Kickstart your trip to Manchester

What you'll do

In a city so down to earth and friendly as Manchester, we guarantee it wouldn’t take more than a minute or two for someone to stop and help you out if you were looking a little lost.

But you’ll skip that completely when you explore MCR with one of our Manchester hosts by your side - you’ll feel like a local in no time, we promise.

Your host would love to share with you their favorite places to eat, hang out and explore, make recommendations for the rest of your trip, and feel free to ask as many questions as you like along the way.

Get to know the best ways to move around - we reckon the best way to figure out the buses is to use them! So why not start in the city center, then take the bus to the revitalized Salford Quays Docklands, where you’ll find trendy bars for a cheeky cocktail or pint, The Lowry art complex, and plenty of other cultural gems.

Don’t forget to ask your host for a few northern expressions too - they’ll make you feel even more at home!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 2 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Choose your pace - a casual stroll, a canal cruise or on public transport
  • Visit some of Manchester's iconic spots, neighbourhoods and buildings
  • Take the experience at whatever pace suits you - a leisurely stroll, pausing at a pub for a pint or squeezing in as much as possible
  • Get a taste of Manchester through an inspiring lens and acquaint yourself with the briefest of histories, some general city info, how to get around and where you should visit
  • Your host will reveal recommendations for things to do during the rest of your trip, and feel free to ask anything you’d love the inside scoop on!

Things to know

What’s included

  • Meet your host at a location of your choosing- within a reasonable distance.
  • A private and personalised experience
  • 2 hours with your host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    My guide Kevin was so nice. Very knowledgeable and took me to places I never would have found on my own. It was worth every penny!

    March 2022

    Alisa A

    Had a good walk around the city and learnt loads about Manchester we had no idea about despite a few previous visits. It was really good that Kieran knew the areas so well and had personal anecdotes to bring the city to life. Followed Kierans personalised recommendations and had a brilliant dinner and night out after and he showed us where to go from our hotel the next day to get to the main shopping centres and eateries.

    January 2019

    Fiona B

    I had a fabulous, sun-drenched* morning with Kieran, born and raised in Manchester. I was looking for someone with a lifetime's worth of personal stories to tell, and that is what I got. I never just listen – I ask lots of questions and Kieran had tales for every single one. So if you like getting to know a city through its loyal locals, try this guy! * Your weather may wary. ;-)

    July 2018

    Sid S

    great tour, lovely guide

    October 2017

    amit s

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