The Ultimate Manchester Free Walking tour
Hi, I'm Dave, Welcome to our tour! I've lived and breathed Manchester my whole life so expect some family history, cool buildings and the story of Manchester from somebody who has never managed to leave. I know Manchester like the back of my hand! While I usually lead the tour, from time to time you could be led by one of our other guides - Darren, Joe, Bob, or another knowledgeable member of our team! We look forward to welcoming you on the tour! Dave
Pickup
We meet at Chinese Arch, Faulkner Street, M1 4FH I will be carrying a yellow umbrella with Free Walking Tour Manchester written on.
Description
Walking through the streets of Manchester means walking through 2000 years of history!
Do you want to know where the atom was first split? Where Rolls met Royce and changed travel forever? Why the city’s symbol is a worker bee? Why the world’s first computer was born here? And what mysterious underground spaces lie beneath the city centre?
Join our tour and I’ll give you all the answers and many, many more :)
🎥 Check out our tour video! 🎥
https://youtu.be/ngolqiZrI88
📍 What You’ll See 📍
During the tour we will see the main sites, allowing you to take photos of:
- Chinatown
- Gay Village
- Molly House
- Alan Turing Memorial
- London Road Fire Station
- Vimto Monument
- Factory Records
- Refuge Hotel
- Midland Hotel
- Town Hall
- Central Library
- Free Trade Hall
👂 What You’ll Hear 👂
As important than the sites themselves are the stories behind them. You'll find out:
Where does Manchester get its name from? 🤔
Why is there a Dr Who tardis in Chinatown? ⛩
Why are there lots of space invader mosaics spread across the city? 🖌
Why is the 👑 Queen Victoria statue facing away from Manchester?
Why has one brick 🧱 on Central library been stolen so many times?
And many more stories like these!
💡 Bonus Tips from Locals 💡
All attendees will be able to get a e-copy of our guidebook which has the best suggestions of the best places in the city for food 🍲, drink 🍺, coffee ☕, nightlife 🍸, live music 🎸 and pretty much anything else you may want.
Your guide will also be able to answer any questions both during and at the end of the tour!
We are looking forward to meeting you! 👋