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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Manchester Music Walking Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $30 per person for this Manchester experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays, starting at 1:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour outside the entrance of The Bridgewater Hall Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3WS. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Brit Music Tours.
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Very enjoyable and interesting insight into Manchester’s music scene. The local guide was friendly, funny, and had many anecdotes and first-hand experience of those times. For someone from Melbourne who idolised The Smiths and Stone Roses as a teen, and adores Doves, it’s great to finally see and imagine where it all started.
Jonathan is the expert and most knowledgable around music and Manchester and intertwines this beautifully with charisma and sense of humour he encourage interaction from others
Really good, informative and funny. Often a story would start with a few seconds of recorded music - Who's this? Yes, and they lived here...
Jonathan was very informative and brought a wealth of knowledge to our tour. Was great having music clips along the way to add to our overall experience. Would certainly recommend.
Excellent and informative couple of hours
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.
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 😉
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
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.
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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| Manchester Music Walking Tour | 1h 45min | 4.6 (41) | $30 | |
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