Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 6 hours 4.8 (6)

Must see Manchester with a local

Visit Manchester's "must-see" landmarks on this full-day, 8-hour tour. Explore all the highlights and gain insider knowledge.

You may expect to hear English when visiting Manchester but there is a distinct Mancunian dialect that can baffle first time visitors!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Enjoy 6 hours with your host, who will show you some of the places which make Manchester so easy to love
  • Experience what you want out of the city - the world-renowned sights, shopping, neighborhoods, museums and of course the footie landmarks!
  • Your experience, your pace - there is no rush to get to everything you want to see, but you’ll certainly have a taste
  • Discover some of Manchester's hidden gems and neighborhoods which suit your vibe
  • Get recommendations for places to eat, visit and things to do during the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

6 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

6 hours with your host
A private and personalised experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our friendly Manchester hosts (goes without saying though, everyone in Manchester is friendly) and set off on a jaunt around this northern city to see its unmissable spots. From Old Trafford to the regenerated Salford Quays, you’ll get a slice of local livin’ and see the highlights, and we’ll throw in a few secret spots along the way too.

A day is never enough to navigate an entire city but you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere, and experience, where Manchester’s down-to-earth reputation, comes from. Of course, there’s always the food too - stop by a pub for some classic pub grub, visit a trendy food market or explore a street known for the global cuisines on offer.

Experience the real Manchester at a pace and places that suit your vibe - just get ready to fall in love with the city.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Bhupinder, May 2022

Excellent tour Carolina is very informative and helpful Very easy enjoyable day I must do for anyone visiting for the first time and wanting to learn the history of Manchester

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Sucheta, Feb 2017

Bea was extremely knowledge, helpful and fun to be with. She enthusiastically took our pictures and walked at our pace. She was kind enough to go out of her way to show us the station etc.

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Allan, Aug 2019

Roy met us at the hotel and obviously knew a lot about our interests. He gave us a great overview of Manchester and took us to many interesting places. He was very attentive to our possible need to take a restroom or walking break, and gave us many insights about Manchester we probably would not have learned on our own. I would highly recommend him.

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Nicola, Mar 2025

Manchester is such a cool City and my tour guide Darren was perfect. He has lots of interesting local knowledge about the town’s history and culture. He was fascinating on the music scene in particular. It was fun and I would highly recommend.

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Nicola, Mar 2025

Manchester is such a fantastic City. There is so much to see but it is all very walkable. Darren was interesting and funny and passed on his love for the area. He knows a great deal about the history of the City and the music scene in particular. It was a fab morning tour! I would highly recommend.

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Rick, Mar 2025

Did you know that the “insert item” was invented in Manchester? We learned so much on our two hour tour including the incredible listing of invented/created in Manchester tidbits that we have a new found affinity for the city that has nothing to do with its football teams. Jutta was always communicating prior to the tour and even gave us a great pub suggestion for the day before our scheduled tour - she gave us a great 2 hour tour covering everything we asked for in the lead up to the tour. We wanted to know about the history of the city with some emphasis on the music scene in particular the late 70’s and early 80’s punk and new wave music makers. We ended the tour with another great suggestion for a quiet coffee and scone location. Jutta can easily be hired for a longer tour should one have the time or inclination. I’m sure we missed so much. However, it was what we asked for and she delivered in spades. A great tour!

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