Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth
Overview
Manchester has been my home for 25 years and for the last 9 I’ve been sharing it with visitors as an independent local guide. Discover the stories and history that made me fall in love with my city.
If you only have a few days in Manchester, or you want to discover its secrets and explore the main attractions, this is the best walking tour in the city. Because I am limited by number I can ensure I give you a personal experience and you can really get to know me and the rest of the tour guests.
All the main attractions are located in the city center, so this tour is the perfect choice to get to know Manchester in just a few hours.
What's Included
- A unique list of 101 things to do in the city
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Manchester Central Library
Manchester M2 5PD, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Cathedral Street
Manchester M3 1SW, UK
What To Expect
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Manchester Central Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Statue Of Emmeline Pankhurst
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Manchester Ship Canal
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Alan Turing Memorial
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Manchester Cenotaph
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Albert Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Anne's R C Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Shambles
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chetham's Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
AO Arena
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-120647P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- A unique list of 101 things to do in the city.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth 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
- A unique list of 101 things to do in the city
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
