UNITED KINGDOM · MANCHESTER & THE PEAK DISTRICT
11 reviewed
Here are the 11 best manchester & the peak district tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason, but read past it: the second or third often fits a tighter day better.
Behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium with a guided tour, virtual Pep Q&A, pitch-side access, and a high-tech City story.
“How the tour staff Paul and Dave looked after our grandson during the tour The tour itself was very interesting even to none football fans.”
1-hour cruise from Salford Quays past Media City, Old Trafford, and Stephenson’s 1830 railway bridge on the Ship Canal.
“This was a great tour! Beautiful scenery and excellent commentary.”
Etihad Stadium tour with the glass tunnel, pitch-side dugouts, virtual Pep Q&A, a dressing-room show, and The Tunnel Club suite, $35.
“Really good experience. The guides were very knowledgeable, helpful and humorous. My grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Day tour from Manchester to Conwy, Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed, and Chester with Conwy Castle entry and guided Mercedes mini-bus.
“The trip was amazing! Everything was perfect, our guide, the route, places etc. I can recommend it!”
Explore the Manchester National Football Museum with a self-guided ticket across four floors, plus free highlights tours and interactive games.
“I found it very interesting and lots of useful knowledge.”
Smuggle your liquor into Manchester’s Alcotraz for four tailored cocktails, a prison cell block storyline, and lots of silly photos in an orange jumpsuit.
“A great way to kill a couple of hours, and get tipsy in the process. You can have a lot of fun with this and interact as much or as little as you like with the actors. The characters were great and the cocktails kept flowing.”
Hop-on hop-off Manchester open-top bus with 15 stops, English audio on industrial roots, free Wi-Fi, and easy Salford Quays museum time.
“wish it they make it is easier to know that there us gonna be stop. was on top and couldn't get off.”
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester: prebooked entry, MINILAND, Ninjago playground, 4D cinema, rides, and free car parking at Trafford Palazzo.
“Code didn’t work at the venue! The queue was held up for over 15mins. Do not use this website. The kind lady at the desk let us through after seeing what the issue was.”
Walk Manchester with a small group and a lively guide. You’ll hit landmark gems, local culture stops, and free sights in 2.5 hours.
“Easy to book, location to meet instructions clear, Gareth or guide excellent, good walking pace, guide provided excellent information, injected with humour, well spoken, very knowledgeable fabulous tour”
SEA LIFE Manchester admission ticket with a self-paced 2-hour route through turtles, jellyfish, sharks, rays, and interactive rockpools for families.
“Husband booked for myself and the kids to snorkel with sharks. It was an amazing experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed it! A huge thank you to Jordan W who explained everything to us, answered all questions and made the experience one to remember!”
Manchester to the Lake District by small group bus, plus a Windermere cruise and Wordsworth villages like Grasmere and Hawkshead.
“Our tour was on Christmas eve and Richie was our tour guide, who was absolutely amazing, he had lots of information to share through great fun stories. Day was sunny and we all had a great time. Highly recommended. From Akshay and Akshika”
