Explore Manchester's Iconic Central Library Tours

Manchester has been my home for 25 years and for the last 9 I’ve been sharing it with visitors as an independent local guide. Discover the stories and history that made me fall in love with my city. If you only have a few days in Manchester, or you want to discover its secrets and explore the main...

• Manchester Central Library
• Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst
• The Bridgewater Hall
• Manchester Central
• Manchester Ship Canal
• Palace Theatre
• Sackville Gardens
• Alan Turing Memorial
• Gay Village
• Chinatown
• Albert Square
• Manchester Town Hall
• Royal Exchange Theatre
• The Shambles
• Corn Exchange Manchester
• Manchester Cathedral
• Chetham's Library
• National Football Museum
• AO Arena
• The John Rylands Library

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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, sta...

• Free Trade Hall
• Manchester Central Library
• Chinatown
• The Whiskey Jar
• Greater Manchester Police Museum
• Oldham Street
• Afflecks

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Art, culture, music, football, industries ... Discover the rich cultural heritage of Manchester, ranging from Roman times to the avant-garde influence. Our tour covers the main attractions of Manchester and many other hidden gems of the city. It is the best way to visit the city and it is the Tour ...

• Manchester Central Library
• Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst
• Manchester Central
• Manchester
• Free Trade Hall
• St. John's Gardens
• Spinningfields
• The John Rylands Library
• King Street
• Royal Exchange Theatre
• Corn Exchange Manchester
• St. Ann's Square
• National Football Museum
• Chetham's Library
• Manchester Cathedral

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, LGBTQ + Friendly, Dogs Welcome

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide. Stroll around Manchester at your own pace, having the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. You will learn about Manchester's history; from ...

• A Monument To Vimto
• Alan Turing Memorial
• Gay Village
• Chinatown
• St Peter's Square
• The Bridgewater Hall
• Royal Exchange Theatre
• The Shambles
• Manchester Cathedral
• The John Rylands Library
• Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
• Manchester Central Library
• Manchester Central
• The Corn Exchange

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

The weekly 2-hour walking tour is guided by a local feminist and will lead you around Manchester city centre, combining sight-seeing with information about remarkable women. This is an intersectional feminist tour which means that we will talk about women of all backgrounds including women of colou...

• Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst
• Manchester Central Library
• The John Rylands Library
• Albert Square
• Manchester Art Gallery
• Chinatown
• Gay Village

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover the Manchester most visitors, and even many locals, walk straight past. Led by a lifelong Mancunian, this relaxed, small-group tour uses archive photographs, historic maps and on-location visuals to reveal the stories hidden in the city’s streets. From protest, music and innovation to pubs...

• Free Trade Hall
• Manchester Central Library
• Albert Square
• St. Ann's Church
• Royal Exchange Theatre

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Manchester’s mix of history and modernity can sometimes feel overwhelming to visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s ...

• Manchester Central Library
• Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst
• Chinatown

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Manchester's captivating secrets through an immersive audio journey that puts you in complete control of your adventure. Unlike conventional tours, this experience reveals exclusive historical insights and hidden stories known only to locals, delivered through expertly crafted narration tha...

• Manchester Piccadilly Station
• Manchester Art Gallery
• Albert Square
• Manchester Central Library
• People's History Museum
• Science and Industry Museum
• Castlefield Urban Heritage Park
• Manchester Cathedral
• Chetham's Library
• Manchester Museum
• The John Rylands Library
• The Monastery Manchester
• Heaton Park
• Fletcher Moss Park & Botanical Gardens

• Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, 1. Complete Flexibility - Tour at Your Own Pace: This is a self-guided audio tour, NOT a GPS-guided tour. You have complete freedom to choose which attractions to visit, explore in any order you prefer, start and finish wherever you like, and even split the tour across multiple days. Spend as much time as you want at each location and take breaks whenever needed., 2. How You'll Receive Your Tour Materials: On your selected travel date, before your start time, you'll receive your private access links through your booking platform's messaging system. Link 1 provides your complete audio guide playlist featuring all attractions, and Link 2 gives you your interactive itinerary map with individual guides for each location. Simply click each link and select "Proceed to external site" to access your materials—your links lead directly to trusted platforms (SoundCloud and Google Maps) where your private tour content is hosted. Your private access links remain valid until your tour is complete (maximum 6 days), giving you complete flexibility to explore at your own pace. If you experience any difficulty accessing your audio guides or itinerary map, please contact us and we'll be happy to assist you., 3. Using Your Audio Guides (Link 1 - SoundCloud): Open the SoundCloud link in your web browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.). You'll see a playlist of all attraction audio guides organized in a suggested order. You can listen before your tour to plan which attractions interest you most, or play them as you arrive at each location. Simply scroll through the playlist, tap any attraction to play its audio guide, and use play/pause controls as needed throughout your tour., 4. Using Your Interactive Map (Link 2 - Google My Maps): Open the Google My Maps link in your web browser - not the Google Maps app. You'll see all attractions marked with headphone icons. Navigate by either tapping directly on any headphone icon on the map, or tapping the tour title below the map to view a complete list of attractions. When you select an attraction, a popup window appears with a clickable link to that location's audio guide., 5. What to Bring & Prepare: Essential items: headphones/earphones, fully charged smartphone, and internet access. Before your visit, review both links to familiarize yourself with the attractions and audio content, then decide your priorities and create your own route or follow our suggested order.

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Manchester's architecture, a can't-miss experience where historic heritage meets modern design, and every building tells a story of style and time. • Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group. • Discover Manchester’s i...

• Manchester Cathedral
• The John Rylands Library
• The Bridgewater Hall
• Manchester Central Library

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, This tour is hosted by an independent local., This is an exclusive private tour., The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace., Stops may vary depending on weather conditions., Entry tickets for transportation, museums, and monuments excluded., Not recommended for guests with impaired mobility.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Journey into the heart of Manchester and get to know some of its distinct and dynamic neighbourhoods. On this GPS-guided walking tour, you’ll be left not only with a collection of interesting stories and a love for the city, but also a Manchester swagger in your step. The tour begins at Manchester ...

• Manchester Central Library
• Northern Quarter
• Chinatown
• Alan Turing Memorial
• Portico Library
• Piccadilly Gardens
• Manchester Craft and Design Centre

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.