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Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth

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Manchester, England

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On average, this is booked 45 (31) days in advance.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Manchester has been my home for 25 years and for the last 9 I’ve been sharing it with visitors as an independent local guide. Discover the stories and history that made me fall in love with my city.

If you only have a few days in Manchester, or you want to discover its secrets and explore the main attractions, this is the best walking tour in the city. Because I am limited by number I can ensure I give you a personal experience and you can really get to know me and the rest of the tour guests.

All the main attractions are located in the city center, so this tour is the perfect choice to get to know Manchester in just a few hours.

What's Included

  • A unique list of 101 things to do in the city
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Manchester Central Library
Manchester M2 5PD, UK

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End point

Cathedral Street
Manchester M3 1SW, UK

What To Expect

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Manchester Central Library

Manchester Unique Central Library
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst

You will learn the history of the suffragism
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Bridgewater Hall

Home of the Halle Orchestra
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manchester Central

The Manchester Central
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manchester Ship Canal

Walk through the first man-made canals
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palace Theatre

Manchester unique theatre
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

39 Sackville St

One unique place dedicated to a drink
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vimto Sculpture

Try the drink of the city
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sackville Gardens

The green heart of the gay village
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Alan Turing Memorial

The father of the computers and broke the enigma code
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gay Village (pass by)

colorful and rainbows everywhere
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Chinatown

The second largest Chinatown in the UK
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Manchester Art Gallery

Manchester Art Gallery
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Manchester Cenotaph

A monument for the soldiers who fell during the first world war
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Albert Square

Visit Albert Square home of all the main events in the city
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Albert Memorial

Albert Memorial, Manchester
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manchester Town Hall

The Unique Town Hall
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Street (pass by)

Old retail boutiques
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St Anne's R C Church

The unique history of a brilliant church
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Anns Square

The historic City Centre of the city
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Exchange Theatre

The Royal Exchange
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Exchange Square (pass by)

modern because of history
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The Shambles

Oldest buildings in the City Centre of Manchester
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Corn Exchange Manchester

Completely remade
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Printworks (pass by)

Old newspaper factory
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Manchester Cathedral

Manchester Cathedral
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chetham's Library

Oldest public library in the English speaking world
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Football Museum

National football Museum
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

AO Arena

Unique experience from a witness of Manchester Arena
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The John Rylands Library (pass by)

One of the most beautiful jewels in the city
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Gratuities

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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