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The 15 most popular manchester tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
One hour on the Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell from Salford Quays, with commentary on locks, football, and Stephenson’s bridge.
“Great value and I was expecting something very basic. Didn’t realise there was going to be tables and a reasonably priced bar on board. Lady behind the bar friendly and chatty which is also nice.”
Etihad Stadium Tour at Manchester City: glass tunnel walk, dugout pitch views, virtual Pep Q&A, dressing-room show, and Tunnel Club access.
“tour was brilliant we all enjoyed it. Tour guides Keith and Paul were very knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone we spoke to in the shop was helpful and friendly. Superb trip and great value for money”
Day tour from Manchester to Conwy, Snowdonia and Chester with Conwy Castle ticket, Betws-y-Coed stop and Chester Cathedral.
“It was a grand tour and would fully recommend it to everyone.”
Visit the National Football Museum in Manchester with all-floor admission and free highlights tours. See iconic trophies, interactive games, and more.
“the guide was very knowledgeable and made the 50 minute tour very interesting, you can easily spend 2 hours here without any sign of boredom”
A 1.5-hour hop-on hop-off open-top bus loop through Manchester and Salford Quays, with recorded commentary, Wi-Fi, and easy museum stops.
“The easy way to get to different sites and eat a good idea of the Manchester area”
A guided 11-hour Lake District day from Manchester with a Lake Windermere cruise plus Wordsworth-linked villages like Bowness, Grasmere, and Hawkshead.
“The trip was very well paced, which is really exceptional. The little villages we visited were really pretty, the landscapes amazing. I was able to photograph two rainbows on the trip! Our guide, Pete, was very knowledgeable and considerate of travellers' needs. I would definitely recommend. My only criticism is, when booking, I was not…”
Walk Weatherfield at ITV Studios with a guided Coronation Street set tour, photo stops, and replica Roy’s Rolls and Rovers Return.
“Tour guide was brilliant and interacted with everyone made the whole tour experience enjoyable.”
A full-day Peak District run from Manchester with Eyam, Bakewell, Castleton, Monsal Head views, and an optional Peak’s Cavern stop.
“The pace and locations of the stops were excellent. Our driver Rob was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Small-group Lake District day trip from Manchester with Windermere cruise, Tarn Hows, Hawkshead, and Haverthwaite Railway steam train.
“Fantastic day with a small group and a great guide. Our guide Tom made all the difference making this trip unforgettable!”
90-minute local-led walking tour of Manchester’s key sights, Roman-to-modern stories, street art, and LGBTQ+ culture for $18.
“Sam gave us a Great tour of history of Manchester the different quarters and the best pubs.”
Hard Rock Cafe Manchester set-price Gold or Diamond menu, priority seating, and rock memorabilia. 75 minutes of classics plus dessert.
“Excellent experience fabulous food and good value Enjoyable and delicious”
BusyBus day trip from Manchester to Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia and the Pontcysyllte Canal Aqueduct, with lively guided narration.
“What an amazing tour. I’ve been on many tours worldwide and this is one of the best with comfortable rides, beautiful sceneries that’s out of this world and the most important thing is Jerry! What an amazing, patient and funny guide. He makes this tour so worthwhile. Thank you Jerry and yup I’ve been counting…”
Manchester to Conwy, Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed, and Caernarfon Castle in one day with guided commentary and castle entry.
“It was an excellent day! We often say it's the company that matters, and for our family of four, it couldn't have been better. We had a wonderful time learning and exploring with our fantastic guide, David, a truly kind and gentle soul. He made sure we didn't miss our train ride, gave us plenty…”
SEA LIFE Manchester ticket for 1 day. Walk the Ocean Tunnel, touch sea life in the rockpool, and watch 3D Turtle Beach.
“Great place, amazing displays and very friendly staff”
A 2-hour guided walk through Media City and Salford Quays with canal views, landmark stops, and clear headset narration about past and future Manchester.
“we really enjoyed teh tour. It gave us an excellent background to the development of the area to its current incarnation, plus an incite into future developments happening in the near future. The walk lasted 2 hours, with plenty of pauses to view areas and features which would otherwise be easily missed. Our guide (Frank)…”
