Free walking tours in Manchester and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Manchester. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free Walking Tour of ManchesterFree
Manchester City Stadium TourFrom € 33.55
Manchester River CruiseFrom € 15.57
LEGOLAND® Manchester TicketsFrom € 22.76
Manchester United Match TicketsFrom € 229.96
Manchester Private Tour€ 241.59
Manchester Sightseeing BusFrom € 17.97
RHS Garden Bridgewater TicketsFrom € 18.81
SEA LIFE® Manchester TicketFrom € 21.56
Free tours and guided visits in Manchester in numbers
Of the 9 activities Civitatis shows for Manchester, one is a free walking tour and 5 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Free Walking Tour of Manchester” (3,624 reviews, 9.8 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 9
- free walking tour
- 1
- cheapest paid tour
- €15.57
- average traveller score
- 8.9
- reviews
- 3,849
- typical length
- 1 h 30 min
What to see in Manchester
Must-sees
Manchester was the world’s first industrial city, and tells the story at the Science and Industry Museum, housed in the oldest railway station. The centre mixes Victorian buildings, such as the neo-Gothic Town Hall and the John Rylands Library, with brick warehouses turned into bars and shops in the Northern Quarter.
For many visitors, Manchester is above all football: Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, and the Etihad, home of Manchester City, both offer stadium and museum tours. The National Football Museum, the Art Gallery and the canal district of Castlefield complete the visit.
Free tours and guided visits
Manchester has guided walks around the centre and the Northern Quarter, street-art tours and stadium tours of United and City. Excursions leave the city for the Lake District, Chester and Liverpool.
How long to spend
Two days cover the centre, the museums and a stadium. If you are going to a match, allow another half day. Liverpool is less than an hour away by train, so it is easy to combine the two cities.
Where to stay
The centre, between Piccadilly and Deansgate, is the best base, with trams and trains to the airport. The Northern Quarter is livelier, and Salford Quays has cheaper hotels near Old Trafford.
Where to stay in Manchester
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: City centre and Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Spinningfields and Salford Quays. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Manchester
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Manchester
Is there a free walking tour in Manchester?
Yes: right now there is one free walking tour on Civitatis, “Free Walking Tour of Manchester” (9.8 out of 10 from 3,624 reviews). They are free: at the end you tip what you like.
How much does a guided tour in Manchester cost?
Between €15.57 and €241.59 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis; free walking tours are free, with a tip at the end.
What is the best-rated tour in Manchester?
“Free Walking Tour of Manchester”, with 9.8 out of 10 from 3,624 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Manchester?
Two days cover the centre, the museums and a stadium. If you are going to a match, allow another half day.
Where should I stay in Manchester?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Manchester we cover City centre and Piccadilly, Northern Quarter, Deansgate and Spinningfields and Salford Quays.