Hop-on hop-off

Open top bus tour of Manchester

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Validity: 48 hours

Wheelchair accessible

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Tour with Audioguide

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Why you’ll love this…

See the highlights of Manchester from an open-top bus
Hop on and off at any stops to explore the city's attractions
Enjoy a 2-day ticket valid for the booking date and the next day of operation
Listen to the audio commentary on board to learn about the history of the city

What to expect

Explore Manchester from an open-top sightseeing bus. Learn about the city's industrial past from the recorded commentary and take in the sights as you explore the city center and Salford Quays.

Your ticket is valid for 2 days giving you plenty of time to tour the city and visit attractions such as the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester United and the Museum of Science and Industry.

Stops: 1 Princess Street/Town Hall (stop SE, outside Manchester Art Gallery); 2 Piccadilly Gardens (stop R, opposite Wetherspoons); 3 National Football Museum (stop NP); 4 Manchester Cathedral (stop NI); 5 Salford Cathedral; 6 Salford University; 7 The Quays and Media City; 8 Trafford Road (stop D, AC Hotel/Copthorne Hotel); 9 Manchester United (stop Sir Alex Ferguson Way); 10 Imperial War Museum; 11 Museum of Science and Industry; 12 The Bridgewater Hall (stop SU).

What's included

Audio guide
WiFi
48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket

Where

Princess Street, Manchester M1 4HR, UK

Meeting point:

Buses depart from stop SE, Princess Street, outside Manchester Art Gallery. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your selected timeslot.

What to remember

This ticket is valid for 2 calendar days from the date booked. If the bus is not operating on one of these days, you may use the ticket on the next available day
It's recommended to board the bus at the first stop (Princess Street, stop SE, M1 4HR) so you have the best choice of seats and don't miss any sections of the tour
The tour lasts approximately 80-90 minutes but you can hop off at any of our stops and hop back on a later bus
The recorded commentary is in English, but other languages are available if you download the activity provider's app
Infants (age 0-4) can join the tour for free

Provider

Manchester Bus Tours Ltd

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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