What You Will Do
Join Joe on the #1 Google rated 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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Tours leave from The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel.
1
Free Trade Hall
10 minutes
Learn about the venue where Bob Dylan had his infamous moment with the crowd!
2
Manchester Central Library
10 minutes
Based on Rome’s Pantheon, this was the biggest public library in Britain.
3
Chinatown
10 minutes
The second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom and the third largest in Europe. Learn why the Chinese came to Manchester, what they did originally and learn about one individual member of the Chinese community of Manchester and what makes him stand out!
4
Portland Street
10 minutes
Learn how the hotel survived the blitz during WW2 and visit where the Stone Roses signed their first record contract.
5
Newton Street
10 minutes
See the sets of BBC and Netflix series and Hollywood movies and see the venues where many famous bands started!
6
The Whiskey Jar
10 minutes
Over 300 whiskies from all over the world can be found here in the venue where Manchester bands The Smiths, The Stone Roses and 808 State rehearsed.
7
Greater Manchester Police Museum
10 minutes
See the ingenious way that the police would catch criminals in the days before mobile phones, CCTV and even walkie talkies!
8
Stevenson Square
10 minutes
Learn about how the famous Northern Quarter started and hear the story of how one man became famous almost by mistake!
9
Oldham Street
10 minutes
Learn how this former chip shop helped bands such as Elbow become famous. You’ll also hear how it’s adapting to the increase in city centre living. You’ll also learn how it’s been featured in the Netflix series ‘Safe’.
10
Mosley Street
10 minutes
See where the football league started and how it became The Premier League broadcast annually to over 4 billion people!
11
Afflecks
10 minutes
Visit Manchester’s premier boutique arcade. You will learn about the mosaics on the side of Afflecks and about the fashion of the ‘Madchester’ music scene of the 80s and 90s!
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