Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

Manchester, England

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1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

On-board Commentary
Round-trip by open-top sightseeing bus
Audio Guide

Restroom on board
WiFi on board

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Sightseeing Manchester Route

9 Stops

3 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Operating Schedule: Pink Time Table - 10:30 12:00 14:00

Sightseeing Manchester

Piccadilly Gardens

National Football Museum

Cathedral Gates

Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist

The Quays

Sir Matt Busby Way

Imperial War Museum

Liverpool Road

Points of interest passed by on this route

MediaCityUK

Piccadilly Gardens

Imperial War Museum North

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult

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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

3.9

based on 34 reviews

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Misleading & Overpriced; Does Not Follow Posted Schedules

Terri_W, Aug 2026

Visitors should be very aware that this is not a "hop on/hop off" bus and also know that the bus operators will not adhere to the published last schedule stops/times of the day. We had planned to get off one of the stops to explore and catch the last bus pick-up time, PER ADVERTISED. The bus driver said that this was their last stop of that location for the day; they would not be back returning to that spot! We were forced to get off and pay additional funds for an Uber rideshare later that afternoon. Very disappointed. Additionally, the pre-recorded audio was very hard to hear.

Great experience

Catherine_W, Aug 2026

Great experience - informative and friendly staff. I'm from Greater Manchester originally and learned much more than expected

Amazing City Tour

Jude_R, Jul 2026

An Inspiring Tour Filled with the Deep, Enriching History of Manchester. I highly recommend this Manchester city tour to anyone visiting the city

Viator over charged

Nitya_A, Jul 2026

I discovered when I got in the bus that I could have got my ticket in the bus for half the price Viator charged

Everything good , my...

Valentina_H, Jun 2026

Everything good , my family came to visit Manchester and they liked the tour, everyone was happy …….

Worth thectrip

Janet_S, Sep 2025

Very interesting history. Don't miss visiting Science and Industry museum fantastic. A great place for kids and adults.

Worse

Talimai_I, Sep 2025

Never book on a Sunday. and this should not be available for Sunday bookings too. We booked and waited for hours and hours for the bus only it never came. Annoying

Hop on, but don’t hop off

James_B, Sep 2025

The tour times are earlier in the day with 2pm being the last one. Aldo not a lot of buses do you’ll wait a period of time if you get off until the next one arrives.

Not Worth the Money

Sharon_H, Jul 2025

The narration was impossible to hear inside the bus even though I asked the driver to turn up the volume. It was difficult to find the pick-up location in Picadilly. Overall, I do not recommend this tour.