Top North West England Walking Tours

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, the Vimto Sculpture, the Alan Turing Memorial, the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This isn’t a scripted, flag-following tour. It’s a relaxed pub walk led by someone who fell in love with Liverpool and never quite left. We visit carefully chosen pubs full of character, take the time, and let the conversations unfold naturally. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about the city, its people, and the kind of details you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s small, social, and easygoing by the end, it feels less like a tour and more like being shown around by a local. Drinks aren’t included, so you’re free to enjoy as much or as little as you like at each stop. All four pubs accept card payments.

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.

Enjoy a Beatles-themed walking tour with an expert, passionate private guide around the vibrant city of Liverpool, the iconic home of the Fab Four with tickets included to The Beatles Story Museum. As the birthplace of the mop-haired Fab Four, Liverpool is a fascinating pilgrimage site for Beatles fans. A historic maritime city, Liverpool is home to quaint cobbled streets, historic buildings and spectacular views over the Mersey. On this private tour with an expert, passionate guide, you will learn all about the early lives of the Beatles in Liverpool, where they lived and went to school, how they met and formed a band - you’ll see where they bought their first instruments and were signed by Brian Epstein. You’ll hear all about their meteoric rise to fame - and the ensuing Beatlemania!

Take the city at your own pace and discover Manchester on an exclusive private tour, with your own local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Manchester into the vibrant place you see today. From our Roman foundations to the industrial boom, from the fight for women’s rights to the thriving music and LGBTQ+ scenes of today — Manchester is a city that never stands still. On this guided tour with a local, walk in the footsteps of suffragettes, pioneering merchants, legendary street artists, and football icons. Explore the city’s most famous landmarks and uncover hidden gems along the way. The tour includes: St Peter's Square Royal Exchange Theatre Medieval Quarter Street Art Gay Village Northern Quarter ...and many hidden treasures!

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.

Unlike most walking tours, this tour is limited to 10 people so you won't be in a huge group! Book on to our essential city highlights walking tour of Liverpool where you’ll see the grand Pier Head, visit our stunning cathedrals, and explore lots of hidden gems! What makes this tour special? We take care of you whilst on the tour and will answer any questions you may have and also recommend any places to eat or drink along the way! ALL children under 16 go free! Time: 11am to 1pm (7 days a week) Distance: 2 miles (approximately) Price: £19 adults Children under 16 go FREE Please Note* online booking closes at 9pm the previous day (unless there is already a booking then it will stay open until 1 hour before the tour). Please email us for details.

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 Blackpool 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 Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. The Tower is the obvious bit — your phone has the rest of the story.

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 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.

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 Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. Even non-Beatles fans find Liverpool impossible to resist.

Swap predictable walking tours for this fun-filled and lively alternative—a silent disco adventure in Manchester. After receiving your radio headset, set off on a journey down Downsgate and Shudehill with theme songs and party anthems to keep energy levels high. This all-singing, all-dancing tour is the perfect way to have fun, explore the city, and enjoy the combination of a silent disco and a flash mob.

Get your bearings in Liverpool the best way, with a private tour of the city and its history. Exploring at a pace that suits you best, learn about Liverpool, its landmarks, and its locals—as well as its famous Beatles heritage—from your guide. Discover the history behind sites such as the Royal Albert Docks as you walk, and get insider tips for other things to do while you’re in town.

Discover Manchester’s revolutionary history on a 2-hour walking tour that reveals the city’s role as a hub of radical activity. This engaging tour takes you through the heart of Manchester, known for its football and music, while exploring tales of resistance and the working-class spirit. Meet at the iconic Manchester Cathedral and delve into the stories of those who shaped the city’s identity. Ideal for students and history enthusiasts, this tour operates daily at 10:30 AM and 2 PM, providing a unique perspective on Manchester’s past. - 2-hour guided walking tour focusing on Manchester's radical history - Explore significant sites related to the Industrial Revolution - Meet at Manchester Cathedral for an immersive experience - Available daily with special rates for students and concessions