MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour
Description
Experience the beauty of the Lake District on this full-day tour from Manchester. Admire the landscapes of the UK’s largest national park, take a walk through Blea Tarn and visit Lake Windermere.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You have the opportunity to go on a one way Lake Cruise from Bowness on Winderemere across one of Britains most iconic lakes to Ambleside. Buy your ticket from your driver guide on the day!
Spend time wandering around this typical Lake District Town, looking for evidence of the old mills, trying some of the cuisine or just taking in the charm of this lovely place on the northern shores of Windermere. On a pleasant day, we may take 30 minutes here to shop for a picnic in the Langdales!
Marvel at the stunning scenery as we take you ever higher to our next beautiful location
This is the highlight of the day for many.....Fresh Air, Stunning Views and the chance to walk off some of those calories.
This is the highlight of the day for many.....Fresh Air, Stunning Views and the chance to walk off some of those calories.
This is the home of the world famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop and the final resting place of William Wordsworth
Delight in the aroma of freshly baked Gingerbread before stepping back in time into this quaint little shop where you will be greeted by characters from Victorian days. Oh Yes, don't forget to stock up on that lovely Gingerbread....it is world famous.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(53)
I have done a lot of tours in Europe: but this is the absolute WORST. I and other users waited for the bus at Manchester airport (I had arrived the night before and had slept at the airport just to start the holiday with this tour). Morality: nobody's coming. Without warning us! Me and the tourists stunned: never happened! Then they wanted to ditch him another day, as if we were comfortable. Bravo! Of course the refund not even the shadow after 1 month. The tour operator "binonaro" blames it on viator, who never responds etc. etc. It is the first and last time I will schedule a tripadvisor tour. I did it this time - the first time in my life - and this is the sad result. I do not recommend you to do it too 100 times better GetyouGuide. Quite a different professionalism. AND GUARANTEED REFUND DO NOT SCHEDULE THIS TOUR. They leave you on your feet and forget your money! Congratulations to the organization. Thank goodness it was cheap - 60 euros- that they happily pocketed. So much for the poor tourists. Sadly "bidonati."
Great introduction to the Lake District. Easy pickup at the airport, and wonderful guide. Just enough free time to eat, shop and explore.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time onboard with us and we hope to welcome you onboard again soon! Best wishes, The Busy Bus team.
From start to finish, our day trip to the Lake District was nothing short of exceptional — an experience my sister and I will remember for a long time. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking, but what truly elevated the entire day was the outstanding guidance and warmth of our tour leader, Adrian. Adrian was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the history, geography, and hidden gems of the Lake District, but he also had a natural gift for storytelling. He made every stop come alive with local insight, fun facts, and a great sense of humour that kept everyone engaged throughout the journey. The absolute highlight for us was the scenic walk — perfectly paced and thoughtfully planned. It gave us the opportunity to take in the stunning views, breathe in the fresh countryside air, and enjoy the peacefulness of nature. Adrian ensured everyone felt comfortable and safe while still giving us the freedom to explore and soak up the surroundings. Beyond the logistics, what really stood out was Adrian’s passion for the area and his genuine care for everyone in the group. He struck the perfect balance between being professional, personable, and truly enthusiastic. You could tell he wanted each of us to have a meaningful and enjoyable experience — and he absolutely delivered. Thank you, Adrian, for making this trip so special. My sister and I had an amazing time and we’re incredibly grateful for your thoughtful leadership. We laughed, learned, walked, and took home some wonderful memories. We can’t wait to return — and we’ll be hoping you’re our guide again!
Thank you so much for this beautiful and heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear that your Lake District adventure with Adrian was such a memorable experience. He truly is passionate about sharing the magic of the region, and it’s wonderful to know his knowledge, storytelling, and care made the day special for you and your sister. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Adrian—he’ll be delighted! We look forward to welcoming you both back on another tour soon for more laughter,learning and views. Thanks again for choosing BusyBus!
Very exciting experience! Wonderful places, the guide mr. Lee was very nice and kind. He drove very well along very strictly streets. Very beautiful the tales of Beatrix Potter heard during the travel ! Grasmere wonderful with Wordsworth's grave and house.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had an exciting experience exploring the Lake District and enjoyed the beautiful stories of Beatrix Potter along the way. Lee will be happy to hear your kind words about his driving. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure! Team BusyBus
Lee did a great job and was a fun guide! Fantastic tour and beautiful sites! The boat ride was a great addition.
Thank you! Yes, the boat trip on Windermere is a fab addition to our Lake District tour and I am thrilled that you enjoyed your tour with BusyBus :-)
This was a full day of fun. Our guide, Lee, made the trip. Places we visited were beautiful, the guide was knowledgeable and an excellent driver.
Thank you for your excellent review! Lee loves the Lake District and I am delighted that you thought it was beautiful plus you had fun too, perfect! Come back soon for our Yorkshire tour!
Even though the weather was not ideal but Frankie, the person in charge of our tour made it all worthwhile with his lovely character and knowledge the place.
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour, despite the typical British weather! We we will pass your amazing feedback back to Frank! We hope to see you again in the future aboard BusyBus! - Team BusyBus
We had an amazing day trip to the Lake District with Lee. He was a wonderful tour guide and great driver. The whole trip was perfectly timed and we learned a lot about the region and its people. Listening to some Beatrix Potter stories and the Daffodils poem was a lovely touch! I would definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you for your lovely review. It makes such a difference. Come back soon.
The tour was amazing & Frank our guide kept us well informed & entertained. No he did not sing. The trip from Grasmere up to the LANGDALE & Little Switzerland was just breath taking.
Frank? Sing? Never :-) Thank you so much for the giggle (in thought) and come back soon!
We joined a five day small group tour to the lake District.Len our guide was kind and in good spirits throughout the trip. He was helpful in directing us to the touristic areas and took care that the hotel arrangements were to everyones satisfaction. We had much enjoyed the trip and will look forward to book another one with Go Tours to another destinations.
What a lovely review. Thank you for sharing it with Team BusyBus and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
