MADchester: Factory Records & Hacienda Self-Guided Puzzle Walk

4.1
(14 reviews)
Manchester, England

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Step into the shoes of a record label owner and walk the streets that gave the world Joy Division, The Smiths, and Oasis. This self-guided puzzle walk visits 15 legendary Manchester music spots, from the Hacienda to the Free Trade Hall.

Start at the shop where The Smiths bought their gear. Stand where the Hacienda's dancefloor once shook, visit Tony Wilson's flat that doubled as Factory Records HQ, and find where "Love Will Tear Us Apart" was filmed.

Solve puzzles at the Free Trade Hall, where one Sex Pistols gig in 1976 sparked a music revolution. Discover the pub-in-a-toilet where Elbow wrote songs, and end at Afflecks Palace where Oasis bought their trainers.

Across 2 hours through the city centre and Northern Quarter, this is Manchester's most complete music walk, mixing puzzles with tales of kidnap, bankruptcy, and a city that changed music forever.

Download the Questo app, start whenever you like, and discover why Manchester is legendary.

What's Included

Factory Records storyline where you rebuild the legendary label
Clues and a map in the app from Oxford Road to the Northern Quarter
Stories of Joy Division, Oasis, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, and more
Insider facts about the Hacienda, Free Trade Hall, and secret music venues
Self-guided puzzle walk with 15 iconic music stops
Live tour guide (the activity is self-guided)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
123 Oxford Rd

• Go to 123 Oxford Rd, All Saints, Manchester M1 7DU, UK (game starting point). • Bring a charged phone. • Open the Questo app and follow the instructions. • You must have downloaded the app and created an account first, using the same email you made the purchase with.

End point

You will finish at 52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW, UK

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Royal Exchange Theatre

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16

    You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once here, you can spend as much time as you wish until starting to follow the next clue.

    10 minutes 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Questo

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Rating

4.1 Based on 14 14 reviews
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