Top North West England Walking Tours

Journey deep into Chester’s dark history on this self-guided walking tour. Rather than follow a timetabled group tour, set out when you want at your preferred pace to experience the city’s creepy locations: uncovering stories and other secrets you may not hear on your own. Visit sites reputedly still guarded by long-ago Roman soldiers, hear about phantom-roamed pubs, wander murky graveyards, and linger as you wish at each stop to absorb the atmosphere. Ideal for ghost-hunters and history buffs.

Fans of the “Fab Four”—get ready for a Beatles-themed extravaganza. This guided tour is the perfect way to save time and tick off lots of places related to the world-renowned band. Stroll past the Beatles Statue, the Hard Days Night Hotel, and the Eleanor Rigby Statue; and enjoy guide commentary about Liverpool’s music culture and the backstory of The Beatles.

Discover Manchester, England with a local guide to show you around the city and some of its top attractions on this group walking tour. See the Royal Exchange Theatre, street art, the Gay Village, St Peter’s Square, and more as you stroll. Learn all about Manchester’s history, from the Romans to the Industrial Revolution and beyond.

See the sights of Liverpool and learn about its history–dating all the way back to 1207 on this walking tour. Save hours of research time and instead, let your historian guide explain the timeline of the city. The tour visits highlights such as the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Monument, the Old Dock, and the Royal Albert Dock.

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.

Save time researching Liverpool’s past, and get an insider’s account of the city’s history, heritage, and culture on this guided walking tour. Hear personal stories that you won't find in a guidebook, get top tips on photo opportunities, and check off a variety of key landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Royal Albert Dock, the Beatles Statue, and Liverpool Town Hall.

Discover the ancient Roman history of the city of Chester, once the largest Roman fortress in Britain, during this walking tour. Follow your guide who is dressed as a Roman soldier and learn about the Roman heritage of Chester as you visit landmarks such as the amphitheater, the city walls, and the Roman gardens.

Unearth Liverpool’s ghoulish past on an evening walking tour of the city’s most haunted places. After darkness has fallen, meet your guide on the famous Hope Street and set off in search of the restless spirits who are said to roam the city at night, exploring after dark safely in a group. Stroll down one of northern England’s most haunted streets, visit the eerie cemetery at Liverpool Cathedral, and hear blood-curdling stories of Lantern Jaw.

This self guided audio tour will take you along Liverpool's most storied street. Strolling along Hope Street you will soon discover that it's the hub of Liverpool's entertainment industry, containing four unique theatres and two prestigious musical/theatrical training academies. In addition, the street and surrounding area is home to numerous restaurants and bars making it an ideal place in which to relax and absorb the atmosphere. Your walk begins at one of the city's magnificent buildings, the Metropolitan Cathedral. Moving on, you will hear the history of those four theatres and some of the famous performers who've walked the boards. As you wind your way you will be made aware of the diversity of the street's restaurants. The eateries range from the simple tapas style to exclusive awarding winning establishments. .

Discover the sightseeing highlights of Chester with a local guide to show you around town on this small-group walking tour. Learn all about the city’s storied past as you navigate its cobbled streets with the help of your guide. See Northgate Street, Chester Cathedral, the Chester Rows, and much more.

From the place where Liverpool's wealth flowed in at the Albert Dock to the cellar where The Beatles played nearly 300 gigs before the world caught on – this walking tour takes you through the stories Liverpool doesn’t put on postcards. Start at the Royal Albert Dock, and discover the hidden symbolism in the statues there. Walk past the Three Graces where mythical Liver Birds are said to hold the city’s fate, then into the medieval streets that made Liverpool the Second City of the Empire. Stand inside the Bombed Out Church – a roofless ruin and end at the Anglican Cathedral, Britain’s largest, designed by a 22-year-old. Available in 9 languages. Use the app’s map and photos to navigate between stops. No group to wait for, no schedule to follow – pause for a pint, replay a story, or duck into a museum whenever you like.

An ideal Manchester experience for music-lovers, this guided group walking tour has you following in the footsteps of music legends like Oasis and The Smiths while you learn all about their time in the city. Hear stories you won’t get in the average guidebook and learn all about Manchester’s culture through the lens of its musical past as you stroll past local landmarks.

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?

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

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.

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.

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.

Go for a lantern-lit ghost tour in Liverpool’s St. James Cemetery, and discover the dark secrets that lurk in the shadows. You’ll listen to local tales of vampires and ghouls, brought to life by guides trained in theater and street performance, to discover how the graveyard has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted in the world.

Learn all about the medieval history of Chester from a costumed guide on this small-group tour of the city. Your guide will tell you all about Hotspur’s rebellion and more, using role-play, while you walk between the Chester city walls, medieval rows, and the ruins of the original cathedral, St John’s. This is a lot more entertaining than a self-tour with a guidebook.

Explore Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter on a 1.5-hour small group walking tour that dives into the heart of the city’s creative pulse. Led by a local guide, you’ll wander through iconic streets adorned with striking street art, historic architecture, and discover the stories behind beloved independent shops. Uncover hidden histories and the legacy of music legends, all while enjoying the spirit of this artistic neighborhood. - 1.5-hour walking tour of Manchester’s Northern Quarter - Visit iconic street art and learn about local artists - Discover local independent shops and historic sites - Small group experience for personalised insights

Learn more about the band that made Liverpool famous—"The Beatles"—with this themed walking tour. Make the most of your time by joining a guide who reveals the "Fab Four’s" connections to the city, including personal stories you wouldn't hear if exploring alone. Along the way, enjoy great photo opportunities at iconic spots such as the Beatles Statue and the Cavern Club.

The most comprehensive personalised Beatles walking tour. Once in a lifetime chance for Beatles fans to see as many Fab Four sites as possible in the city of Liverpool. Perfect for Beatle - maniacs 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, descending the steps to the Cavern where the 'boys that shook the world' played more than 250+ times and having your photo taken at The Beatles Statue on Liverpool's breathtaking 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 personal preferences.

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.