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Discover Manchester's rich football heritage and local craft beer culture on a two-hour guided walking tour through three characterful pubs in Ancoats and New Islington. Explore the city's deep connection with football, from its industrial roots and working-class communities to the stories, traditions and rivalries that helped shape its sporting identity. Along the way, visit historic neighbourhood pubs and a contemporary waterside bar, discovering a side of Manchester that goes beyond traditional stadium tours. Enjoy four beer servings featuring locally brewed options, with a choice of beer styles and non-alcoholic alternatives. A relaxed way to experience two defining parts of Manchester's identity: football and pub culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting at the bar for the guests.
Itinerary
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Explore the connection between Manchester's football heritage and its traditional pub culture on a two-hour guided walking tour through Ancoats and New Islington. Accompanied by the same local guide throughout, visit three distinctive venues and discover how pubs served as important social meeting places for the working-class communities that helped shape the city's sporting identity. Hear stories about Manchester's football history, its famous clubs and the culture that developed around the game. Meet your local guide at this historic pub, dating back to 1811. Discover Ancoats' industrial heritage and its connection with the working-class communities that helped shape Manchester's football and pub culture.
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Continue to this neighbourhood pub, formerly known as The Shamrock. Explore the area's industrial and social history while hearing fascinating stories about the development of football in Manchester and the city's sporting traditions.
Admission ticket free -
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Finish at this contemporary waterside bar overlooking New Islington Marina. Enjoy the final part of your beer experience while your guide shares further stories about Manchester's football heritage and local culture. Throughout the two-hour tour, your guide accompanies the group between all three venues. Four beer servings are included, with a choice of beer styles and non-alcoholic alternatives.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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