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.

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Ann_w
Sep 12, 2025
Our guides enthusiasm for... - Our guides enthusiasm for Manchester was excellent, and .made each step of the journey extremely interesting, and the food was very good too!
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444kylaw
Aug 18, 2025
Sites and Bites of Manchester - Such a great experience! Being able to learn about the history of this great city in the setting of a laid back atmosphere with delicious bites was a one-of-a-kind experience. Highly recommend!
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Josh_b
Aug 15, 2025
Josh Bendat’s review - Julia was great in taking us around Manchester and all the places that locals go to and what she thought were the best places to eat. She was also incredibly kind and helpful and generous with her time. I would highly recommend her in the future to other tourist groups.
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G4678kmpaulb
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing taste tour - Great fun - interesting cultural and historic highlights of the groovy back streets on Manchester as we wandered from food delicacy to food delicacy.
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Sally_t
Jul 22, 2025
Julia was an excellent... - Julia was an excellent guide with a mix of Manchester history and off the beaten track food places. We thought we knew Manchester but visited places we didn’t know existed.
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Ashleigh_d
Jul 17, 2025
Great food and history - This was fantastic. We got an overview of Manchester history and food. The food was great. James, the guide, was knowledgeable about the history of Manchester and put a personal spin on the tour as well with anecdotes.
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Frank_a
Jul 16, 2025
Enjoyable morning, great... - Enjoyable morning, great food and lots of interesting information about Manchester history and development.
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39klausl
Jul 11, 2025
Can recommend - Lovely tour guide, good hidden gem food spots und lots of historical anecdotes. Also, a group size of four with nice fellow participants. What’s not to like?
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Sarah_w
Jul 10, 2025
10/10 Recommend - What a great experience! I would do this again in a heartbeat, worth every penny. Our tour guide, Lala, was so fun and knowledgeable. We found little gems that I would t have otherwise found. I learned so much about the City and its history. If you do anything in Manchester, do this.
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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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From $113
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).