All Manchester Tours & Excursions in 2026

Take the worry out of your arrival to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan / minibus.

Discover Manchester like never before with the Secrets of Manchester City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Manchester while exploring famous spots such as Manchester Cathedral, the John Rylands Library, the Palace Theatre, St. Mary's Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem, Waterstones Deansgate and the city centre. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Manchester perfect for every type of explorer.

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

Be the hero of the group by organizing a memorable and unique experience for your special occasion. We can accommodate up to 13 guests per bike, our tours last 75mins and all staff come equipped with an awesome sense of humor. Make your stag/hen celebration the centre of interest in Manchester, UK by bringing along a surprise silly costume, or outfit and we will take care of the rest!

Get out of Manchester Airport and onwards to Harrogate as quickly as possible thanks to this seamless private transfer service. To make the trip as hassle-free as possible, meet and greet at the arrivals lounge is included. Just look out for a name sign then head to a premium sedan or van for a comfortable journey to Harrogate.

Discover the art of plant-based Chinese cooking in this 3-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for travelers and food lovers alike, this interactive class highlights traditional recipes adapted with vegetarian ingredients. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: hot and sour soup with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and chili - Second course: pan-fried vegetarian dumplings filled with sweet corn, cabbage and plant-based ingredients, served with garlic chili sauce - Dessert: classic walnut cookies with a lightly sweet, crumbly texture From folding dumplings to balancing savory and spicy flavors, this experience offers a memorable introduction to Chinese cuisine in a welcoming and relaxed setting near Manchester.

The Big Bakes invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's ultimate baking experience! Join us in our iconic tent for a joy-filled baking experience culminating in a traditional sweet Afternoon Tea. Working in pairs, you will learn to bake a selection of Afternoon Tea treats, including Victoria sponge sandwiches, chocolate truffles and eclairs, prepared on a tiered stand. After baking, enjoy your own delightful creations with tea in our cocktail bar! Available on Mondays and Fridays. This fun, immersive session is perfect for visitors to Manchester, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm! All equipment and ingredients are provided, and yes, we even do the washing up!

A small-group day trip to the real Derbyshire locations behind the BBC's celebrated 1995 Pride and Prejudice - Lyme Park's Pemberley exterior, Sudbury Hall's interiors, and the real village and landscapes from Elizabeth Bennet's Derbyshire tour. Long before the 2005 film, the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice - starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth - brought Jane Austen's Derbyshire to life across a set of real locations that fans still travel to see today. Travelling from Manchester in a small group, you'll visit Lyme Park Gardens, whose grand exterior and deer park played Pemberley (including the site of Mr Darcy's famous lake scene), before a lunch stop in the Regency spa town of Buxton. The afternoon takes in Ramshaw Rocks, the dramatic outcrop where Elizabeth admires "the untamed beauty of the peaks," Sudbury Hall's Pemberley interiors, and Longnor, the real village that played Lambton.

Very popular unique experience in Manchester City Center. It's an Italian twist on the beloved English afternoon tea in a cosy charming mediterranean style venue in Manchester’s trendy Northern Quarter, right in the heart of the city center. Our talented chef will create a selection of mouthwatering delicatessen that perfectly fuse Italian flavours with the classic afternoon tea concept. Feast on delicious small size arancini, pizzetta mignon, crispy potatoes crocchette, sunshine bruschette, savoury cannolicchi filled with ricotta and pistachio and garlic focaccia. Indulge your sweet tooth with our amazing assortment of cannolicchi filled with three luscious creams (pistachio, chocolate, and white cream), cassatelle siciliane, the iconic sfogliatella napoletana, exquisite pistachio and almond pastries, and a delightful mono portion pistachio cake.

Discover the art of Japanese cooking in this 4-course small-group cooking class hosted through Cozymeal in the North of Manchester. Perfect for beginners and food lovers alike, this interactive class teaches the techniques behind sushi, rice preparation and traditional Japanese flavors. During the class, you’ll create: - First course: traditional miso soup with seaweed, tofu and rich broth - Second course: salmon California rolls prepared with fresh ingredients and seasoned sushi rice - Third course: avocado uramaki rolls filled with imitation crab and topped with caviar - Fourth course: tamagoyaki made with egg and delicate dashi stock From rolling sushi to mastering dashi and perfectly seasoned rice, this experience offers a memorable introduction to Japanese cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Step into a world where gaming meets reality at Chaos Karts, the ultimate go-karting experience. Challenge your friends on immersive themed circuits that transport you through futuristic landscapes while navigating virtual obstacles and utilizing power-ups. This isn’t just go-karting; it's like racing through your favorite video game. With state-of-the-art projection technology, every twist and turn feels fresh and exciting as you aim for the top of the leaderboard, making it the perfect activity for birthdays, team-building events, or just a fun day out.

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.

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.

This activity invites you to roll up your sleeves and dive into the UK's No.1 baking experience! Join in your iconic tent for some quintessentially British baking - creating Classic British Scones. Begin with a welcome drink and an introduction to the art and history of scones. Then, get hands-on as you create your own scones, jam, and cream. After baking, enjoy your delightful creations with tea. This fun, immersive baking class is perfect for visitors to Manchester, a day out with friends, dates, or a unique family activity to be enjoyed by adults and kids alike. No experience needed, and all equipment and ingredients are provided - Just bring your enthusiasm (And yes, we even do the washing up!)

Effortlessly Explore Manchester with Our Convenient and Secure Luggage Service! Ideal for both the start and end of your trip, it provides a secure place to store your belongings while you enjoy the sights. Easy booking, email confirmation, and straightforward drop-off and pick-up processes make it an essential tool for travelers wanting to maximize their time in Manchester without the weight of their luggage. How it works? Book your spot and go to the designated location, where our welcoming staff will take your luggage after you show your ID or confirmation email. Enjoy your day freely, and when it's time, return with your ID or email within operating hours to quickly collect your belongings.

The National Football Museum in Manchester is perfect for football lovers of all ages. We have four floors of galleries and exhibitions to explore. Starting in our Pitch Gallery, you can have your photo taken with our replica Premier League and Women's Super League trophies, as well as temporary exhibitions and workshops. Moving upstairs, the Match Gallery houses our most significant and rare items, including the original 'Laws of the Game', the oldest surviving FA Cup Trophy, the 1966 World Cup match ball and Jules Rimet Trophy & our statue of Lily Parr. The Play Gallery is your chance to have a go at playing the beautiful game, with our interactive games and junior discovery zone. Highlights include the skills zone & shot stopper game. Finally, our Score Gallery is dedicated to our programme of special exhibitions. Please see our website for more details on what's on during your visit.