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Private City Walking Tour in Manchester

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Free walking tour of Manchester Every day from The Arch in Chinatown at 10.30 AM - Come Join us on Google's #1 rated free tour of Manchester! A fantastic day out exploring the secrets from Manchester natives that guidebooks cannot show you!

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  • Guide
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Chinatown
Manchester, UK

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Shambles Square
Manchester, UK

Next to Old Wellington

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Chinatown

We start at the the second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom and the third largest in Europe. Learn why the Chinese came to Manchester, what they did originally and learn about one individual member of the Chinese community of Manchester and what makes him stand out!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gay Village

Learn how the Gay village has evolved from an area of urban decay through to today’s trendy and bustling scene!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Molly House

Find out what a Molly House is and learn about the murals on the side of the building and their connection to Manchester!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sackville Gardens

Learn about the history of this great resident and how he was instrumental in helping end World War II.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A Monument To Vimto

Learn about how this unique Manchester beverage came into being and how and why it is so popular in the Middle East!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

FAC251 - The Factory

See the building which gave the world the Madchester scene and how it still influences today’s music!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manchester Central Library

See how the proceeds from cotton built the Town Hall and some magnificent buildings nearby!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Shambles

From the Town Hall to Shambles Square we will be visiting some incredible structures such as The Midland Hotel, The Free Trade Hall, The Abraham Lincoln Statue and John Rylands Library.We’ll‌ ‌end‌ ‌the‌ ‌tour‌ ‌by‌ ‌visiting‌ ‌the‌ ‌medieval‌ ‌quarter.‌ You will ‌learn‌ ‌how‌ ‌the‌ ‌pubs‌ ‌here‌ ‌have‌ ‌changed‌ ‌position‌ ‌and‌ ‌how‌ ‌they‌ ‌are‌ ‌symbolic‌ ‌of‌ ‌Manchester’s‌ ‌resilience!‌ ‌
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Walking Tour in Manchester?

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). Read more Apr 2025

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