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The Manchester City Stadium Tour
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Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. With an avid Man City fan as your guide, hear all about the football (soccer) club’s history as you visit the manager’s dug-out, the press conference room, the changing rooms and other sites that are off limits to the public during matches. Immerse yourself in the City story during a thrilling audio-visual show.
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$31.20
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$31.20

Windermere, Lancaster & the Lake District Small-Group Day Tour from Manchester
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The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses.
The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age.
So on this tour, we take you on a day trip through the best locations of England’s most famous National Park.
You learn the tales from Windermere, the largest lake in England; you admire Wordworth’s cosy Dove Cottage; and you marvel at the medieval architecture of the ancient town of Lancaster.
Join this tour, enjoy the scenery, and let nature help you unwind.
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$61.16
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$61.16

City River Tour - City Centre Departure
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Swap the hustle and bustle of central Manchester for a more peaceful sightseeing option—a scenic river cruise on a dutch sightseeing vessel. It’s a great way to see multiple top landmarks without being stuck in the middle of crowds. Glide past Manchester Ship Canal, and access great views of Media City, Old Trafford, the Imperial War Museum, and more.
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$12.48
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$12.48

Snowdonia, North Wales and Chester Small-Group Day Tour from Manchester
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If you love the freedom of independent travel but don’t fancy driving 4.5 hours or more over unfamiliar roads, then this affordable day trip by comfortable Mercedes mini-coach is perfect for you. Enjoy stops at Conwy, famed for its 13th-century castle, Chester, with its Roman ruins and historic cathedral, and Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to beautiful Snowdonia National Park: you choose what to do and pay as you go.
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$57.41
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$57.41

Full-Day North Wales Sightseeing Adventure from Manchester
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Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of a licensed guide when you book this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.
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$73.64
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$73.64

Rock & Goal Manchester Walking Tour
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Join Joe on the #1 Google walking tour of Manchester. Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester!
On your tour you will see some sets of BBC and Netflix series. You will also see where Hollywood movies were filmed and see that the architecture, staircases and pavements of the streets look like New York.
You’ll also experience the incredible street art of the Northern Quarter and find plenty of Instagram photo opportunities!
You’ll learn how one Manchester resident was instrumental in ending the 2nd world war. You’ll also see how Manchester had a huge role in leading the way to ending slavery.
You’ll see how Manchester gave the world many firsts including the handheld ice cream, women voting rights, vegetarianism and policemen! You will also see the meeting place which gave the world the Premier League!
Learn what famous singers did before they made it! And see how and why Manchester has more music than any other city in Britain!
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$18.71
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$18.71

MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, England’s Lake District lies around 1.5 hours north of Manchester and is incredibly slow to explore without your own wheels. Skip the expense of self-drive when you book this fun tour, with a professional driver/guide to narrate. Stop at a neolithic stone circle, a gingerbread store, and more—there’s even a scenic hike.
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$73.64
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$73.64

Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour
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This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, Vimto Sculpture, St. Peter’s Square, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.
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$20.41
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$20.41

Manchester's Music Scene
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Manchester is considered England’s music capital, but exploring independently means missing its hidden musical heritage. On this tour, follow in the footsteps of famous Manchester bands like the Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and The Smiths with your guide. Discover iconic locations including the Free Trade Hall, Oldham Street, and Piccadilly Records, stop for refreshments in historic pubs and live music venues, and find out what puts Manchester on Britain’s music map.
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$124.81
Price varies by group size
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$124.81
Price varies by group size

The Manchester Cheese Crawl
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Cheese lovers—rejoice! This is the perfect way to explore the city of Manchester through the world of cheese. Save time reading through reviews, and instead—get taken to a selection of local haunts that offer delicious cheese samples. Along the way, find out fun facts about cheese, take part in games, meet cheesemongers, and, of course, try delicious cheese accompanied by fizz.
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$31.20
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$31.20

3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
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On this food tour we visit not one but two of Manchester's most vibrant areas. You will hear the fascinating history of Manchester and it's people.
From the golden age of the Industrial revolution to the ultra cool and trendy city of today. On the tour we'll visit some of the city's most famous eating places and also some of our secret spots. Each place we visit has a special dish that tells a story of Manchester.
You'll get to meet some of our chefs, bakers and producers. Our mission is to showcase our food heroes and introduce you to a side of Manchester you may never have seen or heard of before.
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$74.89
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$74.89

A Silent Disco Adventure in Manchester
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Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Manchester. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Manchester!
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$21.16
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$21.16

Manchester One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
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Discover Manchester with a private guide, and enjoy a tour that’s tailor-made to you. Pick your own departure time, meeting point, and duration, then build an itinerary with a Mancunian guide whose interests match your own. Admission tickets to Manchester attractions are at your own expense, but these can be arranged in advance via your guide.
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$159.76
Price varies by group size
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$159.76
Price varies by group size

Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole’s Cavern Small-Group Tour from Manchester
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This region encapsulates everything everybody loves about England.
There are rolling hills so green that you wonder whether there’s something unusual in the soil, there are rural towns with more quaint cottages than you can count, and caves with tales of kings, queens, and treachery.
On this tour, you explore the most fascinating spots in the area of Derbyshire.
You see the gently towering hillocks of the Peak District, experience the traditional streets and treats of Bakewell village, and journey into the natural wonder of Poole’s Cavern.
Join this tour and experience England in miniature.
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$57.41
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$57.41

Private Self-Guided Treasure Hunt around Manchester - The Grand Adventure
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A fun and different way to see Manchester!
Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones.
Spot things other people take for granted!
You’ll learn interesting facts and stories.
Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.
To see a demo, go to https://treasurehuntmanchester.com/sightseeing/
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$12.47
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$12.47

Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
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A gastronomic adventure, sample some of the best food and drink the Britain's greatest industrial city has to offer and learn how our food and drink offers an insight into the city’s past, present and future. Manchester’s food and drink scene is booming and this tour will show you why. Your local guide will take you on a multi-stop food tour across the city revealing some culinary hidden gems and historical insights along the way.
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$74.89
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$74.89

Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour
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See the best of Manchester, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighborhoods and landmarks like Chinatown, the Royal Corn Exchange, Manchester Cathedral, and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration.
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$11.22
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$11.22

Manchester Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Manchester
Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour
• It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you.
• Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline.
•Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with.
• It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide.
•If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.
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$6.00
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$6.00

Manchester Hidden Gems (Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt)
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Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience
- Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore
- Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds
- Flexible anytime start
- 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before
- Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket)
The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer!
Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning
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$14.98
per group
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$14.98
per group

Manchester Northern Quarter: City Exploration Game
Discover Manchester’s Street Art by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Play on!
Highlights include:
• See Queen Victoria’s Statue, Inhuman Barriers by Nevercrew, the Ian Curtis Mural, and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Learn about the fascinating Cities of Hope street art project.
• Discover the ever-changing canvas of Stevenson Square
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
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$5.30
Price varies by group size
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$5.30
Price varies by group size

Manchester Music Gods Guide
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If you want to know where all the cool stuff to look at in Manchester and Salford is, no fuss, easy, then this App is made for you.
Travel isn't about A to B its all the colourful bits in between, the nooks and crannies, the secrets, the drunk outside Wetherspoons.
This limited guide puts you in the driving seat, you open our map and see what you want to see ultra easy and with a 48 hour window an absolute bargain.
If you want an easy, stress free, meander through Manchester with our map to guide and look too whenever, then you my friend are a true traveler.
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” John Lennon.
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$7.41
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$7.41

Highlights of Manchester: City Exploration Game
Discover Manchester’s best sights by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, taking the role of a person that needs to save a woman from a lunatic asylum.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
• Explore National Football Museum, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Library and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Learn about the cute symbol of Manchester.
• Discover the park where there used to be a lunatic asylum.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
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$7.42
Price varies by group size
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$7.42
Price varies by group size

LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
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Manchester has long been at the forefront of the LGBTQ movement. Tap into its pioneering vibe and visit locations forever associated with its LGBTQ history and culture on this walking tour. With an LGBTQ-history graduate as guide, visit the iconic haunts of the Gay Village before exploring the über-cool Northern Quarter. A great way to connect with Manchester’s LGBTQ culture and get the inside scoop on its LGBTQ scene.
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$16.23
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$16.23

Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter
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Explore the back streets of the Northern Quarter, find film locations and street art and discover how ceramic art transformed the area into the city's coolest district. You can also cast a critical eye on things as you learn about issues facing the city from social justice to public spaces.
The tour tracks the transformation of the Northern Quarter since the 1970s when it was in decline in the wake of our first American-style shopping mall, the Arndale Centre, opening.
The area, the one with the highest density of protected buildings in the city, was cited by cultural icon Tony Wilson in the early 90s as being 'our Detroit' owing to a mass evacuation of businesses.
Abandoned and ruined it was the public art that turned the area around from 1998 onwards. The tour discovers that original ceramic art trail and uses more modern street art in order to weave together the narrative.
I donate 10% of profits to local causes. Sustainable, thoughtful and inclusive tourism since 2012.
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$12.48
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