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Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester for a scenic day trip to the Lake District. Instead of waiting around for public transport, enjoy the convenience of having transport included. Travel with ease between sites in a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach, and tick off Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston Water, Hawkshead, Grasmere, and the Heritage City in a day.

If you’re a literature fan, this tour is for you. If you’re a nature fan, this tour is also for you. If you’re a history fan... you see where we’re going with this, right? Today you explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a hub of natural beauties and historic feats. And for those with a love of the written word, you’ll be thrilled to dive into the pages of the Brontë country, exploring towns like Haworth, where the famous Brontë sisters lived and wrote, and inspired. Join us on this 16 seater small-group tour and explore Bronte Country.

Finding Manchester’s best wine spots on your own can mean missing places that the locals actually love. This small-group walking tour takes you beyond the usual tourist areas and into the heart of the city’s wine scene with a local guide. Stroll between handpicked bars, restaurants, and specialty shops, while learning about Manchester’s neighborhoods and wine culture. With time to ask questions and get personalized recommendations, the experience blends relaxed sightseeing with insider access to some of the city’s top wine venues.

Discover the street art of Manchester’s Northern Quarter the fun way: with a self-guided challenge experience, downloadable as a cellphone app. You’ll play by solving puzzles in the style of a treasure hunt and unlocking stories as you explore. You’ll learn about the street art project known as the Cities of Hope, and discover the story behind the Stevenson Square canvas. Note that for an optimal game, each player should buy their own ticket.

We only host private tours meaning that we can tailor make the experience to suit your wants and needs. Whilst Manchester isn't the biggest city it can be quite difficult to get around. We've lived here all our lives and know the alleyways and back streets. Our mission is to show you the highlights of the city whilst making you feel a part of us. We also end at our favourite pub for a well deserved drink, on us.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District National Park with ease on a day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car hire. Rather than keeping your eyes on the road, you’ll be free to admire some of Britain’s best-loved landscapes as you’re transported between sights in climate-controlled comfort.

Step into the pages of Jane Austen’s masterpiece on this comprehensive literary pilgrimage through the Peak District. Whether you are a devotee of the 1995 BBC series looking for the spot where Mr. Darcy emerged from the lake at Lyme Park, or a fan of the 2005 movie wanting to stand on the same cliff edge as Keira Knightley at Stanage Edge, this tour is designed for you. Departing from central Manchester in a premium, 100% electric vehicle, this tour offers an unparalleled look at the locations that brought Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet to life. - Discover Pride and Prejudice filming locations and scenic walks - Small groups (7 or less) for a personalized experience - Travel sustainably in a 100% electric vehicle *Chatsworth House: The house is not open for visitors from the 1st-6th November. The gardens will remain open to visit.

One way to travel like a local is to travel alongside a local. This private custom tour makes it happen—with a Manchester local passionate about their city. Share your travel wish-list by phone or app, and enjoy a walking tour tailored to you. Let them point out sights, restaurants, and hidden gems; uncover local life, and leave not only with the inside scoop on Manchester but a new-found friend.

Get more familiar with Manchester through exploring its foodie scene on this afternoon tasting tour. Meet up with your guide and follow their lead as you make your way through two of the city's neighborhoods: Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. Try local delicacies from independently run vendors and eateries as you gain deeper insight into Manchester's culinary heritage.

Discover what truly sets Manchester apart on this immersive 3-hour walking food tour through the Gay Village and Northern Quarter — two of the city’s most dynamic and character-filled neighborhoods. This isn’t just a tasting tour — it’s a journey through Manchester’s culture, history, and creative spirit told through its food. What makes this tour special is its blend of authentic local flavors, fascinating stories, and hidden gems — offering not just a full meal, but a true taste of Manchester’s soul. Experience Manchester’s diverse food scene, from traditional British fare to global street food. Explore two of the city’s most iconic districts with a passionate local guide and hear stories of creativity, inclusivity, and resilience that shaped Manchester’s identity. And remember to enjoy generous tastings and drinks across four handpicked local venues!

Find your way around the vibrant city of Manchester with a self-guided tour that’s also a fun-filled treasure hunt adventure. Using the tour app’s map, follow instructions and solve clues and puzzles to discover where to head to next. Each location is a new spot to explore, and each clue is a story about Manchester's fascinating history and an insight into the people who have lived here.

Explore the rich legacy of Manchester, where revolutionary ideas and innovations shaped the modern world. This walking tour takes you through the historic streets where inventors and thinkers left their mark, showcasing the city’s evolution from the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital age. Discover the key figures and moments that define Manchester’s identity and witness how its past continues to inspire progress. - Discover the influential figures behind Manchester's advancements - Walk through historic streets rich in industrial heritage - Learn about Manchester's evolution from the Industrial Revolution to modern innovations - Ideal for history buffs and those interested in technological progress

Take an adventure into the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, famously some of the most picturesque in the whole of England. See traditional farming villages and towns with their cobbled streets and plenty of dry stone walls — not to mention a generous helping of historic myths and legends courtesy of your guide. View the hills of the Peak District, and see Monsal Headstone Viaduct.

Group tours can feel rushed and crowded, especially when the streets are crowded during the holidays. Instead, opt for a personalized Christmas experience of Manchester with a private tour tailored to your interests. With a local guide, create a customized sightseeing itinerary that takes into account your preferences: choose to focus on Manchester’s fashion, art, food, or architecture, and soak up the city’s festive spirit at a Christmas market.

Zombie Scavengers in Stockport challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Stockport today!

Ditch the usual group tours and experience Manchester your way on this self-guided scavenger hunt. Using just your smartphones, you and your friends will find objects around the city at your own pace. Collect points, complete exciting tasks, and chat to your remote host along the way. It’s a creative way to explore the city while playing a fun, immersive game.

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

Manchester is home to one of the UK's most thriving craft beer scenes, and on this insider tasting tour, you'll discover some of the city's best breweries. A guide takes the guesswork out of choosing where to drink, so you're sure to have nothing but great beer at a selection of hand-picked, locals-loved watering holes. Enjoy plenty of samples of a wide range of beer styles and learn more about local beer history as well as the brewing process from your guide.

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.

Manchester was the birthplace of the industrial revolution, not to mention the Madchester dance revolution. Get to know this thriving modern city through another British icon—the classic black cab—on this private tour led by a born and bred Mancunian who’s been driving his taxi for more than 20 years. Expect plenty of personalized insights, plus tips to help you enjoy the rest of your stay.

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.

Zombie Scavengers hunt stands out by blending real-world urban exploration with an exciting zombie apocalypse narrative. Its uniqueness lies in the complete player freedom; unlike standard hunts, you get to choose your own route and the order of tasks across the city, making it a strategic exercise. The immersive experience is powered by an app that tracks your survival points from finding supplies and completing fun, themed photo/video challenges. Crucially, it includes a remote survival guide who assists you via chat, and your score is compared in real-time on a national leaderboard, turning your local adventure into a country-wide competition.

Manchester was a cradle of the industrial revolution but the sites that sparked it can be hard to find. Get a taste of the city and its history together on this private walking tour, which includes five separate stops for delicious tasters and two alcoholic drinks. Learn how industrial areas have been reshaped for the 21st century and turned into vibrant lifestyle destinations.

Stockport is an amazing food destination just waiting to be uncovered. It is the home to one of the most exciting, young and up and coming food neighborhoods in the country. During the tour, we visited 6 local businesses. and enjoy a dish that each is famous for. We'll meet the vendors and hear their stories as well as learning how Stockport is transforming from a sleepy satellite town to one of the most talked about areas in the North. Full of amazing street art and weird and wonderful history, the Stockport food tour is a great way to explore a new town and be introduced to award winning flavors and tastes.