Tours/Manchester/Manchester Music Walking Tour
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Manchester Music Walking Tour

4.6(36)Manchester1 hour
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.5(33)

Description

Embark on a Manchester music walking tour for an immersive odyssey through the city's unparalleled musical heritage. See the locations of iconic venues, tracing the footsteps of legendary bands like The Smiths and Oasis. Dive into diverse neighborhoods that birthed movements, feeling the pulse of Madchester in the Northern Quarter. Uncover hidden stories and insights from passionate guides, connecting intimately with the city's cultural tapestry. This tour isn't just about music; it's a rhythmic exploration of Manchester's soul, an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking to absorb the beats and melodies that have resonated globally from this vibrant urban landscape.

Tour Options

Manchester Music Walking Tour

Itinerary

105 min

Embark on a captivating Manchester music walking tour to immerse yourself in the city's rich musical history. Traverse iconic venues where legendary bands like The Smiths and Oasis emerged. Explore the vibrant neighborhoods that inspired iconic songs, discovering the beating heart of a city that shaped the global music scene.

Highlights

Expert local guide

What's included

Included
Expert local guide
Not included
Gratuities (optional)

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(36)

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rsanders2018
June 5, 2026
The best walking tour we've ever had!

Jonathan was an excellent guide. He has not only a deep knowledge of Manchester and history, but deep experience and many stories about the bands and music that originated here.

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B6797WZgrahamr
May 26, 2026
Best day in Manchester

Gift from my sister, loved every minute. I’m a Manc and new most of it but tour guide was ace - unusual bright star shone all day too 😉

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Noah W
April 25, 2026
Great experience!

Really fun time! We got to learn about Manchester music history and there’s definitely some really cool trivia we didn’t know. Would do again. Easy meetup location

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clothy-1987
April 12, 2026
A great music tour!

We had a great time on the music tour - Jonathan was very knowledgeable about the history of the Manchester music scene, and he was really funny too. We saw some interesting places, and learned a lot. Jonathan had some great anecdotes and kept the tour entertaining! I would definitely recommend the tour to others.

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lornaf735
March 23, 2026
Great stories, great music!

Knowledgeable guide who told varied stories throughout the tour and played song snippets for any/all bands she spoke about. Recommend ending tour at a restaurant or pub that plays Manchester music.

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Feldyboy
March 18, 2026
Disappointed

Unfortunately our guide failed to turn up - leaving a disappointed group waiting at the start point. Having worked for some time in the tour business, I understand the difficulties. However, to get no contact from the organisers whatsoever was the most disappointing part of it.

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mariateresagimenov
March 10, 2026
Great tour

I enjoyed the experience very much learning places and stories of the most legendary Manchester bands as Oasis, The Smiths, New Order.. The tour guide Jonathan told us many curious anecdotes and made us dance and sing. Highly recommended. Ariadna from Barcelona

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kevin W
March 7, 2026
Walking music tour

Jonathan was very good. He had lots of great stories and experience and made the tour really interesting

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C2599NJchristianm
February 23, 2026
excellent

Jonathan knows everything about Manchester music from The Buzzcocks to Lisa Stanfield which is a huge gap. He tells good anecdots , we enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you Jonathan

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Philip D
February 3, 2026
Supersonic experience, highly recommend.

Fantastic tour around Manchester. Jonathan was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting and amusing stories. Good value for money. Highly recommend doing this tour and would do another tour when I come back to Manchester

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