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Manchester Music Scene: Private & Custom Walking Tour with a Local

By CityUnscripted
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$207 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Explore Manchester’s music scene with a local host
  • See sites linked to The Smiths, Oasis, and Joy Division
  • Walk through the Northern Quarter’s music spots
  • Visit iconic locations like Free Trade Hall
  • Discover record shops and live music venues

Activity location

  • Starbucks Coffee
    • Greater Manchester
    • M60 7RA, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks Coffee
    • Greater Manchester
    • M60 7RA, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Manchester's Music Scene

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Sat 10:00 am-4:00 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$206.58 x 1 TravellerAU$206.58
Total
Price is AU$206.58
Until Fri, 19 June

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private and personalised walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • What's includedWhat's included
    2 craft beers or locally brewed ales
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Online Personalisation Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel drop off

Know before you book

  • After booking, you'll receive an online Personalisation Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customised itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.

What you can expect

Explore Manchester’s music scene on a private walking experience with a local host, focusing on the places, stories, and venues that shaped the city’s sound. This experience highlights the connection between Manchester’s industrial past and its lasting musical influence.

After booking, you will receive an online Personalisation Form so your experience can be tailored to your interests. Whether you want to focus on specific artists, venues, or the wider music culture, your host will shape a route around your preferences.

Walk through areas such as the Northern Quarter, known for its independent record stores and live music venues, and visit locations linked to bands like Joy Division, The Smiths, and Oasis. See sites such as the Free Trade Hall and Salford Lads’ Club, and pass venues like Band on the Wall or the Albert Hall, which continue to define the city’s live music scene.

Along the way, you may stop at local pubs or bars, discover record shops such as Piccadilly Records, and hear stories that connect the city’s past to its current music culture. Your host will guide the experience while keeping it flexible throughout.

Location

Activity location

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    Starbucks Coffee
    • Greater Manchester
    • M60 7RA, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Starbucks Coffee
    • Greater Manchester
    • M60 7RA, Manchester, England, United Kingdom