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Book NowTake a 60- to 70-minute boat ride around Manchester's historic Ship Canal and River Irwell. See ancient landmarks like Stephenson's railway bridge as you travel across northern England's industrial heartland.
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Book NowLearn all about the rich history of Manchester United by taking a virtual tour of Old Trafford. You'll be able to see the locker room, the players' dugout, and other private locations.
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Book NowA walking tour of Manchester's Northern Quarter will take you through the neighborhood's back streets. To get a sense of the area's transformation into the city's hippest neighborhood, look for filming spots and street art.
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Book NowTour the Etihad Stadium and Museum with a highly skilled guide, who will tell you fascinating stories about the history of the stadium and the museum as you walk through it.
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Book NowOpen-top bus tours of Manchester are a great way to see the city. While you walk around Salford Quays and the city center, you can listen to a recording about the city's industrial past.
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Book NowEnglish soccer has had a profound impact on the world during the past 150 years. Experience the emotions, memories, and drama of historic matches as you peruse fascinating relics.
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Book NowThis event takes axe throwing out of the woods and into the city of Manchester. Professional teachers will teach you how to throw an axe.
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Book NowDiscover North Wales and Chester's mountains, wonders, and legends. Begin your adventure of the city's most popular attractions with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a stunning blend of stately castles and picturesque scenery.
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Book NowExplore the Lake District and its many scenes. Windermere, England's largest lake, has a fascinating history that you should learn about. Admire the cozy Dove Cottage of William Wordsworth. Lancaster's historic architecture is a sight to behold.
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Book NowEmbark on an unforgettable journey along the river and discover a new aspect of the city. You'll be able to catch a live performance of some of your favorite musicals, like Jersey Boys and Grease.
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Book NowThe Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester's city center pioneers typical American fare with a dash of the unexpected. All dishes are created in-house to order, so you can be confident that you're receiving the best! Enjoy!
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Book NowWith a personal guide from Manchester, you'll be able to see the city in a new light. Make the most of your time in the city by following these helpful hints. Get to know your community and find the greatest places to eat, shop, and play!
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Book NowTour the Lake District from Manchester for a full day. Take in the gorgeous scenery and enlightening narration of the largest national park in the United Kingdom, as well as the beautiful villages and lakes that make up the area.
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Book NowTake a unique, fully-narrated sightseeing tour of North Wales on your next adventure. Visit a Victorian beach resort, a medieval castle, and the ethereal Snowdonia National Park while you're here.
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Book NowDuring this one-of-a-kind musical walking tour of Manchester, which lasts for one hour, you can expect to let all of your inhibitions go and bust some serious moves.
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Book NowOn this full-day excursion from Manchester, you'll get to sample the wonders that Derbyshire has to offer. Explore the rolling hills of the Peak District, enjoy the traditional treats of Bakewell, and go on an adventure into Poole's Cavern, a natural wonder.
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Book NowDuring the course of a fully guided day trip, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, and food of Yorkshire. Get off the main path and make your way through winding roads that full-size buses can't reach. As you explore the country, stop in some quaint towns and take in the beautiful natural scenery.
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Book NowExperience the best the city has to offer from atop the Princess Katherine. Throughout the evening, you can take pleasure in hearing live performances on board of your favorite hits from artists such as Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin, among others.
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Book NowAt Sea Life Manchester, you can get up close and personal with more than 2,000 sea creatures from all over the world!
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Book NowLearn all there is to know about the best playground ever at the Legoland Discovery Centre in Manchester.
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Book NowTake a guided tour of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. With a Man City supporter as your guide, see the manager's dugout, the press conference room, and the changing rooms. An audio-visual exhibition tells the city's story.
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Book NowThe Lake District refreshes visitors. The mountains renew your thoughts, the lakes ease your anxieties, and the quaint houses and roads take you back in time. This tour visits England's most famous national park's greatest spots. You'll learn about Windermere, England's largest lake, and enjoy Wordworth's Dove Cottage and Lancaster's medieval architecture. Join this excursion to relax in nature.
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Book NowA picturesque river ride on a Dutch tourist vessel offers a better alternative to central Manchester's hustle and bustle. It's a terrific opportunity to visit a number of the city's most famous landmarks without having to deal with swarms of tourists. As you glide across the waterways, Manchester Ship Canal, Old Trafford, and the Imperial War Museum can all be seen as you glide across.
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Book NowWhen you take this low-cost North Wales sightseeing tour, you'll avoid hours of left-side driving and reap the benefits of a qualified guide. Visit the charming beach village of Llandudno, the historic Conwy Castle (entry fee required), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and the quaint fairytale town of Betws-y-Coed. The stunning Snowdonia National Park is even more stunning when viewed from the back roads and alternate ways.
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Book NowThe Mercedes mini-coach tour is ideal for those who prefer independent travel but don't want to drive for four and a half hours on unfamiliar roads. Conwy, Chester, and Betws-y-Coed are just a few of the places you can see on this tour; you decide what to do and how much you want to spend, and you pay for it as you go.
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Book NowThis tour visits two of Manchester's most dynamic neighborhoods. Manchester's history and people will be discussed. From the Industrial Revolution to today's hip city. On the tour, we'll visit famous and secret restaurants. Each restaurant we visit has a Manchester-themed menu. Meet the chefs, bakers, and producers. Our objective is to highlight our food heroes and show you a new side of Manchester.
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Book NowManchester's most popular Google walking tour. Discover Manchester's hidden treasures and secrets. You'll explore BBC and Netflix sets. You'll witness where Hollywood movies were filmed and how the architecture, staircases, and streets resemble New York. You'll find Instagram-worthy street art throughout the Northern Quarter. One Manchester person helped end WWII. Manchester also helped eradicate slavery. Manchester introduced portable ice cream, women's voting rights, vegetarianism, and cops. You'll see the Premier League's birthplace. Learn about notable singers' early careers. See why Manchester has the most music in Britain.
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Book NowTravelers on a tight schedule will appreciate this option. Walk through Manchester's most popular tourist destinations, including Piccadilly Gardens and Chinatown, as well as Vimto Sculpture and St. Peter's Square. You won't get lost when you tour the city with a guide, and you'll also learn interesting facts about the city's history.
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Book NowThe Lake District in England, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is about an hour and a half north of Manchester and takes an eternity to drive across without a car. You may save on the cost of self-driving by signing up for this exciting tour that includes a knowledgeable driver/guide. Check out an ancient stone circle, a bakery, and more—there's even a gorgeous hiking trail.
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Book NowThis 3-day journey from Manchester visits castles and national parks in Wales. On the first morning, board your 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach and cross into Wales to visit Conwy Castle and Snowdonia National Park. On the second day, explore the Brecon Beacons National Park, seaside villages, and castles; on the third day, stop at Harlech Castle before exploring Chester and its cathedral .Hotel, transportation, and sightseeing are included.
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Book NowThis is the best way to get to know the city of Manchester through its cheese. Don't waste time reading reviews; instead, get taken to a few local places that have tasty cheese samples. Along the way, you can learn interesting facts about cheese, play games, meet cheesemakers, and, of course, taste delicious cheese with fizz.
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Book NowManchester is England's music capital, yet independent travelers miss its secret music. This tour follows in the footsteps of Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and The Smiths. Visit the Free Trade Hall, Oldham Street, and Piccadilly Records, and discover what places Manchester on Britain's music map.
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Book NowViews of Manchester from a fun and unique perspective! You'll be able to follow along with detailed directions supplied to your mobile devices as you work your way through satisfying clues. Don't take anything for granted! A wealth of fascinating information and tales will be shared with you. It's all outside, so you can socially dissociate.
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Book NowPre-arranging a private transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) for your entire group will alleviate a significant amount of stress upon your arrival (up to 8 people). Travel in style in a premium vehicle, minivan, or minibus instead of the crowded taxi ranks when you arrive.
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Book NowJoin Silent Adventures for a musical tour around Manchester. This musically instructed excursion will have you busting moves and serenading the city. Hi-tech headphones play beats, theme melodies, and classic favorites. You'll be part of the best all-dance, all-singing walking tour in town as your inhibitions fade. It's a wandering, rhythmic rampage through Manchester!
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Book NowWith this Manchester indoor skydiving experience, you can get the same exhilaration as skydiving without having to risk your life by jumping out of a plane. Learn to fly in a vertical wind tunnel with the help of a professional. At the end of the adventure, you'll receive a certificate and all the equipment you need.
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Book NowWith a personalized guide, you can explore Manchester in a way that's just right for you. Build an itinerary with a local guide whose interests align with yours by choosing your own departure time, meeting point, and duration. It is your responsibility to purchase admission tickets to Manchester attractions; these can be pre-ordered through your tour guide.
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Book NowManchester Airport Transfer Service aspires to the highest passenger standards. One-way transfer from Manchester Airport (MAN) with up to an hour of free waiting time. Our professionally-trained drivers will welcome you with a name sign in the airport arrivals hall, ready to help with your bags and accompany you to your vehicle to go wherever in Manchester. Flying with family or coworkers? A luxury van can fit six people.
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Book NowVisit Manchester's Hard Rock Cafe, located in the city's historic Printworks district. At the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester, you'll find a menu of classic American fare, as well as an unparalleled collection of music memorabilia. The classic cheeseburger, ribs, and barbecue chicken are just a few of the mouthwatering options on the 2- or 3-course menu. Dessert and a beverage of your choice are included.
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Book NowPrivate transfers from Manchester Airport (MAN) will reduce tension upon arrival (up to 8 people). Instead of taxis, take a premium car, minivan, or minibus.
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Make the most of your vacation by creating moments that you’ll never forget.
We work with the most prominent and best-known travel companies to put together a list of curated guided tours for you to choose from at your own pace. If you buy any of them, we get a small commission without you having to pay extra.
What are guided tours?
Guided tours are all generally all-inclusive group travel experiences led by a local travel guide and following a fixed itinerary for a specific tourist attractive or local activity. Many sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets for major travel attractions, group day/night tours, food tastings, wine tastings, and even airport transfers.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Discover what your vacation spot has to offer from the perspective of a local. Find hidden Gems!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Scammers are out there, so beware! Tourists might be taken advantage of by local brokers who charge exorbitant charges. Plan ahead for your guided excursions!
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
With so many guided tours to choose from, you’re likely to find one that fits your budget.
Save time, Get the most out of your trip.
Trying to find local guided tours during your holiday is a waste of your valuable holiday time.
With a scheduled tour schedule, you know precisely what you’ll be doing every day, eliminating the possibility of any disappointment.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Overwhelmed with options and unsure about which guided tour to select? Determine which activities are most suited for you by checking out other user reviews
No risk to you. Free cancellation
Many of the guided tours allow you to change your mind and cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the date of the activity. There is no charge if you do this. As soon as your travel plans change at the last minute, this will be very useful for you.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It’s wonderful to meet people from all around the world on your guided excursions!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are almost any guide trips and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature trails, Music festivals, Local food trips, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or red wine drinking and tasting trips, exclusive television & Movies tours, romantic couple trips, kids’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island exploration trips, check out famous landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to explore to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & seeing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter rides, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, yacht services and sailboat rental.