Manchester Food Tours

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Top 10 food tours & experiences around Manchester

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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The best private food tours & experiences with locals

A day in Manchester isn’t just about exploring this fascinating cityscape’s famous attractions. It’s also the perfect excuse to experience the city’s unique culinary culture. In this northern England powerhouse, there’s no lack of incredible cuisine – and what better way to taste the best of it than on the ultimate food tours of Manchester with a local guide? Book Manchester food tours for an unforgettable day fueled by some of the tastiest grub the city has to offer, plus a local guide to be your GPS, restaurant reviewer, and dinner date – and don’t worry, because we’ll still help you squeeze in some sights. What more could you ask for from Manchester food tours?

Meet some of our food-loving local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Taste Mancunian cuisine

Most of Manchester’s must-try culinary contributions are likely dishes you’ve never even heard of. From “parched peas” to “pasty barm”, don’t even bother trying to imagine what the city’s favorite foods could be! Luckily, your local host has done all the research already, and will be quick to show you the Mancunian creations that will suit your taste. On our food tours of Manchester, perhaps you’ll feast on a freshly baked Eccles cake, a pastry filled with currants, sugar, and space. Or maybe you’ll chow down on rag pudding – meat and onions wrapped up in a steamed suet pastry. On Manchester food tours, the choice is yours!

Discover the diverse culinary culture

Throw every stereotype you have about northern English cuisine out the window, because on food tours of Manchester, we guarantee you’ll be proven wrong. That doesn’t mean you won’t experience traditional treats like Sunday roasts and British pub grub – it just means you’ll also find astounding diversity you may not have expected. Discover Manchester’s history and heritage through its famous foods, which range from the hearty and homely to the shockingly high-end. Whether food tours of Manchester take you to a humble local haunt or an upmarket eatery, you won’t be disappointed.

Uncover modern Manchester

Contemporary Manchester cuisine is found at trendy food trucks, tap rooms, and bars, and it can take your tastebuds on a trip around the world. On Manchester food tours with a local guide, you’ll explore local hotspots that have elevated the city’s food scene over the past few years. Book our ultimate Manchester food tour and explore the trendy Northern Quarter, where the most popular dishes represent everywhere from Texas to Thailand. As you wander between stylish food markets and cool cocktail lounges, you’ll be blown away at how much the city’s culinary culture has shifted.

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Latest reviews from our guests

I am new to Manchester and I decided to arrange a 4-hour private tour of the city to understand its layout, main attractions and history. Kevin was my tourguide and he exceeded my expectations. Kevin walked me to all main landmarks, explained the fascination history of Manchester, but also the life in this great city. I was blown away by how many library, museums, history there is in Manchester, but also by the variety of neighbourhoods. Kevin is very engaging, knowledgeable and charming. He gave many tips about places to visit on my own. I very much enjoyed my tour with him. I could have not asked for a better first introduction to Manchester.

January 2025

Elisabetta R
I am new to Manchester and I decided to arrange a 4-hour private tour of the city to understand its layout, main attractions and history. Kevin was my tourguide and he exceeded my expectations. Kevin walked me to all main landmarks, explained the fascination history of Manchester, but also the life in this great city. I was blown away by how many library, museums, history there is in Manchester, but also by the variety of neighbourhoods. Kevin is very engaging, knowledgeable and charming. He gave many tips about places to visit on my own. I very much enjoyed my tour with him. I could have not asked for a better first introduction to Manchester.

January 2025

Elisabetta R
Darren was a fantastic guide with lots of wonderful stories about Manchester’s history. I especially enjoyed the sit down for a beer and was introduced to a new favorite from Taack brewery

September 2024

Derek H
Darren had great stories to supplement all is factual knowledge of the football scene in Manchester. The pint together is a great way to finalize the tour and Darren is so knowledgeable on the local beer producers.

September 2024

Derek H