Manchester Music Heritage Walking Tour

Private and personalized experience with a Local Host. Manchester is renowned for being the vibrant capital of music in the UK - there are more live music shows here than anywhere else in the country - and it has recently been crowned the UK’s ‘best live music city’ too. Manchester is home to legendary bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, the Buzzcocks, and many more. Follow the trail of Manchester’s musical heritage through the city. Explore where homegrown talent started out, and visit the best venues and historic pubs. Discover how proud the locals are of their musical culture. Stop by landmarks like Manchester’s Music Walk of Fame.
Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students, and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Meeting Point

Starbucks Coffee

Piccadilly Station, London Rd, Manchester M60 7RA, UK

After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

What's included:

• 2 craft beers or ales
• 3 hour walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
• Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
• Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

Not included:

• Additional food and drinks
• Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
• Tickets to any attractions
• Gratuities (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Salford Lads Club

Lads' Club, Coronation St, Salford M5 3SA, UK

Enjoy stories of the music history of the city at Salford Lads Club and indulge in the eclectic Manchester music culture - get what you want from this experience
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Albert Hall

27 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5QR

Your experience, your pace - see Albert Hall and other landmarks or walk the streets that bred bands like The Smiths and Joy Division
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Night & Day Cafe

26 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JN, UK

Stop by The Day and Night Cafe and pubs that hosted and inspired Manchester music icons, and enjoy a pint (or two)
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Northern Quarter Gallery

52 Church Street, Afflecks Palace, Floor 2, Greater Manchester, M4 1PW

Explore the Northern Quarter, flip through vinyl at Piccadilly Records and see the ‘sound bites’
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Free Trade Hall

58 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 3NQ

Get recommendations from your host, (over a pint at Free Trade Hall, perhaps) for some upcoming gigs you could still get tickets for while you’re in town
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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