With 20,000 wild and wonderful animals including 500 exotic and endangered species, there is so much to see and do at Chester Zoo. A fantastic day out for all ages.
The historic, walled city of York is known for its tangle of quaint cobbled streets. Explore York’s best attractions, take a walk along the ancient city walls and discover the wealth of shops, cafes and restaurants.
With its striking scenery, the UNESCO Lake District National Park offers a truly memorable experience. Includes a Lake Windermere Cruise, Entrance to Dove Cottage, Wordsworth Museum & The Gingerbread Shop.
Visit one of the UK’s most popular city destinations with cobbled streets. Explore the City Walls, Grosvenor Museum, The Roman Gardens and the 700-year-old ‘The Rows’ Shopping Galleries.
Chatsworth, the magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park. There are 30 spectacular rooms to explore in the main house, and a 105-acre garden famous for its water features, sculptures and maze.
Spend the day in Liverpool, proud birthplace to The Beatles and bursting with culture, heritage and just the right amount of character. Includes The Beatles Story, River Cruise & Sightseeing Bus.
Welcome to Manchester Sightseeing. Are you wondering what things to do in Manchester? Whether you’re planning to visit Manchester or you’re already here and looking for things to do, we offer a great choice of activities and excursions. From walking tours around the city centre, to day trips further afield, we’ve got a selection of activities and trips that enable you to make the most of your time in Manchester. Read on for more information.
Read moreDay trips from Manchester – Manchester’s location makes it a perfect base to explore the wider region. We have designed a range of popular day trips by train or coach from Manchester to some of the most spectacular places in the UK. You can visit the Lake District, Chester, Chester Zoo, Liverpool, the World of Wedgwood, Chatsworth House, Blackpool, Alton Towers or York in a day from Manchester on our day trips. We do all the organising, so simply book your trip and get on your way. All of these exciting places are only a train or coach ride away from Manchester, book online now and get exploring all that the wider region has to offer!
Enjoy a ride on the hop-on hop-of Sightseeing Manchester Bus Tour. Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in […]
Go behind the scenes of Old Trafford on this unique Manchester United Stadium Tour. Manchester United is one of the most popular and successful sports teams in the world. […]
Get to know the real Manchester on the Discover Manchester Walking Tour. Manchester, one of the great cities of the UK, is often described as the first modern city, the […]
Delight your family with a superb day out at the Etihad Stadium, as Manchester City Football Club unveils its revamped Stadium and Club tour. Enjoy the Club’s access-all-areas […]
Robinsons have a worldwide reputation for real ale, learn how they make their award winning beers on a tour of their state of the art brewery in the […]
Unfortunately, due to operational issues beyond our control, the WAXI is not currently running. We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this may cause. Discover more of Manchester’s […]
Discover the highlights of one of the UK’s great cities on this Manchester Walking Tour including John Rylands Library and Spinningfields. Manchester is often described as the first city of […]
Enjoy a relaxing trip on a Manchester river cruise on the River Irwell and the historic Ship Canal between Manchester and the former Manchester Docks, now known as Salford Quays. Board the […]
One of our professional Blue and Green Badge Guides can take you on a private introductory walking tour of our city. Most tours can be customised to suit your […]
The intu Trafford Centre boasts over 200 stores and the UK’s favourite brands. intu Trafford Centre is so much more than a shopping centre though, containing a host […]
For five years, Manchester Food Walks have been leading walking tours that eat and drink Manchester. Every weekend, there are two different tours to choose from exploring the original modern […]
Discover secret places where our ancestors lived and worked on this unique tour. Stockport is only 10 minutes from Manchester by train and home to a number of […]
For five years, Manchester Food Walks have been leading walking tours that eat and drink Manchester. Every weekend, we offer two different tours exploring the original modern city with breaks […]
Due to unexpected operational difficulties beyond our control, it is no longer possible for us to operate this tour. We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this may […]
Liverpool has a unique culture and heritage, with a large collection of museums and two magnificent cathedrals. It’s also a city with a reputation; a reputation for music, […]
The historic, walled city of York is known for its tangle of quaint cobbled streets. There is also a wealth of shops, cafes and restaurants or take a […]
Due to Northern Rail’s emergency timetable that is currently in place, the final leg of the journey from Manchester to Windermere will be completed by rail replacement bus […]
Visit one of the UK’s most popular city destinations on our day trip to Chester. Explore Chester’s cobbled streets, hidden cellars and quirky lanes . Walk along the […]
Discover over 250 years of ground-breaking design and production on a day trip to The World of Wedgwood, a remarkable visitor attraction located in the Potteries, the UK’s […]
Due to Northern Rail’s emergency timetable that is currently in place, the final leg of the journey from Manchester to Windermere will be completed by rail replacement bus […]
There is so much to see and do at Cadbury World, from learning how your favourite confectionery is made, to uncovering the fascinating story of Cadbury chocolate. What’s included […]
Chatsworth, the magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park. There are 30 spectacular rooms […]
Cheshire Oaks was the first and remains the UK’s largest Designer Outlet, celebrating its 22nd birthday in 2017. With a quarter-million square foot of retail space, comprising more […]
Chester Zoo is one of the UK’s leading zoos with 1.6 million visitors every year, with 20,000 wild and wonderful animals including 500 exotic and endangered species there […]
Chester is one of the UK’s most popular city destinations with cobbled streets, hidden cellars and quirky lanes to discover. What is included in your day trip to […]
Alton Towers Resort is home to Britain’s best loved theme park with great children’s attractions; ground-breaking, white-knuckle roller coaster rides; special events and much, much more. What’s included […]
When you think of Blackpool Seaside, you might think neon lights, entertainment, sticks of rock and a golden mile of beaches perfect for sand castles and donkey rides. However, […]
Manchester Sightseeing Tours and Day Trips is part of the Greatdays Travel Group, a leading ABTA- ATOL tour operator based in Altrincham, near Manchester. The company was established in 1985 and operates an exciting and varied programme of customised tours and holidays for groups to destinations in the UK, central Europe, Disneyland Paris and worldwide locations. Other Greatdays departments include DMC Manchester, Conference Services, Incentive Travel, UK Incoming Services, Manchester Football Tours and Student Group Travel.
For more information: www.greatdays.co.uk
