The 4 Best Walking Tours in Manchester

1.Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,033 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Walk central Manchester with a guide such as Gareth, moving from Central Library and the suffragist memorial to Chinatown, the Gay Village, Manchester Cathedral, Chetham’s Library, and the Shambles. Expect history, local stories, an easy pace, and plenty of standing. The 2 pm tour costs $24.27 and ends near the cathedral.

“This was a perfect tour to see many of the key spots in Manchester Our guide, Gareth, was wonderful and very knowledgeable I highly recommend this tour if youbonly have a day or two to explore Manchester”

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2.Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 587 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $20

Follow a local guide through Manchester from the Free Trade Hall to Afflecks, with stories about Oasis, Joy Division, The Smiths, football, film sites, Chinatown, and the Northern Quarter. Joe often leads the walk, though guides can vary. Expect roughly 2 to 3 hours on foot, a maximum group of 30, and plenty of stops for photos and questions.

“Great informative tour full of anecdotes told with humour. Highly recommend for both visitors and locals.”

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3.Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester’s best bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Kel from Manchester Wine Tours for a four-hour walking wine tasting through Manchester city centre. You will visit four wine venues, taste a range of wines with snacks, hear about local points of interest, and move between stops with a group capped at 12 people. The route changes, so your final meeting details arrive 24 hours before departure.

“Fabulous day ! Kel was so welcoming and very knowledgeable , She took us to some fantastic places that we didn't even know existed in Manchester, The wines were fantastic and the food pairing were amazing ! It was a small group and everyone got on and we all stayed at the last venue and had drinks together. Already looking forward to the next one ! xx”

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4.Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk central Manchester with guides such as David, Sam, Gordon, or Rebecca, stopping at St Peter’s Square, Chinatown, the Gay Village, Northern Quarter, Manchester Cathedral, and more. This 90-minute English tour suits first-time visitors who want local stories, major sights, and a useful introduction for $19.44.

“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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