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Guided Walking Tour of How Manchester Invented the Modern World

Manchester, England
  • 2 to 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • My spoken presentation and guide
    • everything else!

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Chetham's Library
      Long Millgate, Manchester M3 1SB, UK

      I'll be standing with a sign outside the main gates, as per my cover photo. Chetham's is opposite Victoria Train and Tram station, close to the Urbis Football Museum amnd Manchester Cathedral

    End point

    • St Ann's Square, Manchester M2 7DH, UK

      St Ann's is central to Manchester's shopping district, all points in the city easily reached on foot or bny bus or tram from nearby

    Start time
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    Chetham's Library (Pass By)

    1

    Robert Owen Statue

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Balloon Street

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    CIS tower

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Northern Quarter

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Tib Street

    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Great Ancoats Street

    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    The Crown & Kettle

    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Anita Street

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Cutting Room Square

    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    Rochdale Canal Tow Path

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    CitiPark Dale Street

    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    Port Street

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Portland Street

    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    The Athenaeum

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    St Peter's Square

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    16

    Albert Square

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    17

    King Street

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    18

    St. Ann's Square

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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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    $32.02

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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