Top Manchester Private and Luxury

This private North Wales day trip is a more luxurious way to explore the local area than a crowded bus tour. After a private pickup, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to a selection of interesting sights with a Blue Badge accredited guide to provide commentary. Highlights include Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Snowdonia National Park, Conwy, Llandudno, and a slate splitting demonstration at the National Slate Museum.

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.

We only host private tours meaning that we can tailor make the experience to suit your wants and needs. Whilst Manchester isn't the biggest city it can be quite difficult to get around. We've lived here all our lives and know the alleyways and back streets. Our mission is to show you the highlights of the city whilst making you feel a part of us. We also end at our favourite pub for a well deserved drink, on us.

Join Joe, an Oasis insider who went to school with the Gallagher brothers, on an exclusive Oasis-themed walking tour of Manchester! Whether you're a die-hard Oasis fan or just love Manchester’s rich musical history, this tour promises an unforgettable experience filled with stories, iconic locations, and rare insights. Join the ultimate Oasis Tour in Manchester, where the legendary Britpop band was born! This tour is a must for any Oasis fan! Tour Highlights: Visit legendary Oasis landmarks, including: -The band’s rehearsal space -Gig venues where they performed -Favourite pubs where they hung out -Where the Gallagher brothers lived -Signed Oasis instruments and memorabilia Hear personal stories about Oasis from someone who knew them firsthand! Uncover hidden meanings behind their iconic songs Plenty of photo opportunities at legendary Oasis locations.

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.

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 hustle and bustle of busy Manchester for the day and discover the culture, history, and tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. From the Brontë sisters to filming locations for the TV show ’All Creatures Great and Small’ to the impressive Victorian Ribblehead Viaduct, there’s plenty to see and learn about that you’d easily miss if you tried traversing the Dales yourself.

Discover Manchester’s vibrant mix of history, culture, and architecture on this private walking tour starting from St Peter’s Square. As you stroll through the city’s bustling streets and charming squares, you’ll uncover stories of Manchester’s industrial past, literary heritage, and modern transformation. From striking landmarks to peaceful corners, this tour offers an engaging and authentic introduction to one of the UK’s most dynamic cities, with flexible durations ranging from one hour to six hours to suit your pace and interests.

Go beyond the museum and experience the landscapes that inspired the Brontë sisters on this full-day small-group tour from Manchester. Journey through the heart of Yorkshire's literary landscape, visiting atmospheric ruins, historic villages and beautiful countryside closely connected to the lives and works of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë. Explore Haworth with an expert guide, enjoy a visit to the Brontë birthplace, and discover locations that helped inspire scenes from Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. Along the way, soak up panoramic views, walk through spectacular countryside, and hear the extraordinary story of one of Britain's most famous literary families. - Designed specifically for Brontë fans and literature lovers - Combines famous locations with lesser-known hidden gems - Visit to the Brontë birthplace - Small-group experience with expert storytelling - Stunning Yorkshire scenery throughout

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.

Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, music, arts and sport. Discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub it is today with the Sightseeing Manchester tour! When you hop onto the Open-Top Bus Tour, you can enjoy some of the city’s most famous and loved sights. From Manchester United Football Club to the Museum of Science and Industry, you will be an expert on Manchester by the time the tour is over! Whether you are visiting the UK from overseas or simply fancy a trip to Manchester, our tours are enjoyable, informative and engaging. With English commentary by Lord of the Rings and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan.

Manchester was the birthplace of the industrial revolution, not to mention the Madchester dance revolution. Get to know this thriving modern city through another British icon—the classic black cab—on this private tour led by a born and bred Mancunian who’s been driving his taxi for more than 20 years. Expect plenty of personalized insights, plus tips to help you enjoy the rest of your stay.

Explore the rich legacy of Manchester, where revolutionary ideas and innovations shaped the modern world. This walking tour takes you through the historic streets where inventors and thinkers left their mark, showcasing the city’s evolution from the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital age. Discover the key figures and moments that define Manchester’s identity and witness how its past continues to inspire progress. - Discover the influential figures behind Manchester's advancements - Walk through historic streets rich in industrial heritage - Learn about Manchester's evolution from the Industrial Revolution to modern innovations - Ideal for history buffs and those interested in technological progress

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.

Finding Manchester’s best wine spots on your own can mean missing places that the locals actually love. This small-group walking tour takes you beyond the usual tourist areas and into the heart of the city’s wine scene with a local guide. Stroll between handpicked bars, restaurants, and specialty shops, while learning about Manchester’s neighborhoods and wine culture. With time to ask questions and get personalized recommendations, the experience blends relaxed sightseeing with insider access to some of the city’s top wine venues.

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.

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.

Explore Manchester at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 8 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location. The route covers Manchester's city centre, from Manchester Town Hall to Chetham’s Library, passing sites like the John Rylands Library, the Royal Exchange Theatre, and Manchester Cathedral. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

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.

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.

Get more familiar with Manchester through exploring its foodie scene on this afternoon tasting tour. Meet up with your guide and follow their lead as you make your way through two of the city's neighborhoods: Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. Try local delicacies from independently run vendors and eateries as you gain deeper insight into Manchester's culinary heritage.

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.