Free tour

Manchester’s Top-Rated Tour: As Seen on The Sidemen! + FREE Guidebook!

4.72

Good(217)

Manchester

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Joe

Registered on 23 July 2023

Hi I’m Joe, founder of Ultimate Manchester! I am a lifelong Mancunian who knows this city, its secrets and its people inside and out. I have many stories about life here and over the years I have met countless celebrities from Manchester and all over the world with stories to tell, some of which you will learn about on your tour! This tour will include things that you will not find online, in guidebooks.....or anywhere else! I look forward to sharing my stories & showing you the best parts of Manchester! Joe

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

🚀 Join the only Manchester tour featured on The Sidemen!

Want to see the city through the eyes of the UK’s biggest creators? We’ll show you exactly where they walked, plus 2,000 years of history that most locals don't even know.

🎥 Check out The Sidemen on our tour! 🎥

https://youtu.be/vlgITegLDbA?t=3150

The tour also features fascinating facts about Manchester including:

• Why the atom was first split here?

• Where Rolls met Royce and changed travel forever?

• Why the city’s symbol is a worker bee?

• Why the Manchester baby gave birth to the smartphone in your pocket?

• And what mysterious underground spaces lie beneath the city centre?

Join our tour and I’ll give you'll get all the answers as well as many more great stories

🎥 Check out our tour video! 🎥

https://youtu.be/ngolqiZrI88

📍 What You’ll Learn About 📍

You'll get an insider's view and local knowledge on so much including:

• Street Art

• History

• Music

• Politics

• Sport

• Architecture

• TV/Movie Locations

• Secret Manchester

Just as important than the sites themselves are the stories behind them. You'll find out:

• Where does Manchester get its name from?

• Why is there a Dr Who tardis in Chinatown?

• Why are there lots of space invader mosaics spread across the city?

• Why is the Queen Victoria statue facing away from Manchester?

• Why has one brick on Central library been stolen so many times?

🎁 EXCLUSIVE BONUS:

Every guest gets a digital copy of our "Insider’s Guide to Manchester"—the ultimate list of the best hidden bars, coffee spots, and live music venues.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

46 Faulkner St, Manchester M1 4FH, UK

We meet at Chinese Arch, Faulkner Street, M1 4FH I will be carrying a yellow umbrella with Free Walking Tour Manchester written on.

Outside visit

Chinatown

Meet at the Chinatown Arch. ⛩️ A great photo opportunity and a clear landmark. We start at the 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! 🐝

Outside visit

Gay Village

See some fine street art and learn how and why Manchester has become one of the most celebrated Gay Pride 🏳‍🌈 events in Britain. Learn how the Gay village has evolved from an area of urban decay through to today’s trendy and bustling scene! 🐝

Outside visit

The Molly House

Find out what a Molly House is and learn about the murals 🖌 on the side of the building and their connection to Manchester! 🐝

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.