United Kingdom
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
A
B
C
Cambodia
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Martinique
Mexico
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
N
O
P
Q
R
S
Scotland
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
T
U
V
W
Z
Manchester
Free Tour of Manchester
Northern Quarter Manchester Walking Tour
The Ultimate Manchester Free Walking Tour
Free Manchester Walking Tours
See tours in Manchester
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
Free Tour in Manchester
Dive into the Northwest city of England on an excellent free walking tour. See Manchester and its main sights as the Chinatown, the Albert Square and Cottonopolis.
Things to do Free Tour in Manchester
Discover Manchester's Essence with Our Free Walking Tour! Explore Manchester like a local with Si Manchester Free Walking Tour. Ideal for first-time visitors and curious locals, our expert guides unveil the city's highlights, from attractions to hidden gems. Experience Manchester's essence and the individuals who shaped its story. Rated among Manchester's finest walking tours, our City Centre walk offers a captivating journey. Get personal recommendations from our passionate local guides, forging a connection that enhances your exploration. **Daily Adventure: Rain or Shine** Join us every day, regardless of the weather. **Meeting Point**: Outside the Central Library - Red Telephone Boxes, St. Peter's Square, M2 5PD. **Time**: 10:30 AM daily, plus 2:00 PM on Saturdays **Book Your Free Walking Tour of Manchester Today!**
Included
John Rylands Research Institute and Library
AO Arena
The Midland
Manchester Albert Square
Barton Arcade
Birmingham Town Hall
Royal Exchange Theatre
Cottonopolis
St. Peter's Square
South Tower
Manchester Cathedral
Oxford Road Station
English speaking guide
History
Sufragettes
Industrial Revolution
Hacienda
FUN!!
Universities
Factory Records
The old shambles
LGBTQ+ Rights
Meeting point
Outside the Central Library
Reviews (127)
2025-03-13 13:39:56
“Excellent guide”
Bitterly cold day but an excellent and informative guide to the city. Gareth really knew his Manchester and he answered all my husband’s many questions!
Carole Southall (English)
2025-02-17 04:59:04
“ Free tour Manchester 13.2.2025”
Overall it was ok. The guide is very friendly and he knows a lot. There were 2 problems: first the tour is very long. 2.5 hours is a lot and some retired in the middle. Second it was very cold outside so in that case the guide can plan the tour with the stop in some café for hot drinks that people can buy, it would upgrade the tour.
Arie Zelzburg (English)
2025-02-01 18:32:25
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tour”
Gareth was a friendly and knowledgeable guide with stunning views of the city's history, music, and sports. Highly recommend! ????????✨
Mirko (English)
2024-12-30 13:01:01
“Best Tour”
Best Tour! Best Guide and best Dog!
Maximilian (English)
2024-12-16 22:38:10
“Wonderful”
The guide was wonderful and nice with a lot of knowledge
I strongly recomend this tour
Paula Alexandra Santos (English)
2024-10-28 23:04:16
“Good tour!”
This trip gave me a deeper understanding of Manchester; it was interesting and full of knowledge.I had a great experience in Manchester!
Carol Yang (English)
2024-10-26 14:30:55
“Thank you Gareth”
Gareth is very knowledgable. We really enjoyed the tour. Gareth did a great mix of culture, history, music and football, including things you would miss or not know about without the tour. Highly recommended
Frauke (English)
2024-10-01 14:40:03
“Manchester Tour”
It was a great and very interesting tour, thanks to Gareth
Christian Laabs (English)
2024-09-29 15:07:39
“Free tour Manchester ”
It was really amazing tour. The content was very concise and gave an idea about the history.
I recommend to take this free tour.
The guide was amazing
Rashmi Sure (English)
2024-09-28 07:43:12
“Interesting and funny. With sun...”
Thanks
HECTOR SUMILLERA (Dutch)
2024-09-27 19:43:35
“Amazing tour!”
It was fantastic tour in Manchester with Gareth!
Anastasiya B (English)
2024-09-10 14:00:23
“Fantastic tour!”
Great tour, with a lot of information! I really enjoyed it. Very friendly guide.
Gerhard (English)
2024-08-23 10:03:50
“One of the BEST free tour i've been.”
Amazing tour with Garret. He knows a lot about Manchester history and told us in amusing way. Five stars!!!
PALOMA PLUMED (English)
2024-08-19 11:41:55
“Reccomended”
Todo muy bien, desde la guía, la duración y las recomendaciones.
Antonio Ciardo (Spanish)
2024-08-18 13:13:06
“Great tour”
Gareth with very a friendly, fun and knowledgeable guide. He gave us lots of interesting information and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you
Rhys (English)
2024-08-10 12:15:16
“Fantástico freetoir”
Ivo es un guía muy ameno y hemos aprendido muchas cosas sobre la ciudad. Además, da buenos consejos sobre lugares donde ir. Totalmente recomendable!
Pilar Fernández (Spanish)
2024-07-28 21:45:30
“Manchester free tour”
Guide was excellent. Very clear speaking and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Brian (English)
2024-07-24 18:33:48
“Great Tour”
The walking tour was lovely with many interesting insights on the history of Manchester
Syasya (English)
2024-07-14 17:09:35
“Senitmental Journey”
Its 50 years since I lived in Manchester and it has changed so much I hardly recognised it. Gareth reminded me what a great place it is with his informative and interesting tour. A first trip to the city for my companions, who were engrossed by Gareth's storytelling. Thank you.
Erica (English)
2024-07-03 13:08:39
“Bad weather? Don't worry! ”
It was such a great experience. Walking around Manchester and exploring all the interesting spots. With Ivo the even the bad weather didn't died our spirits. He made sure to keep us on the edge with all the stories that had some humour along the way.
Prerna (English)
2024-06-17 15:40:21
“Free Manchester walking Tour ”
Our guide Gareth was so informative, amusing and with great historical anecdotes. Really worth it and he fully deserves his tip. A great way for getting an overview of the city, before personally exploring the different districts that interest you in detail .
Michelle NIPPSGROS (English)
2024-06-17 14:30:58
“A good overview!”
I just had 4h downtown, so it has been great to know a bit of Manchester (and surroundings), as well as a bit of history and local tips. Thanks Gareth!!
Cristina (English)
2024-06-08 19:11:40
“Hermoso recorrido ”
Garret fue genial, muy cálido e interesante. Recorrimos bastante la ciudad y nos dio buenas recomendaciones.
Recomiendo mucho este tour.
Rosario Vera (Spanish)
2024-05-24 17:25:22
“'Mad fer it' Manchester”
Gareth was fantastic, clearly spoken and knowledgeable. He was able to no only make the history of Manchester come alive but also answer questions that were asked along the way.
The weather was drizzling with rain but Gareth made sure that everyone's spirits were not dampened along the tour.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and stories.
Damian Mussett (English)
2024-05-08 15:27:17
“Free Walking Tour”
A really enjoyable walking tour with good information shared.
Tracy L (English)
2024-05-08 14:39:26
“Gareth manchester tour amazing”
Gareth was amazing. Lived in the city 4 years and learnt a lot I didn’t know
Henry (English)
2024-05-07 20:33:37
“Wonderful tour”
I enjoyed in tour with Gareth. He is wonderful, gave us a lot of informations and made a very positive atmosphere ????
Slavica Dobrota (English)
2024-05-04 21:05:51
“A great Manchester walking tour”
Gareth was our guide and we found him great. I've lived and worked around Manchester for over 20 years and he shared stories and facts about Manchester I had not heard before. Or was great bring a tourist in my own city and I world recommend anyone to do this. Was a great 2.5 hours well spent.
Thank you
James Woodward (English)
2024-04-27 16:35:28
“Do it ”
Amazing tour with an lovely and funny guy. Was an really cold afternoon but the hours passed by very easily! It was funny and informative. Dont miss it if you are visiting Manchester!
Inês Pinho (English)
2024-04-22 13:09:32
“Manchester tour”
Great tour! Gareth was also great. Full of knowlage and facts...
Damir Ruzic (English)
2024-04-07 10:25:39
“Excellent tour ”
The tour was very nice , our guide knows a lot of the Manchester history and he made the tour very fun. We are from Mexico so we didn’t know much about the UK history but he explain very well . He also give us advice how to use the metro and how to get to the stadium and the airport . This tour was excellent! It was very good he accept credit card for tips.
Jennifer Ramirez (English)
2024-04-06 18:28:12
“Amazing tour ”
Absolutely loved the tour today. Our guide was so friendly, informative and interesting. I learnt so much about the wonderful city of Manchester. Thanks!
Steph (English)
2024-03-28 13:05:11
“A delightful tour”
It has been a wonderful tour, where we have learned about a lote of topics of the city, and Gareth is a very nice and very funny guide.
isabel tarancón sánchez (English)
2024-03-26 20:45:32
“Tour”
Excellent tour
Robert ROSELLA (English)
2024-03-26 13:02:54
“Manchester City walking tour.”
Very knowledgeable. Interesting and good historical tour.
Helen McKeown (English)
2024-03-24 13:19:34
“Manchester walking tour”
Gareth gave a really interesting and informative walk. I live in Greater Manchester and there was loads of new Information for me ! Friendly guy with funny stories too!
Highly recommend!
Liz Kelley (English)
2024-03-12 15:26:30
“Manchester Walking Tour”
Gareth is so knowledgeable. A very informative and interesting tour, I thoroughly enjoyed.
Vanessa Fourie (English)
2024-02-23 21:05:17
“:)”
Garreth was great!
Laura Ceci (English)
2024-02-17 16:35:54
“Great experience!”
Gareth was a great guide and served us with a great Experience through Manchester: very informative and funny tour, enjoyed the experience!
Raquel Brito (English)
2024-02-12 08:57:06
“Morning manchester english walking tour ”
Very informative
Carmen Camilleri (English)
2024-02-08 13:18:05
“Great tour”
Thanks for the tour Gareth!
Very knowledgeable and can tell he’s very passionate about the lovely city. Took us to some amazing places.
Great recommendations for good food and coffee!
Kyle (English)
2024-01-27 17:02:51
“Very nice and interesting!”
First Time in Manchester. Very nice to have so many useful information with such a nice guide!
Martina (English)
2024-01-24 07:47:27
“Manchester Sightseeing Tour”
Well impressed. Gareth was the perfect tour guide, tour was full of interesting facts and points of interest. Highly recommended.
John Moore (English)
2024-01-23 13:11:56
“English tour”
Our tour guide Gareth was really helpful. The tour was lovely and the information provided very interesting.
Isabel Rodríguez (English)
2024-01-22 16:19:33
“Knowledgeable guide”
Extremely insightful. I learnt a lot about Manchester today!
Karen Wong (English)
2024-01-04 17:59:13
“Great Tour of Manchester ”
Gareth was our great Tour Guide and he showed us lots of interesting points of interest and some that we’ll definitely go back to explore more.
Gareth was very knowledgeable of the Greater Manchester area, and he was engaging with our group.
Would highly recommend anyone visiting Manchester to do this tour.
Ingrid O’Neill (English)
2023-12-15 15:58:20
“Perfect guided tour!”
Interesting, informative and fun, but without being tiresome. The places we visited were very appropriate.
Thank you so much for the local recommendations!
Dani (English)
2023-12-10 13:55:12
“A good tour around city”
Creo que coger el tour en inglés fue muy acertado. El guía lo explica perfectamente.
Podrían enseñar también la zona de Castlefield, como añadido. Pero muy bien por lo demás.
Cristina del Caño Aguado (English)
2023-12-09 14:53:36
“Great tour!”
Amazing job by Gareth Smith as a guide, funny and very informative. We're not English native speakers, so we appreciated his very clear English, without sounding forced. Greetings from Barcelona!
Txaber Viciola (English)
2023-11-02 01:16:50
“Great guide and nice organisation”
Totally satisfied with the chosen tour and company. The guide was knowledgeable and witty. The stories, legends and history about Manchester will keep anyone’s ear busy!!! Thank you!
Kateryna Kurganska (English)
2023-09-23 17:52:26
“Informative”
A great tour. Learned heaps about the city and the history of Manchester . The walking tour was well paced and Gareth was very able to answer any questions we had. Would highly recommend.
Wendy Rhodes (English)
2023-09-04 18:16:07
“Very recommended tour”
I had a beautiful afternoon tour of Manchester city centre, it was so interesting to discover the story of the city walking among the main buildings and monuments. It is like to actually live the moments that made up this city!
Massimo Russo (English)
2023-08-27 13:13:25
“Tour”
El tour com Ivo estuvo imcreible. El conoce a perfeccion la ciudad y te cuenta datos muy interesantes. Nos brindó Audifonos para escucharlo mejor y pudimos saber mas de la musica Local tambien. 100% recomendado.
Juan Carlos García-Campo M. (Spanish)
2023-08-22 08:30:54
“Manchester walking tour”
Well done Gareth thank you for a very informative afternoon covered a lot of ground with a guide who knew his history of Manchester
Brian Cooper (English)
2023-08-21 22:35:14
“Great interesting tour”
The guide Gareth was very pleasant and polite. The tour was interesting, informative and enjoyable. I left with not only a better understanding of Manchester but new ideas of what to see next.
Thanks Gareth
Tony (English)
2023-08-18 16:12:51
“Great walk ???? ”
Very informative and fun facts about the city. Would definitely recommend this walk!
Simone Puhl (English)
2023-08-04 15:55:32
“Learnt lots about Manchester!!!”
Amazing tour of Manchester touching on the suffragette movement, capitalism (the rich and the poor), the cities footballing culture and the LGBTQIA+ movement in Manchester! The tour guide was fab and I came away feeling more knowledgable of the beloved city of Manchester.
Ella W (English)
2023-07-29 18:06:02
“Super kind”
Super kind, interesting and funny visit!!!
Fabrizio Di Giovanni (English)
2023-07-25 11:02:20
“Learn from the bits and pieces of Manchester”
An amazing walking tour with Gareth! It gives you a different view of Manchester City. 100% recommendable.
Bruna Falgueras Vallbona (English)
2023-07-22 17:44:44
“We enjoyed it”
Not to much, not to less
Pia Klint (English)
2023-07-17 21:59:30
“Walking Tour in Manchester with Gareth Smith and Salchicha”
Very informative, we highly recommend this tour
Sabine (English)
2023-07-17 07:50:18
“Manchester Walking Tour”
A great walking tour with a great guide, Gareth. He was interesting, knowledgeable, easy to hear and understand and friendly. His knowledge of the history of Manchester was outstanding. He provided great tips as to places to visit and eat. A most enjoyable tour.
Barbara Knight (English)
2023-07-07 12:56:18
“Most enjoyable ”
Gareth provided a really excellent tour. Most informative and showed us places we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Recommend.
Karen Jessup (English)
2023-07-01 16:08:38
“Really enjoyable”
Gareth provided us with an interesting and enjoyable tour. Lots of information along with personal anecdotes. Recommend this tour to everyone
Jacky Siddons (English)
2023-06-21 16:51:14
“A very wet morning in Manchester”
Gareth persevered in trying circumstances with a very wet day, and showed us the major buildings in Manchester & the significant people who had contributed to the cities fast growth over the last 300 years. Really enjoyable with a few ironic moments.
Elizabeth Coe (English)
2023-06-06 08:26:00
“Morning walk in June ”
Nice way to start the stay in a new city to get to know the city centre and some local history. It's putting the architecture and stuff we see in the streets into a context. The guide also had a list of recommendations he showed us at the end of the tour.
Kari Leigland (English)
2023-06-05 14:26:54
“Great tour, even if you live in the city!”
Really enjoyed the day, lasted a good amount of time and very knowledgeable guide
Alfie Gale (English)
2023-06-02 12:13:45
“Excellent ????”
Very interesting and amusing highly recommended
Andrew Bolger (English)
2023-05-30 09:43:55
“Afternoon Free Manchester Walking Tour ”
Very friendly tour guide! I enjoyed the tour and the content, would definitely recommend :)
MC (English)
2023-05-29 16:57:51
“Very interesting ”
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable and I learned a lot of stuff in the space of two and a half hours. I thought the pace and duration of the tour were just right too
Pamela Thomason (English)
2023-05-29 11:32:17
“Authentic and good Tour ”
Gerret made a really good tour.
I like his good historical background,combined with modern and current Information about Manchester and the context of the rest of England.
Furthermore he gives good advises for Bars,Pubs and Restaurants.
All in all i could completly recommend him
Thomas Hoppe (English)
2023-05-23 12:25:40
“Great tour of Manchester”
Great tour of Manchester!! Covered many aspects of Manchester history, learned a lot about the city.
Definately a must to do!!!
Georgios Koulogeorgiou (English)
2023-05-13 15:57:59
“Free Manchester Walking Tour”
It was the first time my wife and I visiting Manchester. Gareth gave us an excellent introduction of the place. We really had a good time. Thank you.
Dennis Wong (English)
2023-05-02 12:21:47
“Manchester”
I’ve been on lots of walking tours on 4 continents.
This was by far the best. A relaxed and informal greeting and introduction for all members of the group. The content of the talk was excellent and delivered in an amazingly clear voice.
Graham Froggett (English)
2023-04-30 17:17:31
“Great tour!”
I really enjoyed the tour with Gareth in Manchester. Highly recommend it!
Fabi (English)
2023-04-27 10:51:26
“Good tour, good guide”
????
Assaf Levanon (English)
2023-03-29 12:06:17
“A wonderful morning!”
Such a great introduction and overview of Manchester. Gareth did a wonderful job - he was so knowledgeable. His love for the city was infectious and he made the tour so interesting and entertaining. Would highly recommend!
Sian Cumpsty (English)
2023-03-29 09:37:56
“Instructive”
We had a great time knowing more about Machester, Gareth was informative and provide great advice on other places to visti.
Nicol (English)
2023-03-27 18:56:46
“Lovely afternoon tour”
Had a great time on Saturday afternoon. Was looking for something to do with my friend who was visiting Manchester for the first time. Gareth was really informative and engaging. Learnt some new things about a city I've called home for 15 years.
Sarah (English)
2023-03-26 15:44:45
“Awesome ”
Just awesome!
Sue Schmid (English)
2023-03-25 11:10:33
“Enjoyable tour ”
I enjoyed our tour .Gareth got tone and pace just right
Jody Sheppard (English)
2023-03-22 23:16:12
“Prime time in Manchester!”
Amazing tour, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed walking through Manchester and learning about its history and culture. Gareth was very professional and engaging in his explanations, and ensured the group was following through at each stage of the tour. Salsiccia the dog was a lovely and welcome addition to our tour! 10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Manchester to get a good idea and also some niche information from an expert guide.
Martina (English)
2023-03-12 21:40:57
“Gareth was a superb tour guide. ”
We had a highly enjoyable walk and Gareth was extremely knowledgeable about the area. Even though I am a resident of Greater Manchester, I learned so many new things about the city. I would definitely recommend this tour. ????
Suzanne Delaney (English)
2023-03-08 18:35:25
“Genial”
Excellent tour that, apart from explaining the most interesting events and places in Manchester, also shows you curious places and recommendations for eating and partying!
Mikel Sarasate (English)
2023-02-19 14:27:38
“Excellent tour ”
Very interesting and informative tour with a friendly guide -five stars
Julie Cronin (English)
2023-01-29 10:56:35
“Excellent guided tour ”
Great tour. Thank you :)
Ana Brebric (English)
2022-11-28 10:49:11
“Amazing tour”
I really enjoyed my time there and it was really nice!
Alejandro Rozo (English)
2022-10-16 13:40:28
“Great guide ”
Excellent tour - thoroughly enjoyed
Lisa Valins (English)
2022-10-16 11:21:06
“Amazing tour”
Amazing and easy to follow.
maria vargas (English)
2022-09-25 11:54:34
“Afternoon tour ”
The tour was great! Very interesting and guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend it
Daniella Guimaraes (English)
2022-09-17 06:16:41
“Very good”
Gareth was very good. Clear and interesting. Pleased to answer questions. We learnt a lot.perhaps for us too much info about the pop scene, but that is our age !!
Chris Gough (English)
2022-08-23 15:18:51
“Knowledgeable host”
Gareth was a fantastic host and as residents of Greater Manchester gave us some valuable insights and tips for return visits...thank you..
Ann Charman (English)
2022-07-26 07:35:18
“Manchester free tour ”
Excellent experience
Araceli López (English)
2022-07-20 13:25:05
“Excellent morning tour”
Gareth was an excellent guide; charming and provided lots of information and insight into Manchester. Nice leisurely pace.
Steven Carr (English)
2022-03-09 18:10:28
“Free tours ”
Hi this tour is really great.. the guide is lovely and very knowledgeable.. really enjoyed the activity
Many thanks
Charlotte Davies (English)
2022-01-30 15:51:12
“A highlight of our trip ”
Gareth was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative and friendly. The tour was very interesting and Gareth even gave recommendations of the best places to go out for dinner and visit. We ended up having the best dinner of the trip because of his suggestion. Would highly recommend this tour.
Ryan McGlinchey (English)
2021-11-06 15:54:05
“Great tour!”
Gareth did a great job - clear, audible, interesting and fact filled over a relatively small area so not demanding on the feet. Highly recommended!
Paul S (English)
2021-05-27 11:14:36
“Fascinating tour”
We so enjoyed Gareth's informative walking tour, taking in everything from Mrs Pankhurst and the Peterloo Massacre (which I'd heard off but really knew nothing about) to the LGBTQ community and to Manchester's poptastic past, from the Hollies to Oasis and New Order. Great fun, very informative and eye-opening - and even the forecast rain held off. Highly recommended.
Graham Keal (English)
2021-05-25 11:37:57
“Very informative walking tour”
We booked a free walking tour and how it works is you tip the guides what you think it is worth. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Manchester and we had a very pleasant afternoon walking around the city.
Helen Kaye (English)
2021-05-23 12:29:29
“Great morning! ”
An amazing morning learning about the history of Manchester... getting my barings of thr city and the different areas, and any questions i had were answered. Grdat atmosphere a small group so was very informal and fun! :)
Danielle Rubie (English)