A Taste of Manchester's Cottonopolis with Meals, Drinks and Guide
Overview
Explore Manchester's vibrant history and its significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution focused on the cotton trade. This journey through the city's past highlights the innovations that transformed industry and society. Learn about Manchester's pivotal role in shaping the modern world as you delve into its rich heritage and stories of the cotton trade.
- Discover Manchester's role in the Industrial Revolution through its cotton industry
- Engage with the city's historic sites and learn from knowledgeable guides
- Explore the intersection of innovation and industry that defined Manchester's evolution
- Perfect for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in industrial heritage
What's Included
- Meals 5 Carefully Curated Meal options that embodies the city and the history an culture of our story.
- Alcoholic beverages 2 Alcoholic drinks at selected locations included
Meeting Location
100 High Street
Manchester M4 1HP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Manchester M2 1HN, UK
What To Expect
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Northern Quarter
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Ancoats
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Manchester Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Exchange Theatre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Meals. 5 Carefully Curated Meal options that embodies the city and the history an culture of our story.
- Alcoholic beverages. 2 Alcoholic drinks at selected locations included.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Taste of Manchester's Cottonopolis with Meals, Drinks and Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Taste of Manchester’s Cottonopolis with Meals, Drinks and Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meals5 Carefully Curated Meal options that embodies the city and the history an culture of our story.
- Alcoholic beverages2 Alcoholic drinks at selected locations included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
