This content is adapted from the Visit Manchester Insider’s Handbook. Packed with ideas and inspiration for things to do, see, eat, as well as places to stay, the 40-page handbook includes dedicated pages detailing what's new and coming soon as well as maps and spotlight pages on Greater Manchester's towns, boroughs and coolest neighbourhoods. It’s the perfect resource for planning your next visit.
There’s no better way to find your feet in a city than on a professional walking tour. Manchester Guided Tours, Wiseguides, Free Manchester Walking Tours, and Free Walking Tour Manchester all run great introductory tours covering Manchester’s history and heritage, whilst individual guides such as Emma Fox and Jonathan Schofield also run specialist tours on niche topics and in multiple languages.
Scranchester Tours
Run by friendly local Rob Kelly, Scranchester Tours take you on a multi-stop food tour around the city, revealing fascinating facts about Manchester and England’s food history.
Invisible Manchester
All of Invisible City’s experienced tour guides have been affected by homelessness. Often holding no punches, they offer their own personal insight into Manchester’s past, present and future.
Manchester Taxi Tours
For those wanting to cover a lot of ground in a short time, hail a taxi tour with John Consterdine. John’s fun and flexible style allows you to visit anywhere based on your interests.
Skyliner Tours
Join Hayley Flynn as she shares vast knowledge about the Northern Quarter, the area’s best street art, gentrification, and lesser-known heritage sites that you won’t find on other tours.
Craft Beer Tour Manchester
If you’re into beer, you’ll want to join Craft Beer Tour Manchester on their three-hour romp around one of the UK’s best craft brewing cities.
The Locationist Film and TV Tour
Walk in the footsteps of your favourite actor or superhero and test your film knowledge with an expert guide as you discover Manchester locations used in film and TV.
Sightseeing Manchester
This open-top bus tour takes you on a 90- minute loop, covering some of Manchester, Salford, and Trafford’s key sights, including the Science and Industry Museum, Old Trafford, and Salford Quays.
Manchester Wine Tours
Join food and drink writer Kelly Bishop for a leisurely stroll around some of Manchester’s best wine bars, restaurants, and shops, sampling great wines with matched snacks.
Rock and Goal Manchester
Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour with Joe Feeley will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share.
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