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Fascinating Manchester - Walking Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Manchester
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  • 3 hours
  • Manchester
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Manchester is calling! This walking tour of Manchester will take you through some of the city's most notable landmarks and neighborhoods. Start your tour at Piccadilly Gardens, a popular public space in the heart of the city, then head to Canal Street where you can see the colorful Chinese arches and explore the vibrant Asian community. The tour will then take you to Manchester Central Library and St. Peter's Square, where you can admire the stunning architecture and learn about the history of the area. You will also visit the Peterloo Massacre Monument, which marks the site of a tragic event in 1819 where peaceful protesters were killed by the military. Continue to the Free Trade Hall, a historic building and Albert Square, a popular public space surrounded by impressive architecture. Witness of the most significant libraries in the United Kingdom Admire Manchester Cathedral and Chetham's Library, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester England

Located on the edge of the city's creative Northern Quarter, Picadilly Gardens is surrounded by an exciting mix of historic and modern buildings.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Canal Street, Canal St, Manchester M1, UK

A long-time home of the LGBTQ+ community in Manchester. Canal Street is a beacon of celebration and full of warm welcomes.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chinatown, Manchester England

An impressive and ornate arch serves as the gateway to the oriental heart of the city. Manchester's Chinatown is the second largest in the UK.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Peterloo Massacre Monument, Windmill St, Manchester M2 3DW, UK

Peterloo was a watershed moment in the history of Manchester and a defining moment for democracy in Britain. This tragedy is now memorialized with a modern sculpture.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St Peters Square, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS England

St. Peter's Square hosts many of the city's festivities and is always lively. Meanwhile, the nearby neoclassical Central library contains a unique collection of books and works by some of Manchester's most famous writers.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Free Trade Hall, 58 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NQ England

This building has a lot of history and changes behind it, being the scene of the Peterloo Massacre. It has been rebuilt several times, closed, abandoned, and eventually saved by a company to be preserved as a historical monument.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Albert Square, Manchester England

This public square features the dominating Manchester Town Hall as its main attraction. Albert Square also contains a multitude of monuments and statues.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The John Rylands Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3EH England

For those who set eyes on The John Rylands Research Institute and Library for the first time, 'library' might not be the first word that comes to mind. This beautiful and ornate masterpiece of Victorian Gothic architecture looks more like a castle or cathedral.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Ann's Church, The Parish Church of St. St. Ann Street St. Ann Street, Manchester M2 7LF England

One of the preserved treasures of Manchester, this church's architecture has enamored many visitors! This quaint building is the 3rd oldest in the entire city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Manchester Cathedral, Of Deansgate Victoria Street Off Deansgate, Manchester M3 1SX England

An essential visit, the cathedral sports a gorgeous interior with outstanding medieval woodwork in the north - the carved details are full of life. The nearby gardens are Manchester's newest public space.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chetham's Library, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB England

Marvel at the oldest public library in the English-speaking world! In fact, the entire collection within the walls has been designated as one of national and international importance.

Duration: 6 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester M60 1AY, UK


    Return Details

    Chetham's Library, Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, UK

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours


    User's Reviews

    LCA113

    26 Nov, 2019

    John Alker guided us around the town and certainly joined up the historical and cultural “ dots” of Manchester through the ages. He was very informative with fun and a sense of humour. The information went on for an hour after the scheduled finish of the tour

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