Explore Manchester’s rich history and cultural legacy on this engaging walking tour that blends music, football, politics, and pop culture.

Your local guide will lead you through the city’s iconic streets, revealing stories behind the Premier League’s creation, the birth of influential bands, and pivotal social movements—from women’s suffrage to the fight against slavery.

Along the way, you’ll pass filming locations, architectural gems, and key landmarks, with plenty of stops for photos and refreshments. Whether you’re a football fanatic, music lover, or history buff, this tour offers something for everyone.

What to expect

1. Free Trade Hall
   Learn about the venue where Bob Dylan had his infamous moment with the crowd.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2. Manchester Central Library
   Based on Rome’s Pantheon, this was the biggest public library in Britain.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3. Chinatown
   The second largest Chinatown in the UK and the third largest in Europe. Learn why the Chinese came to Manchester, what they did originally, and discover one individual member of the Chinese community who stands out.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4. Portland Street
   Hear how a hotel survived the Blitz during WW2 and visit the spot where the Stone Roses signed their first record contract.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5. Newton Street
   See the sets of BBC and Netflix series and Hollywood movies, and discover venues where many famous bands started.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6. The Whiskey Jar
   Home to over 300 whiskies from around the world, this venue also served as a rehearsal space for Manchester bands like The Smiths, The Stone Roses and 808 State.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7. Greater Manchester Police Museum
   See the ingenious ways police caught criminals before mobile phones, CCTV and even walkie-talkies.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8. Stevenson Square
   Learn how the famous Northern Quarter started and hear the story of how one man became famous almost by accident.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

9. Oldham Street
   Discover how a former chip shop helped bands like Elbow rise to fame, and how the area is adapting to city centre living. Also featured in the Netflix series ‘Safe’.
   10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10. Mosley Street
    See where the Football League began and how it evolved into the Premier League, now broadcast to over 4 billion people annually.
    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

11. Afflecks
    Visit Manchester’s premier boutique arcade. Learn about the mosaics on the building and the fashion of the ‘Madchester’ music scene of the 80s and 90s.
    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included