All North West England Tours & Excursions in 2026

Make your arrival at Manchester Airport as seamless and stress-free as possible by prebooking your private transfer to Liverpool. Don’t worry about waiting in taxi lines or battling the crowds on public transport; this exclusive service is tailored to your flight schedule to cut out waiting time and help you get to Liverpool quicker.

Travel to or from Manchester Airport in comfort with Rcarz Executive, where luxury, reliability and professionalism come together. Our executive chauffeur service offers premium Mercedes E-Class, S-Class and V-Class vehicles for airport transfers across Manchester, Cheshire and the surrounding areas. Every airport collection includes complimentary flight monitoring, so your chauffeur arrives on time even if your flight is delayed. For arriving passengers, our optional Meet & Greet service provides a professional chauffeur waiting in the arrivals hall with a personalised name board and assistance with your luggage. Whether you're travelling for business, a family holiday or a special occasion, you'll enjoy: Luxury Mercedes vehicles Professional licensed chauffeurs Flight monitoring Fixed pricing Complimentary bottled water Leather interiors and climate control Free Wi-Fi (if your vehicles provide it) 24/7 availability. Relax while we take care of every detail of your journey.

This 10-hour tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, making it an ideal day trip from Manchester to Birmingham. Begin at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, home to world-class art and historical artifacts. Visit the iconic Library of Birmingham, a modern architectural marvel with the Shakespeare Memorial Room and a rooftop garden offering panoramic city views. Explore the serene Birmingham Botanical Gardens, featuring diverse plant species, glasshouses, and tranquil landscapes. Conclude at the magnificent Aston Hall, a Jacobean mansion steeped in history, with stunning gardens to explore. This tour combines vibrant city culture with peaceful escapes, offering a truly unique experience.

This is a 2 hour Magical mini taxi tour. Discover the Fab Four's hometown with a local driver who knows all the hidden gems and iconic sites. This personalized Beatles tour is a unique opportunity to explore famous locations like Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, and childhood homes. Whether you have a couple of hours or a full day, custom tours can be tailored to your interests, ensuring a memorable experience. Enjoy free pick-up from Liverpool city center and cruise terminal, with options for up to 6 passengers at no extra charge. Engage with the stories behind the music that changed the world. - Local, licensed driver offering personalized tours - Options ranging from quick highlights to full-day experiences - Customizable tours to fit your interests and schedule - Free pick-up from central Liverpool and cruise terminal included

Liverpool stood in for Birmingham in many “Peaky Blinders” scenes, and on a private half-day tour, you can visit Tommy Shelby, Polly, and Ada's on-screen homes at your own pace, with behind-the-scenes stories and trivia throughout. There's plenty of time for questions and photos—not guaranteed on standard group tours.

By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished pottery masterpiece to take home (pick up within a week or postage available) and display with pride. Join us for this hands-on activity and discover the joy of pottery painting. Start your creative journey today!

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.

Opt for some Liverpool sightseeing on your own schedule, and skip the tourist crowds and the rush. This self-guided smartphone tour—downloadable from an app—lets you explore the city at your own pace, while giving you everything you need to orient yourself and learn about Liverpool. Landmarks like the Royal Albert Dock and the Cavern Club are on the GPS-guided route.

Explore Manchester and Salford with a guide to show you around some of their best spots and top attractions on this private tour. Stop for food and drink tastings at a range of local establishments, and see The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Central Train Station, Aviva Studios, and more.

Discover the elegance of French cuisine in this 4-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for travelers and food lovers alike, this interactive class introduces the techniques behind classic French dishes in a fun and approachable way During the class, you’ll create: - First course: clams in miso butter blending French technique with bold flavors - Second course: stuffed chicken roll-up with vegetables and rich Béchamel sauce - Third course: creamy mashed potatoes prepared with butter and milk - Dessert: a delicate rose apple tart baked with puff pastry From mastering sauces to preparing pastry and perfectly cooked proteins, this experience offers a delicious introduction to French cooking in a welcoming and relaxed setting near Manchester.

Curious about the lesser-known stories of Liverpool? Starting with the very first steps of this playful walk, you’ll experience the thrill and beauty of discovery. Location-based riddles will show you the way to our favourite local places, including quiet courtyards, forgotten stories and cute hidden spots we’ll keep secret... for now! Fun fact: this trail was created by our local creator. - Explore Liverpool during this interactive and fun discovery walk - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve 15 location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop along the route - See popular sights like Liverpool's cathedrals from a different angle and discover hidden local spots This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

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!

Devote some time to Liverpool’s film and music culture during a tour with a private guide. Ideal for a group of up to six people, the private walking tour puts the spotlight on bands like the Beatles and Queen, along with stories and gossip about the city’s links to TV and film productions such as the Harry Potter movies and "Peaky Blinders."

This Manchester food tour will take you away from the tourist traps and instead into the local neighbourhoods and streets where Mancunians love to eat, drink and socialise. Visit locally run, independent food heroes, from artisan bakeries, to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe. Expect to walk the cobbled streets where crime was once king and try some of the best food from Manchester's many communities. Jamaican patties, Indian curries, Italian desserts and uniquely Manchester dishes all star on this food tour. You'll be led around by a team of local food lovers who love showing guests the hidden gems of their fantastic city.

Created by filmmakers with a love of puzzles, cinema and adventure, and based in an atmospheric Victorian cotton mill in Bredbury, this escape room is a perfect alternative day out for families, friends, couples, parties, stag dos, hen dos, groups and work colleagues alike. Be the star in your very own movie, feel the atmosphere and live the moviESCAPE experience!

Chester’s medieval streets witnessed real witch trials and barrel-dunkings centuries ago, but today they’re home to a different kind of magic. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll follow the enchanted adventures from Evelyn Winter’s children’s book The Chester Witches, where thirteen-year-old Winona Wren and her spell-casting Granny transform the city’s dark history into whimsical storytelling wonderment. You’ll start at Chester High Cross, where four medieval streets converge, and follow an enchanted barrel’s chaotic path down Eastgate Street. You’ll pass beneath the iconic Eastgate Clock, wind through the Roman Amphitheatre, and discover how a mischievous barrel once flattened the mayor’s podium and sent enchanted flapjacks into song. You’ll continue along The Groves riverside promenade where Granny Wren’s magical market boat once bobbed, and to Billy Hobby’s Well, where maidens wished for husbands.

We offer the best service. It's an easy, quick and safe way to book a taxi. 365 days a year, we can transfer you to and from the airport in a punctual and uncomplicated way. Our drivers are professionals and adapt to the number of passengers and volume of luggage so you can enjoy your transfer comfortably. Our door-to-door service is personalized. There will always be a driver identified with the company logo who will be carrying a nameplate with your name and who will be waiting for you so you can feel protected and safe. Given that we are an experienced company, you will not have to worry about advanced landings or delays, as we will have all of your airline’s information, and will wait for you for up to 45 minutes at the airport with no extra charge. Our customer service is always open, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide you with all the information you need to clear up any doubt you may have, while keeping in touch at all times. To be safe is to be calm.

Explore Manchester's rich football heritage on this unique guided running tour led by sports broadcaster Gaz Drinkwater. Starting at the National Football Museum and finishing at MediaCity, this relaxed and social run covers approximately 7 km through key locations like Old Trafford and the Northern Quarter. Along the way, delve into captivating stories about Manchester United and City, including the Busby Babes and dramatic moments like Aguero’s title-winning goal in 2012. This tour is ideal for football fans, tourists, and runners looking for a cultural experience in the heart of the world's football capital. - Distance: Approximately 7 km, duration of 75–90 minutes - Easy, conversational pace suitable for most runners - Limited group size for a personalized experience

See the best of Manchester, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like, for up to three weeks. You’ll see neighborhoods and landmarks like Chinatown, the Royal Corn Exchange, Manchester Cathedral, and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration.

We are a Taxi Tour Company and this enables us to visit and stop at all the locations on our tours unlike you would be if you got a bus or coach tour as we go to a lot of residential areas on Beatles tours with small roads. Also our tours are private and we price on vehicle not per person and we have 5 seater and six seater vehicles available and the price is the same if its 1 person or 6 persons per Tour.

Enjoy new comedians performing their first ever stand-up routines on a beautiful stage at Hot Water Comedy Club’s new act night. Sit back in the supportive environment and enjoy raw comedy during this 2.5-hour show. You can also enjoy pre-show dining and drinks at the bar (both at own expense).

Your flagship shows. These shows will feature some of the finest headline comedians from across the UK and beyond. With regular TV faces. You'll be sure to have an absolutely side splitting night of laughter at Hot Water Comedy Club. The show doesn't end after the comedy as you can enjoy live music in your bar area until late.

Explore the enigmatic streets of the UK with self-guided murder mystery trails that turn your surroundings into a thrilling whodunit. Navigate through hidden alleyways and historic landmarks, piecing together clues and unraveling the captivating stories of each location. With no guide needed and no bookings required, the adventure is entirely at your pace, making it perfect for curious minds eager to discover the secrets of the streets while seeking out the elusive killer. This is a self-guided outdoor walking experience. Entry to landmarks is not required to complete the trail, but you may wish to visit selected buildings during their published opening hours. Please bring a fully charged smartphone with mobile data and enable location services for the best experience. The route is approximately 4–6 km and typically takes 2.5 hours or more, depending on your pace and any optional stops.

So, you arrive in Manchester and want to know all about the legends of the Manchester music scene. You have 3 choices available to you. 1.Go on a crowded guided tour and see all those sights you read about before you came. 2. Walk around aimlessly hoping that the Gods of tourism will guide you. 3. Download my self-guided GPS audio tour and please yourself when and how you see this amazing city. From Bob Dylan and the Sex Pistols to Oasis and the Smiths