Free Walking Tour of Manchester

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2,897 reviews | 28,451 travellers

Excellent... Ivo is the best... very dynamic and knowledgeable. One of my best free tours... Highly recommended...

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Excellent... Ivo is the best... very dynamic and knowledgeable. One of my best free tours... Highly recommended...

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Art, culture, music, football and industry... discover the rich cultural heritage of Manchester, from the Roman era to the avant-garde present.

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Art, culture, music, football and industry... discover the rich cultural heritage of Manchester, from the Roman era to the avant-garde present.

Free Walking Tour of Manchester

At the designated time, we'll meet outside the Manchester Central Library next to the telephone booths, to begin our free tour of Manchester, the city where the industrial revolution was born.

We'll start walking around St. Peter Square to get to know the history that surrounds this city, the characters that inhabited it and the events that took place there. Do you know what the symbol of the city is? You'll have to go there to discover it!

Our first stop will be in one of the most important buildings in Manchester, the Free Trade Hall, the protagonist of the Peterloo massacre, and where the current democratic system with political parties emerged. Here, we'll also find out about the cultural revival, the importance of music and how Manchester became a pioneer for LGTBQ+.

Continuing our tour we'll reach buildings including the Midland Hotel and the Albert Hall, how many bands and singers in the city do you know? It's time to remember them all! Next, we'll see the City Hall. There the guide will tell us about the social movements that marked the city's multiculturalism.

From here we'll go into the commercial district and stop to admire the majestic building that is the Royal Exchange, where you'll discover the importance that Manchester had during the 19th century.

After a tour of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, we'll bring the experience to an end, next to Manchester Cathedral.

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Duration

59m - 2h 15m.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English speaking expert guide

Not included

Tips

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

No single-use plastics are used.

Reusable headsets are used.

The show represents local culture.

The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.

The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.

The activity helps vulnerable groups.

The activity helps to promote peace.

The activity promotes local production.

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.

Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets

Permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

Q - How to book?

A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Si Manchester Corporate name: Ivo Delgado Rivero Registered Office: Flat 6, 27 Sackville St , Manchester, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 09346771P Contact information Email: Ivodelgadorivero@gmail.com Phone: 07746943389

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

ST. PETER’S SQUARE - M2 5PD . OUTSIDE CENTRAL LIBRARY - Red Telephone Boxes

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5 out of 2,897 reviews

9.8 / 10

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Jun / 07 / 2025

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Susana

Spain

Habré hecho casi 100 Free Tours en mi vida, y ninguno tan bueno como el de Ivó. Absolutamente excepcional, llegamos al tour sin mucho interés por Manchester, e hizo que nos enamoráramos de la ciudad. Divertido e interesante a partes iguales, se lo recomendaría a cualquier persona que visite Manchester. 10/10, porque no podemos darle más. Translate this opinion into English.

I've probably done almost 100 free tours in my life, and none as good as Ivó's. Absolutely exceptional. We arrived at the tour with little interest in Manchester, and he made us fall in love with the city. Equally fun and interesting, I would recommend it to anyone visiting Manchester. 10/10, because we couldn't give it more. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Jun / 01 / 2025

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Olga

Barcelona, Spain

Ivo, nuestro guía ha demostrado un gran conocimiento de la ciudad y nos ha transmitido su entusiasmo. Nos ha explicado los orígenes de esta ciudad industrial, las distintas fases por las que ha pasado y cómo esto ha influido en sus habitantes. Me quedo un mes en Manchester, así que sin duda repetiré con Ivo. Translate this opinion into English.

Ivo, our guide, demonstrated a wealth of knowledge of the city and conveyed his enthusiasm. He explained the origins of this industrial city, the different phases it has gone through, and how this has influenced its inhabitants. I'm staying in Manchester for a month, so I'll definitely be visiting with Ivo again. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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May / 11 / 2025

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Juanita

Colombia

¡El mejor free walking tour que he tomado! El guía se esmera por innovar su tour, tiene amplificación de sonido con su respectivo audífono para cada asistente al tour. Además acompaña parte del recorrido con una lista de reproducción de música. Hace entretenida la historia de la ciudad con representaciones de personajes históricos. Es apasionado, le gusta el humor y experto en lo que hace. Translate this opinion into English.

The best free walking tour I've ever taken! The guide strives to innovate his tour; he has sound amplification with a headset for each tour participant. He also accompanies part of the tour with a music playlist. He makes the city's history entertaining with performances of historical figures. He is passionate, humorous, and an expert in his field. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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May / 08 / 2025

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Joseba

Bilbao, Spain

El mejor FreeTour que he hecho. El guía, IVO, excelente. Tenía preparadisimo todo, nos explicó y enseñó todo estupendamente, Además nos facilito información extra de mucha utilidad: restaurantes, actividades, películas relacionadas con lo explicado. MUY, MUY BIEN!!!!! Translate this opinion into English.

The best free tour I've ever taken. The guide, IVO, was excellent. He had everything perfectly prepared, explained and showed us everything wonderfully, and also provided us with very useful additional information: restaurants, activities, movies related to what was explained. VERY, VERY GOOD!!!!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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May / 08 / 2025

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Alessandra

Tenerife, Spain

Ivo ha sido muy divertido y entretenido. Nos ha explicado la historia de Manchester desde sus inicios y en lugar de dar muchas fechas y repetir una historia, ha dinamizado e animado las 2 horas con mucha animación. Lo recomendaría a todo quien venga por primera vez aquí. Translate this opinion into English.

Ivo was very fun and entertaining. He explained the history of Manchester from its beginnings, and instead of giving us too many dates and repeating a story, he livened up the two hours with great animation. I would recommend him to anyone who comes here for the first time. Opinion translated. Show original.

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