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Home/Destinations/Manchester/Manchester in 3 days
3 days · Manchester itinerary

Manchester in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Manchester cover the city and the countryside. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: football & city
  2. 2Day 2: Lake District
  3. 3Day 3: Peak District
  4. 4Music tour

Day 1: the city

Football and a city tour.

Day 2: the lakes

A Lake District day trip.

Day 3: the peaks

The Peak District or North Wales.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Manchester — prices per person.

Manchester in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Manchester?
Three days lets you explore the city and football, take a Lake District trip, and visit the Peak District or North Wales.
What are the best day trips from Manchester?
The top trips are the Lake District, the Peak District, Chester and North Wales.
How do I plan a 3-day Manchester itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two in the Lake District, and day three in the Peaks or Wales.

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FootballMusic & CultureCity & Walking ToursFood & Drink
Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London
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Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London
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3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
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3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh
4.9(42)·3 days
from$667/ person
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Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles
Cardiff
Cardiff Private Day Tour of South Wales Castles
5.0(19)·9 hours
from$580/ person
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Millworkers to Mid Field an Industrial Tour with a Football Twist
Manchester
Millworkers to Mid Field an Industrial Tour with a Football Twist
5.0(11)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Manchester
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
4.8(253)·11 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Chester Half-Day Shore Excursion from Liverpool Cruise Terminal
Liverpool
Chester Half-Day Shore Excursion from Liverpool Cruise Terminal
5.0(10)·5h 30min
from$59/ person
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The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
4.9(6,549)·1h 15min
from$43/ person
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Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
Manchester
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
4.8(92)·9h 45min
from$107/ person
via Viator