About this Event
Welcome to our tour! This 2-hour Manchester walking tour with Joe will show you all the top attractions and insider stories of the city.
Your local expert Joe will take you to all the must-see spots such as the filming sets of Peaky Blinders and Captain America, The venue of the start of the Football League, Northern Quarter artwork and so much more.
You will go where buses simply can’t, with stories from Joe that no other tour can match. Joe will give you the history of Manchester and give you an authentic introduction to one of the world’s favourite cities.
Agenda
Free Trade Hall
Info: Learn about the venue where Bob Dylan had his infamous moment with the crowd!
Manchester Central Library
Info: Based on Rome’s Pantheon, this was the biggest public library in Britain.
Chinatown
Info: The second largest Chinatown in the United Kingdom and the third largest in Europe. Learn why the Chinese came to Manchester, what they did originally and learn about one individual member of the Chinese community of Manchester and what makes him stand out!
Britannia Hotel
Info: Learn how the hotel survived the blitz during WW2 and visit where the Stone Roses signed their first record contract.
Newton Street
Info: See the sets of BBC and Netflix series and Hollywood movies and see the venues where many famous bands started!
Whiskey Jar
Info: Over 300 whiskies from all over the world can be found here in the venue where Manchester bands The Smiths, The Stone Roses and 808 State rehearsed.
Police Museum
Info: See the ingenious way that the police would catch criminals in the days before mobile phones, CCTV and even walkie talkies!
Stevensons Square
Info: Learn about how the famous Northern Quarter started and hear the story of how one man became famous almost by mistake!
Night & Day Café
Info: Learn how this former chip shop helped bands such as Elbow become famous. You’ll also hear how it’s adapting to the increase in city centre living. You’ll also learn how it’s been featured in the Netflix series ‘Safe’.
Mosley Street
Info: See where the football league started and how it became The Premier League broadcast annually to over 4 billion people!
Afflecks Palace
Info: Visit Manchester’s premier boutique arcade. You will learn about the mosaics on the side of Afflecks and about the fashion of the ‘Madchester’ music scene of the 80s and 90s!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Edwardian Manchester, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Peter Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
GBP 16.95
