Free tour

The Ultimate Manchester Free Walking tour

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Manchester

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Dave

Registered on 23 July 2023

Hi, I'm Dave, Welcome to our tour! I've lived and breathed Manchester my whole life so expect some family history, cool buildings and the story of Manchester from somebody who has never managed to leave. I know Manchester like the back of my hand! While I usually lead the tour, from time to time you could be led by one of our other guides - Darren, Joe, Bob, or another knowledgeable member of our team! We look forward to welcoming you on the tour! Dave

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

Walking through the streets of Manchester means walking through 2000 years of history!

Do you want to know where the atom was first split? Where Rolls met Royce and changed travel forever? Why the city’s symbol is a worker bee? Why the world’s first computer was born here? And what mysterious underground spaces lie beneath the city centre?

Join our tour and I’ll give you all the answers and many, many more :)

🎥 Check out our tour video! 🎥

https://youtu.be/ngolqiZrI88

📍 What You’ll See 📍

During the tour we will see the main sites, allowing you to take photos of:

Chinatown
Gay Village
Molly House
Alan Turing Memorial
London Road Fire Station
Vimto Monument
Factory Records
Refuge Hotel
Midland Hotel
Town Hall
Central Library
Free Trade Hall

👂 What You’ll Hear 👂

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?

And many more stories like these!

💡 Bonus Tips from Locals 💡

All attendees will be able to get a e-copy of our guidebook which has the best suggestions of the best places in the city for food 🍲, drink 🍺, coffee ☕, nightlife 🍸, live music 🎸 and pretty much anything else you may want.

Your guide will also be able to answer any questions both during and at the end of the tour!

We are looking forward to meeting you! 👋

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 do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).