Walking Tours In Manchester

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in 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 guides and local insiders in Manchester

If you’re looking for the best walking tours in Manchester, you’ve come to the right place. You’re in a city of innovators and idea-makers, where the 19th-century Industrial Revolution began and brought the world some of its most incredible inventions, so it’s not surprising that Manchester walking tours will be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life. City Unscripted will make it even better. Our local Mancunian hosts know every twist and turn of this iconic cityscape, so they’re more than qualified to plan walking tours of Manchester that make every step count. Discover symbols of the city that helped build the modern world, and see it like a local!

Meet some of our Manchester private guides

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!

Step off the beaten track

Manchester is famous for being a city of firsts, giving the world its first railway line and modern computer and being home to the oldest English-speaking library in the world. Our private walking tours in Manchester show you all this and more. Attractions like 18th-century cotton mills and the Manchester Cathedral are must-sees set along the tourist trail, but our local guides will take your Manchester walking tours well off the beaten path. You won’t just see the attractions – you’ll experience the authentic local lifestyle down secret paths rarely wandered by travelers.

Local hosts leading the way

Don’t worry about getting lost or led astray. On private walking tours in Manchester with City Unscripted, you’ll get a like-minded Mancunian guiding you every step of the way – and they’re not just taking you anywhere. Our hosts learn more about your interests and travel style to create tailored Manchester walking tours with you in mind. Your local host will take you on a path between the city’s top sights, hidden gems, iconic markets, cozy pubs, and cool neighborhoods – whatever you want and more. Just tell us what you want to see, and our Manchester walking tours will take you there.

Munchies in Manchester

Manchester might be known more for its history, music scene, and football fanaticism, but England’s “northern capital” is also a culinary wonderland. The city’s diversity makes our Manchester food walking tours akin to a trip around the world. From classic British pub grub to the trendy Northern Quarter, where eclectic restaurants serve food from faraway countries, Manchester food walking tours are always a treat. But in a city famed for its brewing heritage, where independent breweries and pubs are ubiquitous, you might choose to indulge in Manchester pub walking tours instead.

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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
Roy is a wonderful guide. He gave us a great picture of the history and culture of the city. He tailored the tour to our interests and we enjoyed a nice time in an ancient pub. Would take a tour with him again any time.

July 2024

Paul G
Roy is a wonderful guide. He gave us a great picture of the history and culture of the city. He tailored the tour to our interests and we enjoyed a nice time in an ancient pub. Would take a tour with him again any time.

July 2024

Paul G