Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
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Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
By Si Manchester
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Ages 0-90, max of 20 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Written guide: English
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- A unique list of 101 things to do in the city
- Entry/Admission - Manchester Ship Canal
- Entry/Admission - Manchester
- Entry/Admission - Sackville Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Chinatown
- Entry/Admission - Manchester
- Entry/Admission - Royal Exchange Theatre
What's not included- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - The Bridgewater Hall
- Entry/Admission - Palace Theatre
- Entry/Admission - Manchester
- Entry/Admission - Manchester Town Hall
- Entry/Admission - The Shambles
- Entry/Admission - Corn Exchange Manchester
- Entry/Admission - National Football Museum
- Entry/Admission - AO Arena
- Start:
- Manchester Central Library, Manchester M2 5PD, UKOutside Manchester Central Library, next to the Red Telephone BoxesPhone Box
End:- Cathedral Street, Cathedral St, Manchester M3, UK
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120647P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 120647P2
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- Manchester Central Library, Manchester M2 5PD, UKOutside Manchester Central Library, next to the Red Telephone BoxesPhone Box
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- FarAway372893773570 contributionsGreat Walking Tour ManchesterExcelent Tour, Gareth was so detailed in his explanatios. We walk through different spots, an talked about history, sports, art, infraestructure of the city. Really recomiendes.Written 30 December 2024
- amélie H0 contributionsFantastic walking tour of ManchesterIt was so lovely to discover Manchester with Gareth (and Sausage!) Gareth shared his passion for his city and so many historical facts and anecdotes. Absolutely recommend the tour to anyone visiting Manchester.Written 14 September 2024
- Nuria S0 contributionsAmazing tourGareth was an amazing guide. The tour is very interesting and necessary to have a first sight of the city. Highly recommended!Written 14 September 2024
- NickieAslanis0 contributionsMust do in ManchesterHave taken this tour twice now with Gareth. Great way to learn more about the city and see key sights. Would highly recommend!Written 28 July 2024
- 371sergid0 contributionsPerfect guided tourPerfect guided tour. The guide explains everything vey well. A 2 hours guided tour across the city. I recommend it to everyone!Written 22 July 2024
- Nomad131102525410 contributionsA fantastic tourVery interesting and comprehensive. The guide had a clear voice but some places are noisy so listeting devices would be helpful. In general, this tour is a must. You will have a glipse on politics, history, music, human rights and more.Written 19 July 2024
- lauramJ2501KY0 contributionsSuper abs easy tour through the city of Manchester. Even restaurant and bar recommendations where given at the endGarreth knows a lot of details about the city and also some fun facts. I quite enjoyed the vibe of the tour and all the information given.Written 13 July 2024
- N9129IFfabioc0 contributionsA positive surprise also for Manchester residents!We live in Manchester for one year and still we discovered many historical secrets and hidden gems of the city đź’Ž Tour super recommendedWritten 13 July 2024
- 258NancyS0 contributionsExcellent introduction and orientation to ManchesterSi Manchester walking tour with Gareth and his dog Salchicha was an excellent orientation and insight into Manchester for us newcomers. We now can choose over the next few days where and how we want to take a deeper dive into Manchester.Written 9 July 2024
- OnAir664548563540 contributionsManchester Si Walking Tour (10.30am)It was the 10.30 walking tour with Gareth. Really enjoyed it. Gareth was very knowledgeable and passionate about his adopted home - found out loads of interesting things and saw places I wouldn't have seen otherwise. Got lots of steps in too. And thanks for the map - it came in really handy. All the best to you Gareth.Written 27 June 2024
- GrandTour421526447700 contributionsHighly recommendExcellent walking tour 2hours of interesting and informative conversation. A fantastic insight into the history of a fantastic city Would highly recommendWritten 1 June 2024
- D559CYchristianm0 contributionsWorth every stepThanks Gareth, super fun and insightful! I believe we were specially lucky with that sunny weather and great atmosphereWritten 19 May 2024
- Tourist401989908730 contributionsWonderful morning tour of Manchester City centerLoved the tour! Our guide Gareth was very friendly and knowledgeable and explained so many interesting themes gs about the City and its history!Written 18 May 2024
- Melissa M0 contributionsGreat tour of ManchesterGareth was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable & provided a great introduction to the city of Manchester. This was an excellent tour!Written 4 May 2024
- 1234ninaj0 contributionsMorning walking tourVery interesting tour. You’ll see many highlights of Manchester. Gareth is a great storyteller! Would recommend this.Written 4 May 2024
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Sue B
London, UK37 contributions
Mar 2020
One of the best we have done, and we have done quite a few in different cities. Gareth was clearly passionate about Manchester and filled the 2+ hours with a huge amount of information and stories about the city. He was excellent. We really enjoyed the whole event and would recommend it for anyone wanting to get a good sense of the city over a couple of hours.
Written 14 March 2020
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James B
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Jul 2021 • Couples
The guide was an excellent, passionate and engaging individual that made the entire experience a joy.
I highly recommend the tour to anyone with an interest in history or in the arts of the local area, as it provides an interest insight into both the growth of the city as well as its status in the modern world.
For newcomers to the city, the tour is especially useful as the guide is able to provide useful guidance on good restaurants/bars and further activities for your stay.
I highly recommend the tour to anyone with an interest in history or in the arts of the local area, as it provides an interest insight into both the growth of the city as well as its status in the modern world.
For newcomers to the city, the tour is especially useful as the guide is able to provide useful guidance on good restaurants/bars and further activities for your stay.
Written 9 July 2021
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scottmactavish
Brooklyn, NY95 contributions
Gareth was really knowledgeable and passionate about the city of Manchester. The tour was factual, relevant and interesting. Gareth’s affable nature encouraged the group to interact and ask questions. I studied at Manchester University from 92-96 but Gareth provided a fresh perspective and explained many of the new exciting additions to the city since I left. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable 2 and a half hours - I highly recommend this tour for anyone with an afternoon to spare in this burgeoning city.
Written 1 June 2022
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Melissa N
London, UK4 contributions
Very well explained tour. My friend even liked more the city after this. Love the company from the dog.
It was very well explained and didn’t get boring.
Ivo tells you a lot of things about the city and recommend you places to eat and drink
It was very well explained and didn’t get boring.
Ivo tells you a lot of things about the city and recommend you places to eat and drink
Written 30 August 2022
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Charlotte, NC83 contributions
We did the English tour and Gareth was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable about the city and made us fall in love with Manchester too. We were passing through the city on a tour of the UK, and literally ran across the tour right before it started. We are so glad we decided to jump on board and come along. Gareth also had a lot of wonderful recommendations for how we should spend the rest of our visit here and we are so excited to check those out. Thank you!
Written 12 January 2020
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4ndy123
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg29 contributions
Apr 2022
Not my first time in Manchester and finally this time I decided to take a tour. Found this online so I booked the free tour in the morning. There are two guides, one for Spanish speaking people and one for English ones. It takes around 2 hours and shows you the most important places with interesting facts about the history of the city and events that made the city what it is today. Greatly recommend to do this one. Don't forget the tips afterwards ;)
Written 25 April 2022
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Mihails83
London, UK187 contributions
Mar 2022
Absolutely fabulous tour! Gareth is a great storyteller with an amazing sense of humor and good knowledge of local history. It was our pleasure to join a small group and spend a couple of hours exploring the city and learning about the past and the present of Manchester. A late tour start and web-link to the supplementary information about the city and local recommendations is definitely an additional advantage.
You should give this tour a try.
You should give this tour a try.
Written 30 March 2022
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obyg
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Highly recommended if you want thorough learning tour about Manchester. Garyth (hope I’m spelling that right) was a genuine stalwart in sharing Manchester’s rich and diverse culture. During the 2 hour tour, He navigated us through the peaks and valleys of the city’s history from centuries ago to present day evens. He weaved in humor and personal anecdotes to enhance the tour experience other guides couldn’t have achieved. He’s your go-to guide and won’t disappoint. Don’t come to Manchester and miss his tour.
Written 13 July 2022
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Nat
7 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Gareth was super passionate about the city and covered a huge area in just 2 hours with a great mix of older and more modern history. His business relies on voluntary donations at the end which he thoroughly deserves. We even got a bonus local soap celebrity visit!
Written 21 August 2022
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Elina Michaelidou
London, UK703 contributions
Jul 2022
The guide, Gareth was very passionate. He explained the history of Manchester very thorough and detailed. He was very eager to show us around the city. The tour was about 2 hours, which was enough to cover all the main places of interest in Manchester. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone going to Manchester and wants to get to know the city
Written 4 March 2023
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Dina
England, United Kingdom
Hi, are you available for reservations on May 6th and 27th, even though it's a holiday? I appreciate your answer.
Written 5 April 2024
My husband travels on a battery operated mobility scooter,are there many steps involved. Not a problem climbing stairs but just walking distances
Written 25 July 2019
Hi, he should be fine. If it heads towards the canal from standing nor the Bridgewater Hall he could make a slight detour to avoid the steps.
Written 26 July 2019
Hi, you can book on line, or one or two did just turn up on my trip. I'm guessing it depends on how many there are. Sorry for delay in responding
Written 22 July 2019
The cost and times and how many miles are walked.
Written 20 March 2019
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