Top North West England Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 6

Discover the Manchester most visitors, and even many locals, walk straight past. Led by a lifelong Mancunian, this relaxed, small-group tour uses archive photographs, historic maps and on-location visuals to reveal the stories hidden in the city’s streets. From protest, music and innovation to pubs, homelessness and Manchester’s constant reinvention, this is much more than a checklist of landmarks. There’s plenty of time for questions, conversation and looking at the city in a completely different way.

When your cruise ship pulls into Liverpool’s port, explore the city on foot instead of joining a large coach tour. This leisurely paced walking tour focuses on Liverpool’s culture and history, and gives you the lowdown on the city’s links with the Titanic, its architecture, and social history. Photo stops, breaks, and ample time for questions complete the experience.

Turning the streets of Chester Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Step back with me to the Edwardian period for a lovely walking tour of historic Chester . There is a lot of Edwardian Chester to see if you know where to look and I am here to tell you the stories of the people who lived and worked within the ancient walls . This tour is great for visitors and locals eager to see a different side of this city

Experience a side of Manchester that the history books often miss on this small-group guided tour. Explore the streets of Angel Meadow, a former Victorian slum that used to house one of the world’s first cotton mills. Learn the story of the Mancunian families that struggled to survive in the area, while discovering the area’s evolution over the ages.

Discover the vibrant essence of Manchester on the '5 Quarters' walking tour, where history seamlessly intertwines with modern creativity. This engaging journey covers five unique quarters, each revealing a chapter of Manchester’s rich narrative—from its Roman origins to the heart of the Industrial Revolution, and its contemporary artistic scene. Led by expert local guides, you’ll uncover hidden gems and captivating stories that you won't find in any guidebook, ensuring a deeper understanding of the city’s character. Ideal for both locals and visitors, this tour promises an enriching experience for all ages. - Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including a short comfort break. - Group size limited to 20 participants, ensuring personalised attention. - Outdoor tour with stops at significant landmarks, focusing on historical insights without indoor access. - Headsets are provided for clear communication during the tour, enhancing the overall experience.

Come discover the sights of a city 2000 years in the making. Your guide will take you through the beautiful streets and even something very special that's not open to the public. Hear from a guide with almost 15 years experience, from the Romans through to the victorians, with plenty in-between. Discover what made Chester such an important city for most of English history. It's beautiful architecture, its people and how it shaped history itself. Everyone is welcome, it's great for families, visitors, and people who love an adventure into the past. This beautiful city was voted the most picturesque in the world, so what's stopping you?

Celebrate the wonderful music of Sweden’s favorite pop 4-piece with this ABBA tribute concert ticket at Viva Blackpool in Blackpool. Rock along to hits like ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Fernando’, and ‘Take a Chance on Me’ as tribute act Viva Voulez Vous bring your favorite ABBA hits to life on stage. Relive ABBA’s chart-topping career through this brand new show, with cutting-edge light and sound systems to lift your evening.

This self-guided audio walking tour of Manchester traces a city that never accepted the way things were — from the Peterloo Massacre to the suffragettes, Alan Turing's story to the IRA bomb that rebuilt the city centre. Across 20 stops, you'll hear what most tours skip: cotton workers who chose conscience over survival, a Cold War bunker beneath Chinatown, and a postbox that survived Britain's largest peacetime bomb. This tour connects two thousand years of radical history across one four-kilometre walk. Set your own pace, start anytime, pause whenever you like. No group to keep up with, no fixed schedule. Over 500 travelers have taken this Manchester audio tour, and 20,000+ have used our self-guided tours worldwide. If you'd rather explore on your own terms with richer stories than a rushed group tour allows, this is for you. Full refund guarantee — book with confidence.

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.

Go beyond the guidebooks to learn about the history, culture, and future of Manchester's Media City and The Quays on a family-friendly guided walking tour. Led by a local guide, start and end your journey at the impressive Media City Piazza, and pass by landmarks such as the Lowry Arts Centre and the Imperial War Museum. Enjoy the benefit of your guide's insight—something you'd miss if exploring independently—and stroll alongside the storied Manchester Ship Canal (which links the city to the Irish Sea). Along the way, get the lowdown on urban regeneration, and find out why the area is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the UK.

Ditch the hustle and bustle of busy Manchester for the day and discover the culture, history, and tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From the Brontë sisters to filming locations for the TV show ’All Creatures Great and Small’ to the impressive Victorian Ribblehead Viaduct, there’s plenty to see and learn about that you’d easily miss if you tried traversing the Dales yourself.

Visit one of Blackpool’s most popular midweek productions—"The Jersey Beats presents Oh What A Nite!" Pre-booking your ticket in advance means you’ll guarantee your spot, and won’t have to worry about tickets selling out. Listen to a variety of broad appeal classics, such as "Grease", "Beggin", and "My Eyes Adored You". The show is a fantastic combination of comedy, music, video, and Showgirl dancers.

Liverpool is packed with ever-popular sights and attractions—and this convenient pass makes exploring the city’s highlights more convenient (and cost-saving) than ever. Upon booking the Liverpool Pass directly to your smartphone, use over a period of two full days of sightseeing. You’ll receive 25% discounts at destinations like Strawberry Field, the Beatles Story, and Anfield Stadium, plus on hop-on hop-off bus and river boat tours.

The Best Way to Discover Manchester: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Albert Square or a stroll through St. Peter’s Square and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, Royal Exchange Theatre, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Art Gallery, St. Peter’s Square, Town Hall, Albert Square, John Rylands Research Institute, and the Science and Industry Gallery.

Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s cutting-edge craft beer scene—and visit some of the city’s best breweries—on this small-group, half-day tour. With bus transit, you can leave the navigation to someone else and focus on enjoyment. You’ll taste up to 12 beers in one day, all while you go behind-the-scenes at locals-loved breweries and learn more about the brewing process. To accompany your beers, you’ll also tuck into your own pizza.

Turning the streets of Liverpool Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Chester is packed with pubs and restaurants, but you need some local insight to find the best places to eat. With the small-group walking tour, discover Chester’s food scene by exploring with a local guide. Involving several different food and drink stops, the 3-mile (5-km) route puts the spotlight on Chester’s independent restaurants, pubs, and food stalls where tasty bites are guaranteed. Attractions such as Chester Roman Gardens are also en route.

Blackpool built a copy of the Eiffel Tower, laid the world's largest Comedy Carpet on its seafront, and sent three piers into the Irish Sea — and it's still not done trying to impress you. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you along Blackpool's famous Promenade on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to Blackpool Tower, the Comedy Carpet, and the North Pier — three landmarks that have been making people smile since 1894 • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Perfect for families, friend groups, and seaside enthusiasts; photo challenges on the Golden Mile are as entertaining as the landmarks themselves Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours. The Tower is the obvious bit — your phone has the rest of the story.

Liverpool made the music the world still listens to — and the city has plenty more to say beyond the Fab Four. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Liverpool on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve clues at the Beatles Statue, the Cavern Club, and St George's Hall — pop legend, live music history, and Victorian civic grandeur in one walk • Start when you arrive and go at whatever pace suits the group • Perfect for families, music fans, history lovers, and groups of any size Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Even non-Beatles fans find Liverpool impossible to resist.

Sightseeing - see THREE dramatically different urban landscapes. The finale - a vantage point with views across the city, the two cathedrals and football stadiums. Bohemian City of the 60s, once centre of the British Empire, birthplace of the Beatles. This is Liverpool. Hear about it all in this tour like no other with a local 'scouser'. Immerse yourself in local culture and understanding. > Say goodbye to dull history lessons and hello to storytelling, poetry, song and a narrative that will keep you hooked > The highs, lows, tragedies and triumphs of the city > Hear what has forged us into what we are today: The most cosmopolitan city in the North of England. > Connect with the city's unique identity. How did we get the name 'Scousers'? > 'Meet' some of our most colourful - and controversial - characters and laugh at our local rituals! A private tour, you set the start point, pace, comfort breaks. No waiting for groups, no rigid scheduled - just a personal adventure.

Join Joe, an Oasis insider who went to school with the Gallagher brothers, on an exclusive Oasis-themed walking tour of Manchester! Whether you're a die-hard Oasis fan or just love Manchester’s rich musical history, this tour promises an unforgettable experience filled with stories, iconic locations, and rare insights. Join the ultimate Oasis Tour in Manchester, where the legendary Britpop band was born! This tour is a must for any Oasis fan! Tour Highlights: Visit legendary Oasis landmarks, including: -The band’s rehearsal space -Gig venues where they performed -Favourite pubs where they hung out -Where the Gallagher brothers lived -Signed Oasis instruments and memorabilia Hear personal stories about Oasis from someone who knew them firsthand! Uncover hidden meanings behind their iconic songs Plenty of photo opportunities at legendary Oasis locations.

Meet your guide next to the Titanic Memorial. From there, you’ll uncover the story of The Beatles, and follow their journey from humble beginnings to super stardom. Stroll by the Ferry Terminal and hear about Merseybeat, Liverpool’s pop sound which became known worldwide during the British Invasion of the mid-60s. Hear about the importance of figures such as Brian Epstein, Eleanor Rigby and Billy Fury – the ‘Liverpool Elvis’. Feel the history of the iconic Cavern Quarter and see the Cavern Club, where The Beatles played 292 shows.

The most comprehensive personalised Beatles walking tour recommended by 100% of guests. Once in a lifetime chance for Beatles fans to see as many Fab Four sites as possible in the city of. Perfect for Beatle fans arriving by cruise ship, train, or staying in any central hotel. Your Beatles aficionado will share anecdotes, answer questions and make sure you take home some wonderful memories - and photographs! - from your time in the now cosmopolitan city, once the throbbing heart of The Merseybeat. Options include having a drink in John Lennon's favourite pub, a real ale perhaps? Descending the steps to the Cavern where the 'boys that shook the world' played more than 250+ times + have your photo taken at The Beatles Statue on Liverpool's historic waterfront. Taking to the city on foot is the best way to see Liverpool, walk can be adapted depending on your start point/finish point/walking speed or customised on the day by highly experienced guide to facilitate your preferences.