Add to favorites In favorites
Activities in Manchester

Free Walking Tour of Manchester

  • 2,558 reviews | 21,985 travellers
    Highly recommended activity to learn about the intrahistory of the city. The wonderful guide, entertaining, good communicator, knowing how to mix the topics
    10 Javier

Art, culture, music, football and industry... discover the rich cultural heritage of Manchester, from the Roman era to the avant-garde present.

Art, culture, music, football and industry... discover the rich cultural heritage of Manchester, from the Roman era to the avant-garde present.

Free Walking Tour of Manchester

At the designated time, we'll meet outside the Manchester Central Library next to the telephone booths, to begin our free tour of Manchester, the city where the industrial revolution was born.

We'll start walking around St. Peter Square to get to know the history that surrounds this city, the characters that inhabited it and the events that took place there. Do you know what the symbol of the city is? You'll have to go there to discover it!

Our first stop will be in one of the most important buildings in Manchester, the Free Trade Hall, the protagonist of the Peterloo massacre, and where the current democratic system with political parties emerged. Here, we'll also find out about the cultural revival, the importance of music and how Manchester became a pioneer for LGTBQ+.

Continuing our tour we'll reach buildings including the Midland Hotel and the Albert Hall, how many bands and singers in the city do you know? It's time to remember them all! Next, we'll see the City Hall. There the guide will tell us about the social movements that marked the city's multiculturalism.

From here we'll go into the commercial district and stop to admire the majestic building that is the Royal Exchange, where you'll discover the importance that Manchester had during the 19th century. 

To finish the tour, when we arrive at the Cathedral after a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes, the guide will give you some recommendations to organise your stay in the city.

View complete description

More Information

Duration

2h 15m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English. The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking expert guide.

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability conditions

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Printed material is avoided.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • Reusable headsets are used.
  • The show represents local culture.
  • The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
  • The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
  • The activity helps vulnerable groups.
  • The activity helps to promote peace.
  • The activity promotes local production.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Pets

Permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Si Manchester Corporate name: Ivo Delgado Rivero Registered Office: Flat 6, 27 Sackville St , Manchester, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 09346771P Contact information Email: Ivodelgadorivero@gmail.com Phone: 07746943389

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

ST. PETER’S SQUARE - M2 5PD . OUTSIDE CENTRAL LIBRARY - Red Telephone Boxes 

View map

Log in to rate the reviews of other travelers

Don't have an account? Register here
Select a list of favourites
  • Create a new list