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The best of Manchester walking tour
Fascinating Manchester - Walking Tour
The best of Manchester walking tour
The best of Manchester walking tour
The best of Manchester walking tour

Fascinating Manchester - Walking Tour

By Opatrip England
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$710 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

Manchester is calling! This walking tour of Manchester will take you through some of the city's most notable landmarks and areas. 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 colourful 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.

Activity location

  • Piccadilly Gardens
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Queen Victoria's Statue
    • Piccadilly
    • M1 1LU, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Fascinating Manchester - Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$709.68 x 1 AdultAU$709.68

Total
Price is AU$709.68
Until Sat, 2 Nov

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  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Piccadilly Gardens
  • 15m
Located on the edge of the city's creative Northern Quarter, Picadilly Gardens is surrounded by an exciting mix of historic and modern buildings.
Canal Street
  • 15m
A long-time home of the LGBTQ+ community in Manchester. Canal Street is a beacon of celebration and full of warm welcomes.
Chinatown
  • 15m
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.
Peterloo Massacre Monument
  • 10m
Peterloo was a watershed moment in the history of Manchester and a defining moment for democracy in Britain. This tragedy is now memorialised with a modern sculpture.
St Peters Square
  • 10m
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.
Free Trade Hall
  • 10m
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.
Albert Square
  • 10m
This public square features the dominating Manchester Town Hall as its main attraction. Albert Square also contains a multitude of monuments and statues.
The John Rylands Library
  • 15m
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.
St. Ann's Church
  • 15m
One of the preserved treasures of Manchester, this church's architecture has enamoured many visitors! This quaint building is the 3rd oldest in the entire city.
Manchester Cathedral
  • 15m
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.
Chetham's Library
  • 6m
  • Admission ticket not included
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPiccadilly Gardens
    • Manchester, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEQueen Victoria's Statue
    • Piccadilly
    • M1 1LU, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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