Manchester History and Culture Walking Experience

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Manchester into the vibrant place you see today.
From our Roman foundations to the industrial boom, from the fight for women’s rights to the thriving music and LGBTQ+ scenes of today — Manchester is a city that never stands still. On this guided tour with a local, walk in the footsteps of suffragettes, pioneering merchants, legendary street artists, and football icons. Explore the city’s most famous landmarks and uncover hidden gems along the way.

The tour includes:
St Peter's Square
Royal Exchange Theatre
Mediaeval Quarter
Street Art
Gay Village
Northern Quarter
And many hidden treasures!

Meeting Point

Manchester Central Library

St Peter's Square, Manchester M2 5PD, UK

Please meet your guide outside the Manchester Central Library in St Peter's Square. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket and/or lanyard.

What's included:

• Local Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

St Peter's Square

Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M1 5AN

Meet your guide here in St Peter's Square and learn a little bit about the history of this great Northern city!

5 minutes

Chinatown

Chinatown, Manchester, UK

Discover the second largest China Town in the UK and take your picture by the paifang, and learn about the multicultural melting pot that is simply Manchester

5 minutes

Sackville Gardens

Sackville St, Manchester, M1 3HB

Take in the sight of the Gay Village and listen to how Manchester has pride and equality for all - plus spot a statue of the man who saved Britain

5 minutes

Piccadilly Gardens

Manchester, M1 2AP

Love it or hate it - you decide! Decide whether you love or hate this modern take on Piccadilly Gardens

5 minutes

Northern Quarter

Tib Street, Manchester

Take in the chill vibes of this hip part of Manchester, filled with trendy eateries and clues to its history as capital of the textile industry

10 minutes

Printworks

27 Withy Grove, , Manchester, M4 2BS

Discover the surprising history behind the iconic Printworks

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Football Museum

Todd St, Urbis Building, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG

Manchester's football scene is thriving, so uncover a little of the background of the two rival teams of Manchester

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Glade of Light

Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX, UK

Remember those who lost their lives during the tragic bombing of Manchester Arena at this beautiful memorial garden

5 minutes

Manchester Cathedral

Victoria Street, Off Deansgate, Manchester, M3 1SX

Though its origins are mysterious, admire the nineteenth century beauty that sits before you

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shambles Square

Shambles Square, Manchester, UK

Filled with popular eating places, hear about the bizarre measures that were taken to protect some of the oldest buildings in Manchester

5 minutes

Mahatma Gandhi Statue

7 Cathedral Yard, Manchester, M3 1SN

Finish the tour at the Mahatma Gandhi statue, in honour of a very important visitor to the North West, who would impact and irrevocably change the industry of this region

5 minutes