Manchester
Explore Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
5.0
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Explore Manchester's trendy Northern Quarter
Dive into Manchester's music vibe on a private tour. Stroll Northern Quarter, uncovering Piccadilly Records, craft designs, and local brews.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Roam around the hip, North Quarter with a trendy host by your side.
- Your experience, your way - walk the streets, slowly taking in the new and old elements
- Visit the Manchester Craft and Design Centre, also grab a unique bite from a local bar
- Flip through vinyl at Piccadilly Records
- See unique secret spots known only to locals, from your host's point of view
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalised experience
3 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)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Get your culture fix in the eclectic Northern Quarter - the trendiest neighborhood in Manchester. One of our Manchester hosts is ready and excited to show you what this unique and hip area has on offer.
Whatever your preferences - music, food, art (we’d take all three), your new-found friend aka our host (although to be honest, in this northern city everyone’s so friendly you’ll have plenty of new pals) will take you the coolest spots around.
You could pop into the patchwork of galleries, bars, and lifestyle stores or a popular attraction like the artists’ studios at Manchester Craft and Design Centre.
Despite the gentrification of the neighborhood, it’s stayed true to its original flare and is still loved by locals and visitors eager to get a taste of NQ’s unique vibe.
The music culture is rife in the North Quarter, so you could stop by live music venues, music history-filled pubs, and our recommendation, Piccadilly Records, an NQ institution where you’ll find vinyl to suit every taste.
And we’d be wrong to deprive you of even just a sample of drinks and snacks - skip from bar to bar, taste local craft brews and tantalizing cocktails, and eat your way from Thailand to Texas in the areas quirky and diverse eateries.
Welcome to where the cool kids hang out.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Erika
Jun 2025
Daz did such an amazing job on our 2 hour private walking tour of Manchester! Communication was wonderful and he REALLY nailed our interests. I am a huge music nerd so I was skeptical but he is very knowledgeable about the music scene and history of Manchester. It was like hanging out with a good friend! We 10/10 recommend!
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Joseph
Jun 2025
Some walking, very knowledge guide. Knew exactly where to go to give us a solid overview in three hours. Some great side stories made it even more enjoyable.
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Lindsey
Jun 2025
Roy was a fantastic tour guide and gave us a fantastic insight into Manchester, teaching us many things we never knew before! He took our needs into account which was much appreciated - e.g. coffee stop! This was very much appreciated and we are all still talking about how much we enjoyed it!
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Diana
May 2025
Jutta was incredible! She customized the tour to match our interests! She gave us the perfect mix of local history, unique neighborhoods, and music-related stops for our son. She brought us to areas we never would’ve known to explore, from old historic sites to funky, creative pockets of the city. Her knowledge of Manchester’s past and present really brought it all to life. If you want to see the real Manchester, not just the typical sights…go with Jutta! Highly Recommend.
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Lesley
May 2025
Amazing fun and fact filled. We learnt so much about the rich heritage of the city, its economic, political and cultural background. Roy our guide was brilliant.
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Karen
May 2025
Kevin was a delight as my tour guide. Very knowledgeable about Manchester and it's history. I felt like I had a good introduction to this lovely city. Would definitely do it again and would recommend to my friends.
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