Tours in Manchester

This Self guided trip offers you a personalized and comfortable way to explore York city Attractions with private transport. Enjoy the attractions at your own pace and time. This is a full day trip to York City , pick up will be at 10.00am from Manchester, and expecting to arrive back into Manchester for around 8pm. Booking time can be changed to meet your requirement's, as long as its within the hours. This will be a private booking only per group. Top Attractions in York National Railway Museum York Minster York Castle Museum Shambles York Maze York City Walls Yorkshire Air Museum York's Chocolate Story York Dungeons and much more.....

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

It’s pure pistachio heaven, we are the only one offering a Pistachio Lovers Italian Dinner in the North West Area. It' a special culinary experience created for Pistachio LOVERS, three-course set menu. There are two savoury antipasti to choose from; arancino stuffed with cheese, served with a creamy pistachio sauce and topped with parmesan and pistachio flakes, and pistachio cannolicchi - small savoury cannoli filled with fresh Sicilian ricotta served with a pistachio pesto sauce. There are three mains to choose from; tagliatelle served with creamy pistachio pesto, mortadella and parmesan, gnocchi with creamy pistachio, basil and peanut pesto with parmesan, and ravioli filled with creamy sheep's ricotta and spinach in a homemade pistachio sauce topped with pistachio flakes. For dessert, you can choose from brioche gelato sandwich, layered pistachio cake, cannolo stuffed with pistachio cream, or the legendary pistachio gelato.

Calling all curd nerds and turophiles – yep there’s a word for your love of cheese – Manchester’s finest cheeses are being wrapped up into one 2 hour walking tour! You have not truly explored Manchester until you tour as a turophile. Get involved in Manchester’s first and grate-est cheese crawl! The crawl is 2 hours of non stop in-curd-edible action. There will be a cheese whizz quiz and of course a bit of wine. The crawl will be packed full of the finest of Manchester’s brie-liant cheeses, with very mature fun facts, and the chance to heckle your quizmaster with your favourite cheese puns that will have your group crumbling faster than a wensleydale. Meanwhile you’ll feta believe you’ll learn a bit about cheese making, and be introduced to some cheese mongers and shops you just camembert to stay away from. It’s a whole different kind of ‘cultured’.

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Manchester through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

SEA LIFE Manchester transports you into the amazing underwater world. Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays and powerful sharks. With an amazing ocean tunnel, 30 display tanks and more than 5,000 sea creatures SEA LIFE Manchester is the perfect stop for family fun! To get any closer you would have to get wet! Small group limited to 5 travellers

The National Football Museum in Manchester is perfect for football lovers of all ages. We have four floors of galleries and exhibitions to explore. Starting in our Pitch Gallery, you can have your photo taken with our replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies, as well as temporary exhibitions and workshops. Moving upstairs, the Match Gallery houses our most significant and rare items, including the original 'Laws of the Game', the oldest surviving FA Cup Trophy, the 1966 World Cup match ball and Jules Rimet Trophy & our statue of Lily Parr. The Play Gallery is your chance to have a go at playing the beautiful game, with our interactive games and junior discovery zone. Highlights include the skills zone & shot stopper game. Finally, our Score Gallery is dedicated to our programme of special exhibitions. Please see our website for more details on what's on during your visit.

Take the worry out of your arrival at Manchester Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

A gastronomic adventure, sample some of the best food and drink the Britain's greatest industrial city has to offer and learn how our food and drink offers an insight into the city’s past, present and future. Manchester’s food and drink scene is booming and this tour will show you why. Your local guide will take you on a multi-stop food tour across the city revealing some culinary hidden gems and historical insights along the way.

Explore Manchester’s darkest secrets in this spine-chilling self-guided walking quest that uncovers the legend of the Manchester Pusher. Using your phone, follow eerie clues that lead you through haunted streets, shadowy canals, and historic buildings where whispers of unsolved deaths still linger. You’ll unlock terrifying true stories tied to real locations like Manchester Cathedral, Palace Theatre, and the infamous canal paths. No guide, no schedule – just you, your curiosity, and the city’s most bone-chilling mysteries. This unique experience is a mix of treasure hunt, escape game, and immersive storytelling – ideal for thrill-seekers, couples, or friends looking for a night (or day) of adventure. Highlights: - Discover Manchester’s haunted sites tied to the real-life Pusher mystery - Solve interactive clues via your smartphone - Explore iconic landmarks with a spooky twist - Start anytime – play at your own pace - Perfect for couples, friends & brave solo players

The Hard Rock Cafe Manchester is the largest in the UK, doubling up as a live music and events venue at the iconic Printworks as well a much-loved American diner. Head past the table lines with a skip-the-line ticket, and enjoy either a 2- or 3-course American-style meal while admiring the stash of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia. The cafe is home to impressive items that once belonged to some of the world’s rock legends such as a Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Elvis Presley and more.

If you’re a literature fan, this tour is for you. If you’re a nature fan, this tour is also for you. If you’re a history fan... you see where we’re going with this, right? Today you explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a hub of natural beauties and historic feats. And for those with a love of the written word, you’ll be thrilled to dive into the pages of the Brontë country, exploring towns like Haworth, where the famous Brontë sisters lived and wrote, and inspired. Join us on this 16 seater small-group tour and explore Bronte Country.

Discover Manchester’s best sights by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a person that needs to save a woman from a lunatic asylum. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore National Football Museum, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Library and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Learn about the cute symbol of Manchester. • Discover the park where there used to be a lunatic asylum. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Manchester. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Manchester!

Walk around Manchester while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to find (in any order you choose) to help you survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items, as well as completing some zombie themed challenges. Figure out the best game plan to get the most points in order to survive. A remote host will chat with you during the game if you have any questions. Prove you can survive the zombie apocalypse in Manchester for bragging rights with all your friends!

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets. Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day. Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends. You will visit: National Football Museum Manchester Cathedral Royal Exchange Theatre Piccadilly Gardens Manchester Art Gallery St. Peter’s Square Town Hall Albert Square John Rylands Research Institute Science and Industry Gallery

Discover Manchester by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, explore the historical era of MADchester where the 80's & 90's put Manchester on the map for music. Visit the location of the Sex Pistols gig in the 70's which was the inspiration for it all. With stories of kidnap, bankruptcy and Barbados this guide will give you the lowdown on bands like The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Oasis & even Madonna. Highlights include: • Explore Refuge Machester, Refuge Machester, O2 Ritz and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch/gifted/talented writers. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Discover Manchester's captivating secrets through an immersive audio journey that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike conventional tours, this experience reveals exclusive historical insights and hidden stories known only to locals, delivered through expertly crafted narration that brings each location to vivid life. Choose your own path through the city's most compelling attractions, spending as much time as you desire at each site while uncovering fascinating tales that traditional guidebooks miss. The engaging storytelling, combined with crystal-clear audio quality and captivating voices, transforms ordinary sightseeing into an extraordinary personal discovery. Experience Manchester authentically, at your own pace, with privileged access to the stories that shaped this remarkable city.

Celebrate the history, culture and exciting future of Media City & Salford Quays on this fact-filled 5km walking tour. Meeting under the big digital screen at the Media City piazza, this healthy outdoor walk takes us alongside the banks of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal and relives the epic tale from Manchester's starring role in the Industrial Revolution to its reinvention at the heart of the UK's media and technology revolution. Discover hidden gems of information as you marvel at the stunning landmarks and listen as your guide brings the fascinating history to life. The tour takes you past many stunning landmarks such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum North, before returning to the Media City piazza where it all began. The walk beautifully showcases the UK's most ambitious urban regeneration project from its industrial heritage to its digital future. Brought to you by Quayside Walking Tours, this captivating tour is one of the North's must-do experiences!

Embark on a Manchester music walking tour for an immersive odyssey through the city's unparalleled musical heritage. See the locations of iconic venues, tracing the footsteps of legendary bands like The Smiths and Oasis. Dive into diverse neighborhoods that birthed movements, feeling the pulse of Madchester in the Northern Quarter. Uncover hidden stories and insights from passionate guides, connecting intimately with the city's cultural tapestry. This tour isn't just about music; it's a rhythmic exploration of Manchester's soul, an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking to absorb the beats and melodies that have resonated globally from this vibrant urban landscape.

Be wowed by our stunning award winning RHS Garden Bridgewater – a beacon of gardening inspiration. Immerse yourself in a heritage landscape transformed into an iconic RHS Garden blending world-class horticulture and striking architectural planting. Stimulate your senses as you stroll around one of the largest Victorian walled gardens in the UK, covering 11 acres – the same size as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Lose yourself in the maze-like planting of the Worsley Welcome Garden designed by the world - renowned Tom Stuart-Smith combining naturalism and modernity. Be dazzled by the Paradise Garden with a spectacular blend of Mediterranean and Asiatic planting – where contemporary meets traditional. And Enjoy a unique horticultural fusion celebrating the four seasons at the Chinese Streamside Garden.

wagger through four distinct neighbourhoods and see 400 years of reinvention on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Manchester. Journey into the heart of Manchester and get to know some of its distinct and dynamic neighbourhoods, including Chinatown, Gay Village, Northern Quarter and Ancoats. Each area has a unique look, feel, and story. On this walking tour, I’ll share them with you. I’ll show you how England’s first industrial city has grown and become a master of reinvention. As you weave your way through the city’s neighbourhoods, you’ll hear about a man who ended up inspiring a cocktail while inventing a drink to replace alcohol, and about the tragedy of computer scientist Alan Turing, who spent a few years in the city. I’ll also show you an artwork dedicated to a dream about pets, tell you how Pizza created some of the most desirable housing in the United Kingdom, and point out Newton’s Apple

To play Operation City Quest in Manchester, you'll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects around the city in any order you choose. Use strategy to gain the most points on the app's leaderboard and beat out other teams. Our scavenger hunt has a remote host that will help throughout the game via chat. Let's get competing in Manchester.

Discover the wonders of Manchester Museum on a 2-hour private tour with a 5-Star Licensed Guide. Dive into history, explore ancient artefacts, and enjoy an intimate, tailored experience that brings the museum’s hidden gems to life. Book your tour today! Available in English language. HIGHLIGHTS: - Visit the Manchester Museum with a 5-Star History Expert Guide - Explore ancient Egyptian mummies and artefacts with expert insights - Discover impressive dinosaur skeletons and fossils from prehistoric times - Marvel at the museum’s rare collection of minerals and gemstones - Uncover stories behind iconic objects from ancient and modern cultures Explore Manchester Museum like never before on an exclusive 2-hour private tour led by a 5-Star Licensed Guide. With personalized attention and deep insights into the museum's renowned collections, this intimate experience promises to captivate and inspire. Discover the secrets of Manchester Museum with us!