Manchester Walking Tour: Explore Hidden Gems, Street Art, and Historic Landmarks

Discover hidden gems, street art, and historic landmarks on the #1 Google rated walking tour of Manchester. Uncover the secrets of Manchester’s past and explore its vibrant street art scene. Learn about the city’s contributions to world history and music. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Free Trade Hall - Discover the venue where Bob Dylan had his legendary moment with the audience!
  • Manchester Central Library - Inspired by Rome’s Pantheon, this was once the largest public library in Britain.
  • Chinatown - The second largest Chinatown in the UK and the third largest in Europe. Find out why the Chinese community settled in Manchester, their initial occupations, and learn about a notable member of this community and his unique contributions!
  • Portland Street - Uncover the story of how the hotel survived the WW2 blitz and visit the spot where the Stone Roses signed their first record deal.
  • Newton Street - Explore the sets of BBC and Netflix series, Hollywood movies, and the venues where many famous bands got their start!
  • The Whiskey Jar - Home to over 300 whiskies from around the globe, this venue is where Manchester bands The Smiths, The Stone Roses, and 808 State rehearsed.
  • Greater Manchester Police Museum - Discover the clever methods police used to catch criminals before the era of mobile phones, CCTV, and walkie-talkies!
  • Stevenson Square - Learn about the origins of the famous Northern Quarter and hear the story of a man who became famous almost by accident!
  • Oldham Street - Find out how a former chip shop helped bands like Elbow rise to fame, how it’s adapting to the growth of city center living, and its feature in the Netflix series ‘Safe’.
  • Mosley Street - See where the football league began and how it evolved into The Premier League, now broadcast to over 4 billion people annually!
  • Afflecks - Visit Manchester’s top boutique arcade. Learn about the mosaics on Afflecks’ exterior and the fashion of the ‘Madchester’ music scene of the 80s and 90s!
What's Included
  • Tour guide
  • Guided tour
Additional Information

Join Jo on the top-ranked Google walking tour of Manchester. Explore the city streets and discover Manchester’s hidden treasures and secrets!

During your explorative journey, you will witness the sets of BBC and Netflix shows. Not only that, but you will also get to see the locations where Hollywood movies have been shot and get a feel of New York through the architectural designs, staircases, and sidewalks of Manchester.

Experience the phenomenal street art of the Northern Quarter and take advantage of plenty of Instagrammable moments!

Gain insights about a Manchester native that played a crucial role in wrapping up the Second World War. You will also learn about Manchester’s significant contribution in the fight against slavery.

Discover the many firsts Manchester has gifted the world - like the handheld ice cream, voting rights for women, the concept of vegetarianism, and the establishment of policemen! Moreover, you will get to visit the meeting place that led to the inception of the Premier League!

Get to know the career history of famous singers before they became household names! Learn why Manchester boasts of a rich musical heritage, greater than any other city in Britain!

Location
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel
Peter Street
Tours leave from The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Inge
Sep 27, 2024
Fantastic tour! - Loved the tour! Fantastic how Joe gives you at the same time a great idea on music in this city as well... definitely recommendable! He is super flexible, so will adapt his tour on the interests of the group too. We had a lovely small group as well, very nice vibe. :-)
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Jenp9494
Sep 27, 2024
Informative and fun - Joe had excellent knowledge of Manchester and we learnt loads as well as seeing the inside of various venue. Great tour for a 3 hour insight into Manchester.
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Roving18943957164
Sep 25, 2024
A wonderful way to see & rock around Manchester City! - I had a wonderful time on my tour with Joe. 3 hours seem to fly by as I learned so much about Manchester, it's incredible history & its amazing musical history! Joe was very enthusiastic and his knowledge was also incredible! Highly recommend this tour with Joe, a different approach with the music but worth every minute!
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Grandtour58411020194
Sep 24, 2024
Best way to discover Manchester! - I did a tour with Joe and it was a very enjoyable experience. Joe knows so much about the city, music, football, etc and has also a lot of stories to tell. The tour was longer than I expected but I did not see the time pass. It was a great way to discover Manchester, thank you Joe!
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Haagscongresbureauv
Sep 16, 2024
Madchester to the max! - Very nice and interesting tour! Joe's knows a lot about the 'Madchester' music scene and tells you all the stories and shows you all the places. Also some background on the cities industrial heritage and a few beautifull old pubs. Thank you Joe!
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Kathleenturneroverdk
Sep 12, 2024
A ROCKing Good Time. - Joe knew it all. Loved the local insights. Architecture. Industry history. Music lore. Back stories. Thanks heaps.🤘🖤🇦🇺
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Alexandra07102018
Sep 9, 2024
Interesting insight to Manchester! - Joe did a really interesting and informative tour. Getting to see/learn about locations that were used for filming Peaky Blinders & The Crown to mention a few. Good knowledge of the music scene, lots of anecdotes on Happy Mondays, Oasis and Joy Division. Plus, there's a little bit of history too. Tour lasted around 3 hours which was sufficient. Thanks.
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Pkuyuyue
Sep 9, 2024
Fantastic tour with Joe - I had an absolutely fantastic and enriching tour with Joe, who provided a wealth of insightful information. The tour was exceptionally well-suited for music enthusiasts, offering deep dives into various aspects of musical history and culture in Manchester.
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Softwarelackey
Sep 8, 2024
A trip through Manchester's history- one block at a time - I thoroughly enjoyed the walking with Joe. I never quite appreciated how much history abounds in and around Manchester. Getting to discover the stories behind lots of the city's less well-known haunts was equally exciting. Highly recommended!
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E4655rskirkm
Sep 8, 2024
Grunge n nightclubs tour atmosphere - Great for those who closely follow the music scene since 1980. Sticks closely to the grunge parts of city centre. Dont see where the Gaol reference fits in. Need to consider if your medical conditions can keep up with the pace, local accent and physical access of the guide and route.
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