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Home/Destinations/Manchester/Music & Culture

Music & Culture Tours

A legendary music city: walking tours trace Manchester’s soundtrack — from Oasis and the Smiths to Joy Division and the Haçienda. Discover the venues, stories and “Madchester” scene that made the city a global music capital.

129 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth
Manchester
Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth
5.0(1,395)·2h 30min
from$24/ person
via Viator
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Manchester
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
4.9(609)·2–3 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
Manchester
3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch
4.9(388)·3h 30min
from$121/ person
via Viator
North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
Manchester
North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
4.8(265)·9h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Manchester
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
4.9(249)·11 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
Manchester
Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
4.8(201)·10h 45min
from$100/ person
via Viator
Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
Manchester
Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide
4.9(189)·1h 30min
from$19/ person
via Viator
Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars
Manchester
Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars
5.0(168)·4 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
A Taste of Manchester and Salford with Meals , Drinks and Guide
Manchester
A Taste of Manchester and Salford with Meals , Drinks and Guide
5.0(106)·4 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
Manchester
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
4.8(90)·9h 45min
from$106/ person
via Viator
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
Manchester
Manchester National Football Museum Ticket Tour
3.9(90)·1–4 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Manchester Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems
Manchester
Manchester Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems
4.7(82)·2–5 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Manchester Music Walking Tour
Manchester
Manchester Music Walking Tour
4.6(41)·1h 45min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour
Manchester
Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour
3.9(39)·1h 15min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Haunted Manchester: The Pusher Canal Murder Mystery Walk
Manchester
Haunted Manchester: The Pusher Canal Murder Mystery Walk
3.9(36)·1h 30min
from$6/ person
via Viator
Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester
Manchester
Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester
4.8(30)·9 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester
Manchester
The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester
4.8(25)·10h 45min
from$75/ person
via Viator
Manchester Music Scene: Private & Custom Tour with a Local Guide
Manchester
Manchester Music Scene: Private & Custom Tour with a Local Guide
4.3(21)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Experience the Manchester 5 Quarters Walking Tour
Manchester
Experience the Manchester 5 Quarters Walking Tour
5.0(19)·2h 30min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
Manchester
Murder Detective Self-Guided Tour in Manchester
3.8(19)·2h 40min–3h 10min
from$6/ person
via Viator
Oasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience!
Manchester
Oasis Wonderwalk Tour – The Ultimate Oasis Experience!
4.4(17)·2 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
MADchester: Factory Records & Hacienda Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
Manchester
MADchester: Factory Records & Hacienda Self-Guided Puzzle Walk
4.1(14)·2h 30min
from$7/ person
via Viator
The Medieval Quarter | a Manchester walking tour
Manchester
The Medieval Quarter | a Manchester walking tour
5.0(9)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Manchester Radicals and Revolutions Self Guided Walking Tour
Manchester
Manchester Radicals and Revolutions Self Guided Walking Tour
4.2(9)·2–3 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
Women of Manchester Walking Tour
Manchester
Women of Manchester Walking Tour
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$20/ person
via Viator
The Real Manchester from a Real Mancunian | a walking tour
Manchester
The Real Manchester from a Real Mancunian | a walking tour
5.0(5)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Manchester Food Tour with Full Meal and Drinks by Do Eat Better
Manchester
Manchester Food Tour with Full Meal and Drinks by Do Eat Better
5.0(5)·3h–3h 30min
from$124/ person
via Viator
Manchester Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Manchester
Manchester Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.3(4)·2h 30min
from$3/ person
via Viator
Northern Quarter Walking Tour: Street Art & Local Stories
Manchester
Northern Quarter Walking Tour: Street Art & Local Stories
5.0(4)·1h 30min
from$19/ person
via Viator
Radical Walking Tour of Manchester
Manchester
Radical Walking Tour of Manchester
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Guided Walking Tour of How Manchester Invented the Modern World
Manchester
Guided Walking Tour of How Manchester Invented the Modern World
5.0(2)·2–4 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Private Manchester Walking Tour with Local Guide
Manchester
Private Manchester Walking Tour with Local Guide
5.0(1)·1h 30min
from$182/ person
via Viator
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Manchester
Explore Manchester Self Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
1.0(1)·2 hours
from$6/ person
via Viator
Manchester Self-Guided Murder Mystery Walking Trail UK
Manchester
Manchester Self-Guided Murder Mystery Walking Trail UK
2–5 hours
from$13/ person
via Viator
Manchester Free Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems
Manchester
Manchester Free Walking Tour Discover Hidden Gems
2 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
Echoes of Manchester Bespoke Music Private Walking Tour
−20%
Manchester
Echoes of Manchester Bespoke Music Private Walking Tour
4–5 hours
from$129$162/ person
via Viator
Manchester: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
Manchester
Manchester: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
2 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator

Music & Culture in Manchester — FAQ

Why is Manchester famous for music?
Manchester gave the world Oasis, the Smiths, Joy Division, New Order and the iconic Haçienda club.
What is a Manchester music tour?
Music walking tours visit the venues, studios and sites tied to the city’s legendary bands and scenes.
What was the Haçienda?
The Haçienda was Manchester’s iconic nightclub, central to the “Madchester” and rave scenes.

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