Manchester Sightseeing Ideas
Are you looking for things to do in Manchester?
It’s time for a spot of sightseeing in Manchester. Our Sightseeing Tours around Manchester have all of the top attractions in the city covered, with so many different ways for you and your group to experience the city.
Read more about Manchester Sightseeing ToursDiscover your own Manchester
As the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and a leading light in fields as diverse as cotton and computers, Manchester has given the world an awful lot over the last 250 years. Along the way the city has developed a rich history and our Sightseeing Tours are the best way to discover this.
With our tours you can see the landmarks central to Manchester’s history and hear the stories behind them. Experience Manchester from a local perspective, we want you get to know the city and fall in love with it for all your own reasons.
Whether that be on a walking tour of the city centre; a hop-on sightseeing bus between all the main attractions; a relaxing cruise down the Irwell to the historic Ship Canal and Media City; a visit to the homes of two of the world’s most successful football clubs, Manchester United and Manchester City; or sampling Robinsons’ award-winning ales after learning about the brewing process.
Best FREE Manchester Walking Tour (3 hours) – Departs: Daily at 11am
FREEOn the Discover Manchester walking tour, you will hear the story of Manchester from its origins right up to the present day.
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Afternoon Tea at The Monastery
From £22 + optional extraAfternoon Tea is a traditional, British experience. Why not treat yourself or a loved one, or simply celebrate that special occasion with a luxurious afternoon tea served on fine […]
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RHS Garden Bridgewater Express Bus – Day Trip from Manchester – Departs: Daily
From £6 (bus only)RHS Garden Bridgewater is located in Worsley, Salford, just 10 miles west of Manchester.
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FREE Si Manchester Walking Tour (2 hours) – Departs: Daily 10:30am and Sat+Sun at 2pm
FREEOn the Discover Manchester walking tour, you will hear the story of Manchester from its origins right up to the present day.
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FREE Manchester Music Walking Tour (2 hours)
FREEForget Memphis and Merseybeat, Manchester is music city, a venue to rank alongside New Orleans or Notting Hill, a factory of superior song-making and stirring soundscapes courtesy of Joy Division, The Fall, New Order, Buzzcocks, Happy Mondays, John Cooper Clarke, The Stone Roses, 808 State and, of course, the Smiths, all spinning around the legend of the Hacienda, the world’s hippest nightclub, chicer than the Copacabana, sexier than Studio 54, cooler than the Cavern or Cream.
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Sightseeing Manchester Bus Tour (1.5 hours) – Departs: Wednesday to Sunday
From £6Bus tours start from 14th April 2022. Explore the top attractions with a 90 minute Sightseeing Manchester bus tour. Known throughout the world as the birthplace of the […]
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Manchester River Cruise (1 hour)
From £5Enjoy a relaxing boat trip floating down the River Irwell and the historic Ship Canal between Manchester city centre and the former Manchester Docks, now known as Salford Quays.
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Salford Quays River Cruise (1 hour)
From £5Enjoy a relaxing 60 minute boat trip, while listening to the onboard commentary as you cruise the historic Ship Canal and River Irwell from the former Manchester Docks, now known as Salford Quays, to Manchester City Centre and return. There are refreshments available to purchase onboard.
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Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour
From £15Visit Manchester United for a day out with a difference! The Museum & Stadium Tour at Old Trafford takes you behind the scenes at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ for a great day out.
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Manchester City Stadium and Club Tour
From £11The new Manchester City Stadium Tour is the most immersive tour experience in Premier League football. Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room.
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Manchester Gin Tours and Tastings
From £20Under Manchester’s historic railway arches, discover the finest gins Manchester Gin has to offer from their impressive in-house distillery.
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National Football Museum in Manchester
From £5.50Experience the world’s greatest sport at the National Football Museum. Whether you’re a football fanatic, planning a visit with your family or on a weekend break to the great city of Manchester, why not visit The National Football Museum!
More detailsPrivate Manchester Walking Tours (1-25 persons)
From £145Discover the history of Manchester on your own private walking tour. An official guide will show you around Manchester city centre on these private walking tours, talking you […]
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Manchester Street Art Private Walking Tour (1-20 persons – 2 hours)
From £135The best way to understand a city is through its street art. The murals painted on the sides of the Northern Quarter’s many protected buildings tell the story […]
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Robinsons Manchester Brewery Tours – Departs: Thu + Fri + Sat
From £10Uncover the secrets of the brewing process and sample the Robinsons Brewery award-winning ales on these Manchester brewery tours Robinsons have a worldwide reputation for real ale, learn […]
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