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We compared all 51 experiences in Manchester so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

4.8 51 experiences from £ 4.59 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Manchester City Stadium Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Access
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Manchester City Stadium Tour: Behind-the-Scenes AccessWalk the Etihad Stadium pitch, sit in the dugout and interact with a virtual Pep Guardiola in the press conference room on this behind-the-scenes tour with a live guide.Thu, Fri and Sun · First departure 09:30, last 16:15 · All ages★ 4.94 (6,476)1h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 32per person
Manchester Walking Tour: City Center Local Guide 2.5h
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Manchester Walking Tour: City Center Local Guide 2.5hWalk Manchester's city center with Gareth, a local guide of 9 years, covering John Rylands Library, the Cathedral, Gay Village and 101 landmarks in a single afternoon.Mon–Sat · 14:00 · All ages★ 4.95 (1,440)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Crystal Maze Experience Manchester: Live Game Show Challenges
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Crystal Maze Experience Manchester: Live Game Show ChallengesRace through four themed zones at The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience in Manchester, solving mental, physical.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 20:00 · From age 9★ 4.93 (1,307)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 39per person

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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience Manchester: Make Cocktails
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Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience Manchester: Make Cocktails★ 4.96 (1,241)1h 45mfrom£ 51per person
SEA LIFE Manchester Admission: 30 Tanks, 5,000 Sea Creatures
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SEA LIFE Manchester Admission: 30 Tanks, 5,000 Sea Creatures★ 4.21 (1,114)2hENfrom£ 16per person
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester: Rides & Laser Games
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester: Rides & Laser Games★ 4.07 (1,072)1h–3hENfrom£ 16per person
Manchester: Walking Tour of Music, Movies & Football History
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Manchester: Walking Tour of Music, Movies & Football History★ 4.91 (611)2h–3hENfrom£ 19.99per person
Manchester: Spanish Walking Tour with Local Guide & History
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Manchester: Spanish Walking Tour with Local Guide & History★ 4.97 (535)2h 15mESfrom£ 7.25per person
Manchester Food Tour: 6 Tastings & Industrial History
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Manchester Food Tour: 6 Tastings & Industrial History★ 4.94 (388)3h 30mENfrom£ 90per person
Manchester: Half-Day Food Tour with Lunch & City Walk
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Manchester: Half-Day Food Tour with Lunch & City Walk★ 4.99 (337)3h 30m–4hENfrom£ 85per person

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Manchester: Wine Tasting Tour & 4 Bars with Local Guide
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Manchester: Wine Tasting Tour & 4 Bars with Local GuideFour-hour Manchester wine tour visiting four bars and wine venues with tastings of 6+ wines, snacks, and a local sommelier guide. Small groups, city centre.Fri–Sun · 15:00 · From age 18★ 5.00 (169)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 90per person
Manchester: Angel Meadow History Walk with Author Dean Kirby
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Manchester: Angel Meadow History Walk with Author Dean KirbyWalk Manchester’s Angel Meadow with author Dean Kirby, hear raw stories of Victorian slum life, and get your book signed: includes small group & regular stops.Next departure: 19 Mar 2027 · Ages 18–75★ 5.00 (118)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 20per person
Manchester food tour with meals and drinks: 4 hours
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Manchester food tour with meals and drinks: 4 hoursTaste Manchester and Salford on a 4-hour food tour with a certified guide, 5 meals and 3 drinks included, walk the backstreets.Every day · 11:30 and 16:00 · All ages★ 4.98 (107)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 85per person
Craft Beer Tour Manchester: 10 tastings with expert guides
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Craft Beer Tour Manchester: 10 tastings with expert guidesJoin a 3.5-hour guided craft beer tour in Manchester with 10 tastings and expert talks at breweries and bars, departing Saturdays at 1:30pm.Sat · 13:30 · From age 18★ 4.97 (265)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 45per person
Manchester Treasure Hunt: Cryptic Clues & Phone Maps
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Manchester Treasure Hunt: Cryptic Clues & Phone MapsSelf-guided treasure hunt around Manchester with phone-based clues and maps. Start anytime, solve riddles at your own pace, learn local stories. No printing needed.Every day · From age 13★ 4.94 (261)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 15per person
Manchester Walking Tour with Local Guide: Hidden Gems & History
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Manchester Walking Tour with Local Guide: Hidden Gems & HistoryWalk Manchester's city centre with a local guide through 1.5 hours of streets, squares and stories, from Roman foundations to street art.Every day · 10:30 · All ages★ 4.88 (197)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 14per person
Lake District & Windermere Cruise from Manchester
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Lake District & Windermere Cruise from ManchesterDay trip from Manchester to the Lake District with Windermere cruise, Dove Cottage visit, and guide. Small groups, Mercedes coach, all transport and entry included.Every day except Friday · 08:30 · From age 5★ 4.85 (251)11hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 75per person
Manchester Washhouse Speakeasy Cocktail Tasting Secret Entry
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Manchester Washhouse Speakeasy Cocktail Tasting Secret EntryHidden speakeasy in Manchester with secret access code, reserved table, four cocktails and premium shots per person.Every day except Tuesday · Ages 18–90★ 4.84 (288)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 43per person
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester with Castle Entry
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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester with Castle EntryVisit Conwy Castle and explore Snowdonia's peaks on this day tour from Manchester. Includes castle admission and driver-guide. Small groups under 16 people.Every day · 08:30 · From age 5★ 4.83 (203)10h 45mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 74per person
North Wales Day Trip: Snowdonia, Conwy & Pontcysyllte
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North Wales Day Trip: Snowdonia, Conwy & PontcysyllteNine-and-a-half-hour guided minibus tour from Manchester through Llandudno, Conwy's medieval walls, Snowdonia's valleys.Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 08:45 · All ages★ 4.79 (266)9h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 59per person

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Manchester: Silent Disco Walking Tour with Headsets
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Manchester: Silent Disco Walking Tour with HeadsetsFeel the pulse of Manchester on a silent disco walking tour: dance through Shudehill, sing along to your favorite hits, and laugh with locals. Includes headsets & host.Sat · 15:00 · All ages★ 4.99 (87)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 18.50per person
Magic at the Midland: Manchester's Premier Magic Show
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Magic at the Midland: Manchester's Premier Magic ShowWatch Steve Price perform 75 minutes of illusion and comedy in the Lancaster Suite at The Midland Hotel, with no interval and seating for all ages.Sun · 19:30 · All ages★ 4.97 (75)2h✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 25per person
Manchester Private Tour Personalized Highlights
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Manchester Private Tour Personalized HighlightsPick your duration, 2 to 5 hours, and a local host designs your Manchester itinerary around your interests.Every day · First departure 08:00, last 17:00 · Pickup optional · All ages★ 4.75 (83)2h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 39per person
Peak District & Derbyshire Day Trip from Manchester
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Peak District & Derbyshire Day Trip from ManchesterStories of plague villages, Bakewell pudding, and green hills: travel the Peak District from Manchester with a small group and local guide. Includes transport.Tue and Sun · 09:00 · From age 5★ 4.73 (70)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 54per person
Lake District Day Trip from Manchester: Cruise & Steam Train
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Lake District Day Trip from Manchester: Cruise & Steam TrainFeel the Lake District’s charm on a day trip from Manchester with lake cruise, heritage steam train (April–Oct), and visits to Hawkshead & Tarn Hows. Includes pickup.Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun · 09:00 · From age 5★ 4.81 (91)9h 45mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 79per person
Caernarfon Castle Tour: Medieval Fortress & Snowdonia Views
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Caernarfon Castle Tour: Medieval Fortress & Snowdonia ViewsFull-day tour from Manchester visiting Conwy, Snowdonia National Park and Betws-y-Coed, ending at Caernarfon Castle. Includes air-conditioned coach.Mon, Wed and Fri · 09:00 · From age 5★ 4.79 (48)10hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 81per person
Manchester cotton history tour: 4 hours with meals and drinks
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Manchester cotton history tour: 4 hours with meals and drinksFour-hour guided tour of Manchester's cotton industry and Industrial Revolution sites, including the Northern Quarter, Ancoats.Every day · 11:30 and 16:00 · All ages★ 4.98 (42)4hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 85per person
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Manchester at a glance ✓ 2026-10-29

  • Most booked: Manchester City Stadium Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Access, £ 32 (1h 15m, 4.94★ · 6,476).
  • Top rated: Manchester Walking Tour: City Center Local Guide 2.5h, £ 15 (2h 30m, 4.95★ · 1,440).
  • Best value: Crystal Maze Experience Manchester: Live Game Show Challenges, £ 39 (1h 30m, 4.93★ · 1,307).

Of the 51 experiences: 51 with free cancellation, 46 with instant confirmation, 11 with hotel pickup and 26 bookable last-minute.

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