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Discover Manchester's music scene with a local guide - See the city unscripted

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Daily

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Duration: 3 hours

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Guided Tour

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover Manchester music city with a local music lover
Enjoy a drink in a former public bathroom
Explore the UK's best city for live music
See the location of a famous Sex Pistols performance

What to expect

Manchester is a music city. There are more live music shows in this city than anywhere else in the country. No wonder it has recently been crowned the UK’s best for live music. Join your guide to explore the musical legacy intertwined with industrial roots.

During the tour, you will visit legendary music spots such as the Free Trade Hall where the Sex Pistols held their infamous gig. You may recognize the location from one of the album covers of The Smiths, the Sex Pistols inspired them as well as members of Joy Division, the Buzzcocks, and Salford Lads’ Club with this famous performance.

Your guide will then lead you to a subterranean bar that was once a public bathroom which somehow became the inspiration for an Elbow song. Finally, you will head to the upcoming Northern Quarter to visit Piccadilly Records to flip through some vinyl.

What's included

Private and personalized walking tour
Local guide
2 craft beers or ales
Meet up at accommodation (available on request for central locations)

What's not included

Food and additional drinks
Any tickets to attractions
Transportation to/ from meeting point
Public/private transportation during the tour

Where

Manchester, UK

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at your accommodation or any central location in Manchester. To organize pick-up, contact local operator directly to confirm the time and place.

What to remember

Tickets are set as a group price. At checkout you can select 1 ticket matching the number of adults (for a maximum of 8 adults per group) and, in case you have any, also 1 ticket matching the number of children in your group
In case you have any infants in your group, then please also specify the number of infants during checkout (tickets for infants are free but still need to be added to cart)
Starting times are flexible, please confirm the starting time of your choice with the local operator
Meet your guide at your accommodation or any central location in Manchester, contact local operator to confirm the starting point using the contact details on the booking voucher

Provider

CityUnscripted

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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