Top Manchester Adventure Tours

Explore the scenery and the history of Yorkshire even if you’re based in Manchester over the border in Lancashire. See the wild Yorkshire Moors and the rolling Yorkshire Dales—both national parks with their own charms. Learn about the story of Ribblehead Viaduct, a true feat of engineering with a dark history. Stop for photo opportunities and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the countryside.

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.

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.

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.

Take an adventure into the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, famously some of the most picturesque in the whole of England. See traditional farming villages and towns with their cobbled streets and plenty of dry stone walls — not to mention a generous helping of historic myths and legends courtesy of your guide. View the hills of the Peak District, and see Monsal Headstone Viaduct.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Manchester for a scenic day trip to the Lake District. Instead of waiting around for public transport, enjoy the convenience of having transport included. Travel with ease between sites in a comfortable Mercedes mini-coach, and tick off Bowness-on-Windermere, Coniston Water, Hawkshead, Grasmere, and the Heritage City in a day.

Ditch the typical "sightseeing" tour for an active day of exploration in North Wales. This tour is specifically designed to get you out of the van and onto the trails. From walking across the world’s highest aqueduct to summiting the highest point in the Clwydian Range, this is a day trip for people who prefer hiking boots to bus seats. - Active Experience: Includes a 5km hike to the top of Moel Famau (moderate difficulty). - Hidden Gems: Visit Ewloe Castle, a mysterious ruin tucked away from the main tourist routes. - Small Groups: Avoid the "minibus-and-microphone" vibe of larger companies.

Explore Manchester’s rich array of culinary treats with your friendly and knowledgeable guide who will take you on a journey led by your tastebuds. Feast on food from around the globe, all found in Manchester thanks to its multi-cultural heritage and long history of food and drink experimentation. Taste goodies at a traditional Cantonese bakery in Manchester’s Chinatown, and try delicacies from a whole host of local hidden gems including restaurants and street food vendors.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. Interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room using state-of-the-art technology, walk out of the players' tunnel, see the home team dressing room, sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts, and other sites that are off-limits to the public. You also watch a thrilling audio-visual show to immerse yourself in the City story.

If you love the freedom of independent travel but don’t fancy driving 4.5 hours or more over unfamiliar roads, then this affordable day trip by comfortable Mercedes mini-coach is perfect for you. Enjoy stops at Conwy, famed for its 13th-century castle, Chester, with its Roman ruins and historic cathedral, and Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to beautiful Snowdonia National Park: you choose what to do.

With this private self-guided treasure hunt, discover the highlights of Manchester without having to rush or keep up with a group. Instead, enjoy the freedom to stop for breaks along the way, and go at your own pace. After accessing a link on your smartphone, follow maps and solve clues in order to progress around the city, find out fun facts, and discover interesting tales about famous and lesser-known landmarks.

The highlight of our morning is the ascent of Shutlingsloe. Known as "The Matterhorn of Cheshire", Shutlingsloe offers a dramatic 'mountain' feel with a rewarding summit that provides a true bird's-eye view of the National Park. After refueling in the elegant town of Buxton, we dive into the mystical Lud's Church, a natural stone cleft steeped in Arthurian legend. We conclude our 'Triple-Walk' at Errwood Reservoir, where history meets nature among the ruins of an old manor house. By traveling in our 100% electric van, you’re ensuring that the pristine air of the Peaks stays that way.

Getting to and around the Lake District from Manchester means relying on hiring cars or relying on public transport. Skip the effort with a full-day trip that makes things easy thanks to round-trip transport. Explore the region’s highlights and under-the-radar spots thanks to the local knowledge of your guide. In Bowness-on-Windermere, you have the option to take a cruise (own expense) across England's longest lake, then explore the pretty town of Ambleside, and visit Grasmere, known for delicious gingerbread.

One way to travel like a local is to travel alongside a local. This private custom tour makes it happen—with a Manchester local passionate about their city. Share your travel wish-list by phone or app, and enjoy a walking tour tailored to you. Let them point out sights, restaurants, and hidden gems; uncover local life, and leave not only with the inside scoop on Manchester but a new-found friend.

Manchester’s Northern Quarter wasn’t always the hip hangout it is today. Explore social justice, the counterculture, gentrification, and how public art turned the area around on this sustainable, thoughtful walking tour that includes a 10% profit donation to local causes. You’ll discover a ceramic art trail that helped transform the area, contemporary street art, and off-the-path film locations and can ask for tips on where to eat and more.