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Manchester, United Kingdom

Things to Do in Manchester

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:The Manchester City Stadium Tour

Most booked tours and tickets in Manchester

Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth

Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth

5.01,402 reviews2h 30m
Step Inside the Game Show–The Crystal Maze Experience Manchester

Step Inside the Game Show–The Crystal Maze Experience Manchester

4.91,287 reviews1h 30m
Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester

Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester

5.01,241 reviews1h 45m
Manchester iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate

Manchester iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate

4.5417 reviews1h 30m

Top sights in Manchester

  1. 1John Rylands Library
  2. 2Science and Industry Museum
  3. 3Old Trafford Stadium Tour
  4. 4Manchester Art Gallery
  5. 5National Football Museum
  6. 6Manchester Cathedral
  • Explore the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution at the Science and Industry Museum and along the canals.
  • Visit the John Rylands Library, a breathtaking neo-Gothic library in the heart of the city.
  • Experience world-famous football on a stadium tour or match day at Old Trafford or the Etihad.

Tickets and passes in Manchester

Magic at the Midland - "Manchester's NUMBER ONE show" Tripadvisor

Magic at the Midland - "Manchester's NUMBER ONE show" Tripadvisor

5.070 reviews2h
moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game

moviESCAPE Stockport SAWtopsy horror themed escape room game

5.052 reviews1h
Manchester United Football Match at Old Trafford Stadium

Manchester United Football Match at Old Trafford Stadium

4.345 reviews3h

Food and drink experiences in Manchester

3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

4.9388 reviews3h 30m
Wash House Themed Cocktail Tasting Experience in Manchester

Wash House Themed Cocktail Tasting Experience in Manchester

4.8287 reviews2h
Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

5.0168 reviews4h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Manchester

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Manchester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Manchester with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

4.9260 reviews2h 30m
moviESCAPE Stockport Merlin's Magic Academy Escape Room Game

moviESCAPE Stockport Merlin's Magic Academy Escape Room Game

4.935 reviews1h 30m
moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon's Curse Escape Room

moviESCAPE Stockport Haunted House II Demon's Curse Escape Room

4.934 reviews1h 30m
The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester

The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester

4.826 reviews10h 45m

Hidden gems in Manchester

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Chetham's Library

The oldest public library in the English-speaking world, founded in 1653, where Marx and Engels studied together.

Castlefield Viaduct

A Victorian railway viaduct turned into an elevated urban garden, run by the National Trust.

Victoria Baths

An ornate Edwardian swimming baths building with stained glass and tiles, open for tours and events.

Elizabeth Gaskell's House

The restored Regency villa of the Victorian novelist, with period rooms and a garden.

Mayfield Park

The city centre's first new park in over a century, built along the uncovered River Medlock next to Piccadilly station.

Day trips from Manchester

Peak District National Park

About 1 hour by train or car

Britain's first national park, with moorland, limestone dales, stately homes and villages like Castleton and Edale.

Liverpool

About 40-50 minutes by train

The maritime city of The Beatles, grand waterfront architecture and free museums.

Chester

About 1 hour by train

A Roman and medieval city with intact walls, timber-framed Rows and a beautiful cathedral.

Plan your Manchester trip

Things to do in Manchester: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Manchester?+

Top sights include John Rylands Library, Science and Industry Museum, Old Trafford Stadium Tour and Manchester Art Gallery. Away from the crowds, try Chetham's Library and Castlefield Viaduct.

What are the most popular tours in Manchester?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are The Manchester City Stadium Tour (4.9 stars, 6,417 reviews); Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth (5.0 stars, 1,402 reviews); Step Inside the Game Show–The Crystal Maze Experience Manchester (4.9 stars, 1,287 reviews).

How much do tours in Manchester cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €18 and €264 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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