of Fame.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location), 2 craft beers or ales

Exclusions: Food and drinks additional to the ones included in the experience, Tickets to any attractions (most museums are free), Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By 120flo

Very good visit, staff are very knowledgeable about the history of football, lots of memorabilia, facts and figures. Recommend the ladies football history tour. Very informative and staff really helpful and friendly and have a real passion for the game. We had a lovely morning and only scratched a little of it, so much to see and do . Good value for money and a free return visit ticket within 12 months!!

4. Manchester One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Manchester, UK City Unscripted Manchester
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You’ll join one of our Manchester hosts as they show you some of the city’s hidden gems, local hangouts and secret spots. Whether you’re a football fan, keen on getting to know the city that Manchester United call home or you’re just looking to indulge in some northern culture - your host is excited to share their city with you. Get ready to lose yourself in all that this city has in store; just don’t forget to get the scoop from your host about other things to enjoy in Manchester. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 8 hours with your host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By andreaerdna2018

My son (21) and daughter (28) went on the tour and absolutely loved it.Their tour guide, Roy, was a legend and they sang his praises. He was so informative and told them so much more then they expected. Not only did he have great musical knowledge, but he also added interesting info on Manchester and pointed out things and buildings of note as they went around. The tour included a visit to the Salford Lads Club and museum where they had quite a chat with the guys who ran it. Uber taxis and a complimentary pint were included in the price of the tour which was personalised by including info and stops associated with their favourite bands. Well worth the price and they said they would reccomend it to anyone interested in the Manchester Music scene. Well done Roy! Altough there doesnt seem to be response to the questions aaasked on Tripadvisor dont let this put you off. Once they had booked they were contacted directly to state details which would help create a tour just for them.

5. Manchester Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included), All Fees and Taxes

6. Manchester Music Tours

The Koffee Pot, 84-86 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE, UK sean parker

This is an Iconic, Bespoke Music Tour, collected from my 22 years working in the Manchester Music Industry. We make the tour special by letting you walk the streets of Manchester with us and give you a real feel of what manchester is all about. You will also get to use our fantastic metro while being guided by us and get an actual feeling of what life is like in manchester and how great a City it really is. Will will also include an Amazing Lunch at One of Manchester's Best Restaurants.

Inclusions: A Fantastic Lunch will be provided at a Restaurant in Didsbury. The restaurant is in the Top ten places to eat Within Didsbury and is a personal favorite of Mine., All Day Metro Travel Card, this can be used in all Zones and is Unlimited for the rest of the Day

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7. Chinese-speaking Manchester Walking Tour by RobinGO

Deansgate, Manchester M3 4LG, UK RobinGO走咯旅行

- Explore Manchester in the Manchester Way - Tours are led by native Mancunions - Guaranteed departures, you book you go - Mandarin-speaking tour guide - Combining culture, history and engagement activities

Inclusions: Mandarin-speaking Tour guide service

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Entry Tickets(if any), Tram Ticket

8. Private Manchester Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised

Manchester, UK City Unscripted Manchester

So you’ve got a full day to explore Manchester? Whether you’re a football fan, keen on getting to know the city that Manchester United call home or you’re just looking to indulge in some northern culture - join one of our hosts who can’t wait to share with you what makes their city so special! Stop for a pub lunch and yes, even a local pint or two, do some street food feasting at a market or visit the Curry Mile; it’s all up to you, we’re just here to make it happen. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: A private and personalized experience, 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host - Pick your preferred duration when booking!, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By andreaerdna2018

My son (21) and daughter (28) went on the tour and absolutely loved it.Their tour guide, Roy, was a legend and they sang his praises. He was so informative and told them so much more then they expected. Not only did he have great musical knowledge, but he also added interesting info on Manchester and pointed out things and buildings of note as they went around. The tour included a visit to the Salford Lads Club and museum where they had quite a chat with the guys who ran it. Uber taxis and a complimentary pint were included in the price of the tour which was personalised by including info and stops associated with their favourite bands. Well worth the price and they said they would reccomend it to anyone interested in the Manchester Music scene. Well done Roy! Altough there doesnt seem to be response to the questions aaasked on Tripadvisor dont let this put you off. Once they had booked they were contacted directly to state details which would help create a tour just for them.

9. Manchester Christmas Market walking tour with Mandarin speaking guide

Manchester Central Library, St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD, UK RobinGO走咯旅行

- The Mandarin Walking tour is endorsed by VisitManchester - Explore Manchester in the Manchester Way - Tours are led by native Mancunions - Guaranteed departures, you book you go

Inclusions: Mandarin tour guide service

Exclusions: Travel Insurance, Entry ticket (if any)

10. Liverpool the Beatles Legend Fab Four and Manchester City 2 Days Private Tour

Tourope UK

Music, football, pride and tears. This Liverpool and Manchester tour is the blend of British popular music & sports legends as well as life on the sea. Both cities provide the spirit of football, music as well as industry. Liverpool is a naval city with its unique attractions, exciting events, world-class sports, outstanding musical cultural legacy, and renowned warm welcome. Liverpool's culture and heritage are right at the heart of the city with its largest collection of museums and galleries and of course the home of the world-famous Fab Four, the legendary Beatles. As for Manchester, as you would expect from the first modern, industrial city, not only well known for its warehouses, cotton mills, the viaducts and water channels, but also known with the spirit of football and its joy thanks to world-class stadium Old Trafford and National Football Museum in the heart of the city. Let's explore Britain's most popular and iconic cities of all time in British sport & music culture.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

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Reviewed By Zia1974

We had an amazing experience today at Stamford Bridge with the stadium tour. Our tour guide Trevor was excellent and so knowledgeable, Thankyou Trevor

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