Britain · MANCHESTER TOURS
The 15 best manchester tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason, so start at the top.
Cruise Manchester’s Ship Canal and River Irwell past Old Trafford, MediaCity, Stephenson’s bridge, and industrial landmarks.
“Comfortable boat. Interesting journey fully narrated. Great value for money cocktails!”
See Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium from the tunnel, dugouts, dressing room and Press Room on this lively 75-minute guided tour.
“the two guides were humourous, knowledgeable and clearly loved City. Andy W and Jay. several non-City fans didn't quite get the humour. very interesting tour with high quality video content. We will come again.”
Explore Conwy Castle, Snowdonia, Betws-Y-Coed, and Chester on an 11-hour guided day trip from Manchester with transport included.
“Despite the heavy rain we unfortunately got all day long, the trip was great! We really enjoyed the itinerary, each stop was interesting from the castle of conwy (my favorite) to the small medieval town of Chester. Our driver/guide Peter was the added value to the trip, his explanations were clear and interesting especially the ones about the history of Wales which is very fascinating. I just have one suggestion for the organizing company: please put up signs from Piccadilly station to reach the departure point, it's really hard to find it (Google maps didn't really help, several people had difficulties in finding the spot)”
Explore four floors of football history, trophies, interactive games and England’s 1966 World Cup story at Manchester’s National Football Museum.
“It was a little rushed and think it should be longer. There was no time for questions Would love to see more”
See Manchester and Salford Quays by open-top bus, with clear English commentary, 15 stops, free Wi-Fi, and a two-day ticket.
“Easy to find the location from St Peter's Square. Excellent value. Very clear commentary, so pleased that firms aren't using those irritating ear pieces. An excellent way to get an overview of a very interesting city.”
Review of Rabbie’s Lake District day tour from Manchester, with Windermere cruise, Grasmere, Coniston Water, and Hawkshead.
“We had an amazing day with Darren, lots of interesting information and so many beautiful places to see. We can absolutely recommend booking this day trip”
Walk Coronation Street’s cobbles in Manchester, see famous sets, costumes and props, and get practical advice on timing, value, access and weather.
“Our tour guide Ella was fantastic, very informative with a great sense of humor. Would definitely recommend this tour if you're a Coronation fan.”
Explore the Peak District from Manchester with Eyam, Bakewell, Monsal Head, Castleton, and optional Peak’s Cavern in one scenic day.
“Me and my friends really enjoyed the trip. The guide Daren was amazing and his commentary was top notch. The information he provided about the villages and their history was very valuable and made it more interesting to explore the village.”
Review of Mountain Goat Tours’ Manchester Lake District day trip, with Windermere cruise, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and seasonal train ride.
“It was an absolutely unforgettable day - my first introduction to the Lake District, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Jean for it! She is not only an inexhaustible source of knowledge about the culture and history of the region, but also a great driver, amazing storyteller and overall lovely person. I loved the day and will be back to explore more. The tour is warmly recommended to everyone who has a day in the area - it will give you a great first impression and provide you with plenty of ideas and inspiration for longer stays.”
Review Manchester’s Hard Rock Cafe set menu, with food choices, value, memorabilia, service, timings, accessibility, and booking tips.
“Excellent experience fabulous food and good value Enjoyable and delicious”
Review of BusyBus’s 9-hour North Wales day trip from Manchester, with Conwy Castle, Llandudno, Snowdonia, and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
“North Wales deserve absolutely a visit! Get ready to be impressed by the landscapes, we were lucky to enter in the Snowdonia park considering the winter season, very windy but absolutely worthy. Essential mention to our safe and amazing driver and guide Lee! This format (driver and guide) is very smart and mostly when the driver is a lovely person as Lee. Well if it's not clear, totally recommend!”
Review of the Manchester to North Wales day trip, with Conwy, Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed, Caernarfon Castle, tips, value, and practical details.
“we travelled with Jean , who was our bus driver and as well as guide. She was excellent and explained everything pretty well . I will certainly recommend this tour .”
Review of SEA LIFE Manchester, with sharks, turtles, rock pools, and Turtle Beach. See what $21 gets you and who will enjoy it most.
Explore Salford Quays and Media City on a two-hour guided walk covering canals, culture, industrial history, and future development.
“Frank was very knowledgeable and engaging. I hope you know what a gem of a tour guide he is. Well done on behalf of our group. All really enjoyed the tour.”
Review of Manchester’s 1.5-hour city walking tour, covering Roman roots, industry, culture, street art, and practical booking tips.
“We were a party of four from Manchester and wanted to enjoy a tour of our home city. David was very informative showing sights we hadn’t noticed before and giving information we hadn’t heard before. All in all we really enjoyed the experience”
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