Off the beaten track Manchester Food Tour
Overview
This Manchester food tour will take you away from the tourist traps and instead into the local neighbourhoods and streets where Mancunians love to eat, drink and socialise. Visit locally run, independent food heroes, from artisan bakeries, to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe.
Expect to walk the cobbled streets where crime was once king and try some of the best food from Manchester's many communities. Jamaican patties, Indian curries, Italian desserts and uniquely Manchester dishes all star on this food tour.
You'll be led around by a team of local food lovers who love showing guests the hidden gems of their fantastic city.
What's Included
- Food tour led by Manchester local, all are food lovers who know the best spots to eat and drink
- Exploring 2 different areas of Manchester in Ancoats and the Northern Quarter
- Visit independent food spots, from artisan bakeries, to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe
- Insider tips and recommendations from your local host
- Stories about Manchester’s streets, from 19th century crime gangs to 21st century film sets
Meeting Location
Redhill Street
Ancoats, Manchester M4, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-75909P878
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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).
- 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.
- Food tour led by Manchester local, all are food lovers who know the best spots to eat and drink.
- Exploring 2 different areas of Manchester in Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
- Visit independent food spots, from artisan bakeries, to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe.
- Insider tips and recommendations from your local host.
- Stories about Manchester’s streets, from 19th century crime gangs to 21st century film sets.
The minimum age to participate is 13..
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 Off the beaten track Manchester Food Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Off the beaten track Manchester Food Tour 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
- Food tour led by Manchester local, all are food lovers who know the best spots to eat and drink
- Exploring 2 different areas of Manchester in Ancoats and the Northern Quarter
- Visit independent food spots, from artisan bakeries, to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe
- Insider tips and recommendations from your local host
- Stories about Manchester’s streets, from 19th century crime gangs to 21st century film sets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
