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The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular manchester tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Alcotraz Manchester: four contraband cocktails in a guided prison story with actors, orange jumpsuit photos, and big laughs.
“We had the most amazing time! I have never laughed so much, my face and tummy hurt. They were all so professional and the drinks were fab!”
Prebook entry to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester for 4D cinema, Ninjago play, MINILAND, and rides, plus free Trafford Palazzo parking.
“Great experience and lovely staff everything was clean apart from the cafe area, could do with maintaining”
A 2.5-hour Manchester walking tour linking landmarks, canals, theatre, tech, and football, with a small-group guide and practical city tips.
“Good tour, husband and wife and 20 old daughter, in Manchester for a couple of days. Well balanced and informative tour.”
SEA LIFE Manchester admission with mobile entry and timed tickets. See turtles, sharks, stingrays, rockpools, and conservation in about 2 hours.
“Good experience, friendly staff”
A 2–3 hour Manchester walk linking music and football to real streets, big landmarks, and story stops, ending at Afflecks.
“What an engaging and fascinating tour! Joe's expertise on the Manchester music scene is impressive - he shares captivating stories and takes you to all the significant locations. His knowledge of the local music scene is exceptional, with entertaining anecdotes about Happy Mondays, Oasis, and Joy Division. Joe delivered a truly informative and intriguing experience.…”
Manchester iFLY indoor wind tunnel with 2 flights and a certificate. Safety briefing, instructor help, and a real weightless feel.
“The weightless feeling is just unbelievable and the high flight with the instructor was really great, but it is very expensive for the amount of time you actually spend in the flight chamber.”
A small-group Manchester food tour through Ancoats and Northern Quarter, with six tasting stops, lunch, and wine, plus local history.
“Fantastic tour. Apart from trying some excellent food i learnt a lot about Manchester. The guide was well informed and delightful to deal with.”
Crystal Maze LIVE in Manchester: 90 minutes of Aztec to Futuristic challenges, Crystal Dome finale, team points, photos.
“Fantastic time for all the family, exactly like the tv show. Queen Evelyn (spelling?)was fantastic talking us through the journey highly recommended.”
Half-day Manchester food tour with lunch: independent producer tastings, Chinatown and Northern Quarter stops, plus a guide’s next-trip tips.
“A really great experience. Good food mixed with a walking history tour with anecdotes about the city! Really enjoyed.”
Solve cryptic phone clues on a self-guided walk through central Manchester. Flexible start times, private group, 2.5-hour route from Piccadilly.
“Really enjoyed the tour. Despite having lived in Manchester for years, this tour took me to places that I didn't know existed. Great for titbits of history and to discover new places. It was also fantastic to go at your own place and linger in interesting spots!”
3.5-hour Manchester craft beer tour for $62.39: small group guided tastings across local breweries and bars, starting at Fell and ending at Sureshot.
“One afternoon free and try to find interesting things to do. Highly recommend this tour. Nice short tour. Great choice of beer. Within walking distance.”
A 9.5-hour North Wales loop from Manchester Airport: Llandudno, Conwy, Snowdonia photo spots, Betws-y-Coed, and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
“We had an incredible journey to North Wales despite being windy with some showers. Our guide-and-amazing driver Shelley is very knowledgeable, fun, friendly and polite. Her storytelling during the journey made our trip even more enjoyable.”
Small-group Lake District day trip from Manchester with a Windermere cruise, Wordsworth stops, and cobbled Hawkshead village via a Mercedes coach.
“Thank you to Clive from Rabbie's Tours for making this trip unforgettable and well worth the experience”
Day-trip from Manchester to Conwy Castle, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia viewpoints, and Chester, with a small-group Mercedes ride and included entry.
“Guide Darren from White Rabbie did a great job! He is very familiar with the places and told us interesting stories. He stopped at two extra vista points to let us take beautiful pictures.”
A 4-hour guided walking wine tour through Manchester city centre with four tasting stops, snacks, and a fun, small-group local lead.
“The snacks were very good. The wines were varied, and were good. The walks between venues provided a good opportunity to burn off any effects from the wine.”
