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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.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London
London
Etihad Stadium: Manchester City FC Tour by Rail From London
5.0(13)·8 hours
from$270/ person
via Viator
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
Windermere
High Adventure Mountain Passes & Muncaster Castle from Windermere
4.9(299)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day tour from Chester
Chester
North Wales and Caernarfon Castle day tour from Chester
5.0(22)·10 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Manchester
The Manchester City Stadium Tour
4.9(5,868)·1 hour
from$38/ person
via Viator
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Manchester
Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
4.8(241)·11 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier
Chester
Fascinating Walking Tours Of Roman Chester With An Authentic Roman Soldier
4.9(1,295)·2 hours
from$16/ person
via Viator
Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum
London
Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum
4.9(2,051)·2 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
Manchester
Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train
4.8(80)·10 hours
from$107/ person
via Viator

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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