Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Manchester, England
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Find out why Manchester is so famous for music and football
- Explore the cobbled streets and historic architecture of Manchester on foot
- Ask your local guide anything about Manchester!
- An engaging and entertaining walking tour around Manchester with stops for photos and refreshments
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Tour guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Arch of Chinatown46 Faulkner St, Manchester M1 4FH, UK
Tours leave from Manchester Chinatown Arch, Faulkner Street, Manchester, M1 4FH
End point
- Afflecks52 Church St, Manchester M4 1PW, UK
Operating hours.12:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Free Trade Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Manchester Central Library
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Chinatown
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Portland Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Newton Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
The Whiskey Jar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Greater Manchester Police Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Stevenson Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Oldham Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Mosley Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Afflecks
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 596 reviews
Annette_S, Dec 2025
Great informative tour full of anecdotes told with humour. Highly recommend for both visitors and locals.
Amy_Y, Oct 2025
It was a rainy and windy day. The itinerary was focused on Oasis and it didn’t match with what we have signed up through Viator. Maybe it was our fault for not clarifying the itinerary changed when our guide sent us the note that it was going to be focused on Oasis that day. Guide is knowledgeable on Oasis and the places, just that it didn’t go to the other places that we saw on the itinerary.
Pablo_B, Oct 2025
Great experience. A must tour to know the secrets of Manchester.
Great secret locations.
Bring your sport shoes for this great tour.
Kelly_M, Jul 2025
Joe was a great local guide with lots of knowledge and hit all the spots on my list for visiting Manchester during Oasis weekend.
Danny_D, May 2025
Our guide Joe has a wealth of knowledge on music and football in Manchester.
Great sense of humour and enjoyed being in the Old Nags Head pub
Jann_W, Apr 2025
it was okay, nothing out of the ordinary, wouldn't do it again, bit boring really, didnt see much music information
john_v, Apr 2025
entertaining - history of Manchester with a music vibe. a great way to spend 2 hours through the city. didn't know much about Oasis, but learned on this tour. Liked visiting the bar at the end. I will say the guide was fast, although he was great.
Jenny_W, Apr 2025
What an engaging and fascinating tour!
Joe's expertise on the Manchester music scene is impressive - he shares captivating stories and takes you to all the significant locations. His knowledge of the local music scene is exceptional, with entertaining anecdotes about Happy Mondays, Oasis, and Joy Division.
Joe delivered a truly informative and intriguing experience. The tour also incorporates interesting historical context and a few football stories.
The almost 3 hour tour felt just right for covering everything.
Thank you, Joe!
carolyn_j, Apr 2025
My sister, brother and I booked the Rock and Goal Manchester walking tour with Joe. We all loved it his knowledge of Manchester was immense and that included, the music scene and football. It was also great to go into some iconic buildings including the Oasis online shop and a very old tailors. Joe seemed passionate about Manchester and that shone through in his guided walk. We even liked his extremely corny jokes. Thanks Joe
Catherine_M, Mar 2025
Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable about the Mancunian music scene and the history of many of the landmarks, along with a good sense of humour.
Sharon_M, Jan 2025
Fantastic Tour Great Guide… loads more than anticipated. Even included locating a hidden Dr Who Tardiness… and Dancing to The Smiths Fun time had.
Vivienne_W, Jul 2024
We booked last minute as the weather forecast wasn't great and there were only 4 other people braving it with us. We had a fantastic 3 hour walk with Joe and although our brollies went up a few times, it didn't hamper the experience.
We discovered so much about Manchester's history and loads about it's music scene, visiting sites that were once important but sadly now closed down. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his city and this made the tour even more interesting. I'm so glad we booked and recommend this walking tour if you are in Manchester.
Dan_A, Jun 2024
Joe was a very personable guide and tailored the tour specifically to our interests. There were only four people on this Sunday afternoon tour, and someone less professional might have just phoned it in, but Joe treated us exactly as he would a group of 20. He accommodated one of my specific requests even though it required a little extra work on his part. Overall, an excellent experience.
Arielle_A, Jun 2024
Guides are nice but way too much walking and too fast. Doesn’t make it fun. Probably the most amount of walking I’ve done in a 2hr-3hr walking tour (around 18k steps). If you’re looking to exercise, this excursion is for you
Simon_S, Jun 2024
Real good informative tour with some great anecdotes from Dave about his time around the music scene. Plenty of interesting stuff and how Manchester became the great city that it is. I grew up in Manchester and still found lots of new things about my home town. The only negative is that he is a united fan but I will let him off with that one. Manchester is Blue, top job 10/10
Traveller2012, Jun 2024
Great information about buildings and areas, fantastic knowledge of music facts and figures, great information on football in Manchester. Very informative and interesting.
Catrin_W, Jun 2024
Joe was so friendly and knowledgeable - it was the ideal way to see the city. Would definitely recommend taking this tour
Hctor_G, Jun 2024
Really nice walking tour with Joe! Fun and interesting. All the best spots in Manchester with interesting facts about music and history of the city
Stanley_J, May 2024
Really enjoyed learning about the industrial history of Manchester, how it's evolved over time to be a centre for music, art and football!
Hedi_H, May 2024
All the music details from Manchester. Joe is a great storyteller and a great ambassedor for the city of Manchester.
Valerie_B, Mar 2024
Joe was a great tour guide. He taught us about some of Manchester’s Rock & Roll and music history. Thanks for sharing your love of music with us.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks Valerie for coming along on the Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour. I'm glad you enjoyed the musical aspect of the tour and your review is warmly received
Mary_R, Jan 2024
Joe gave me a good grounding in Manchester's music history. I came in with zero knowledge, so he had a tough task! I also gained a little understanding of Manchester's industrial past. Glad I took this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thanks Mary for coming on Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience so much and I very much appreciate your review
Robert_M, Jan 2024
joe is a great guy wiyh loads of local information... even the weather didn,t spoil the toue of the city
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks Robert for coming along on Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour. I'm glad you enjoyed the experience
ngela_P, Dec 2023
Amazing tour with Joe! I definitely learnt a lot of interesting facts about Manchester and I even got to eat a lollipop! 100% would recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks Angela for coming along on Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour! I'm glad you enjoyed the experience and I appreciate your review very much
Moustafa_D, Oct 2023
I absolutely loved it, one of the best visit I have ever made
That’s a must if you go to Manchester
What a passionate guy, thanks Joe
Jose_G, Oct 2023
Joe was awesome. His vast knowledge of Manchester music scene and football was awesome. We really enjoyed the tour and were glad it was a small group. We got to hear and see a lot of Manchester that we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. I really enjoyed Joe and his tour. Ask him to tell you a dad joke.
Gail_P, Oct 2023
Loved all the history and sights to see, which we would never known existed without going on Joe's tour. Fab
Christina_L, Sept 2023
This was such a fun tour. It was my first time to Manchester and although I originally came to hear & see about the rich musical history I also loved that Joe shared a lot of the great street art of the city!
Lauren_M, Sept 2023
Joe was a great guide and has unsurpassed knowledge and interesting anecdotes about the Manchester music scene in particular. He really brings a personal touch to the tour and we would recommend him without hesitation!
Rebekah_N, Sept 2023
Very informative of Manchester history…told through a musical lense! What drew me to Manchester was the music scene so this tour did not disappoint. Joe, the tour guide, was passionate and informative.
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