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Take the city at your own pace and discover Manchester on an exclusive private tour, with your own local, expert guide.
Discover Manchester’s quirky Northern Quarter on this 1.5 hour small group walking tour through the city’s most creative neighbourhood. With a local guide, step back in time and explore lots of iconic streets filled with street art, and iconic buildings that showcase the Northern Quarter's spirit.
Along the way you’ll uncover hidden histories, striking architecture, and stories of radical protest, music legends and creativity that still shape Manchester.
The tour includes:
Iconic Street Art - discover Manchester's artists
Local Independent Shops - uncover the stories of local independent shops
Stevenson Square – from suffragettes to cobblestones
The Daily Express Building – an Art Deco landmark
Oldham Street & Band on the Wall – radical politics and music heritage
Plus plenty of hidden gems you’d never find on your own!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide outside Fred Aldous. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket.
The tour ends on Edge Street; please feel free to ask your guide for any recommendations in the city
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide outside the iconic Fred Aldous shop in Stevenson Square. Here, learn about the history of the Northern Quarter, and the context of it within wider Manchester. Fred Aldous is an independent shop with a long history, uncover its secrets here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Stop on Tariff Street to uncover your first pieces of iconic Manchester street art. Learn about the context of street art in the city, and see a couple of commissioned murals, as well as some graffiti.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stop on Faraday Street, seeing the Police Museum on the way. The iconic Paste Up Wonderwall is an amazing sight to see, learn all about it at this stop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Stop on Little Lever St and Lever St, seeing some more iconic pieces of Manchester street art. You'll also see some exceptional examples of old 18th century merchant houses here, and the iconic Express Building, designed by Sir Owen Williams.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Pass by the iconic Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, and some more political pieces of art. See the Band on the Wall, an iconic comedy venue in the city. Then see the iconic Andy Bourke Mural, along with even more murals!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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