Quayside Tours

Quayside Tours Our ‘Unlocking the Quays’ walking tour is an inspirational and fun way to learn all about The Quays. Who are Quayside Tours?

From the rich history of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal to the revolutionary Media City development. We are a dedicated group of travel professionals with over 40 years of tour operating and guiding experience. We are passionate about sharing the magic of the Quays through our small group walking tours
Each local guide is chosen for their ability to combine facts with fun and give you the mos

t enjoyable walking tour possible. We feel strongly that the Quays area deserves to be celebrated and it’s story told. We love nothing more than to share its beauty and history. Salford Quays is one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the UK yet few realise the historical and cultural significance of the area - let alone the fact that it's part of the greenest city in the UK! Our walking tours are designed to give you an insight into what makes the Quays so special. Our tours are renowned for being a fact-filled fun fest for all the family!

11/05/2026

✨ Looking for a day out that everyone will enjoy?

Whether you’re exploring solo, planning a date, organising a family day, meeting friends, celebrating something special, or bringing the whole team together… Quayside Walking Tours has something for everyone 👣🌊

Starting from the heart of MediaCityUK, our walking tours are perfect for:

👫 Couples
👨‍👩‍👧 Families
👥 Friends & groups
🏢 Work teams & corporate outings
🤝 Community groups
🎉 Birthdays & anniversaries
🌟 Solo explorers looking for something different

Discover hidden gems, iconic views, local stories, and moments worth sharing 📸✨

Not just a walk… an experience 👍

🎟️ Private & group bookings available
👉 www.quaysidetours.com

Tag who you’d bring along 👇

02/05/2026

🎉 Looking for something different to celebrate?

With Quayside Walking Tours, starting from the heart of MediaCityUK, it’s not just a walk… it’s an experience 👣✨

Whether it’s:
🥳 Birthdays
💍 Anniversaries
👥 Corporate team days
🤝 Community groups
🎓 Student outings
…or just an excuse to get everyone together 👍

We turn a simple stroll into something memorable 👀
Hidden stories, iconic views, and plenty of moments worth capturing 📸

Make your next event one to remember 🌟

🎟️ Private & group bookings available
👉 www.quaysidetours.com

Tag your group and start planning 👇

☀️ If you weren’t at Salford Quays today… you missed a good oneBlue skies, waterfront views, and the kind of day that ma...
26/04/2026

☀️ If you weren’t at Salford Quays today… you missed a good one

Blue skies, waterfront views, and the kind of day that makes you want to explore 👀

But here’s the thing… most people just walk past it.

With Quayside Walking Tours at MediaCityUK, you actually experience it 👣
Hidden stories. Iconic spots. A completely different perspective 👍

Next sunny day? Be part of it.

🎟️ Book your walking tour now
www.quaysidetours.com

Tag who you’re bringing next time 👇

13/04/2026

✨ Think you know MediaCityUK? Think again…

Join Quayside Walking Tours and uncover the stories, secrets, and iconic sights hiding in plain sight 👀👍

From stunning waterfront views to hidden gems you’ve probably walked past a hundred times—this is your time to explore differently.

📍 MediaCityUK

🎟️ Book your spot now👉www.quaysidetours.com

👣 Come curious. Leave inspired.

Tag someone you’d bring along 👇

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22/03/2026

✨Salford’s turning 100 🥳 and there’s no better place to feel it than MediaCityUK — home of the BBC and packed with energy, history, and big moments.

Skip the usual. Come walk it with us.

Quayside Walking Tours gets you right into the heart of it — the stories, the people, the hidden bits you’d never spot on your own. No scripts, no fluff… just a wonderful walk in a wonderful location.

Whether the futuristic MediaCityUK or the majestic Manchester Ship Canal floats your boat - this is the centenary walk for you👣

👉book your walking tours www.quaysidetours.com

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17/03/2026

📍 Unlocking the Quays – Quayside Walking Tours

Smiles, stories, and stunning waterfront views! 😄👍

Our amazing guests have been exploring the hidden history and iconic sights of MediaCity and Salford Quays with us — and the thumbs-up says it all!

From fascinating local stories to beautiful quayside views, Unlocking the Quays brings the past and present of the waterfront to life. Whether you’re a local or visiting the area, this is the perfect way to see the Quays from a whole new perspective.

✨ Join the walk.
✨ Discover the stories.
✨ Unlock the Quays.

📸 Tag yourself if you spot your photo!
👣 Bring your friends and come explore with us.

📍 MediaCity & Salford Quays
🎟️ Book your walking tour today! www.quaysidetours.com

01/03/2026

Hello Spring 🌼

Today, 1st March, we welcome the first day of spring at MediaCity UK 🌿✨ The Quays are waking up — blossoms blooming, wildlife returning, and golden light dancing across the water.

Join Quayside Tours for a guided walking tour around the stunning waterfront of MediaCityUK and discover the hidden stories, nature, and beauty of the Quays in this fresh new season.

From peaceful reflections to colourful spring flowers and waterside wildlife, there’s no better time to explore.

Spring is here… come walk with us 🌺
Book your Tour www.quaysidetours.com🌸

28/02/2026

🌊 Discover the Story Beneath the Skyline 🌆

Join us on a QuaysideTours walking tour around Salford Quays and MediaCityUK — where docklands history meets modern creativity.

What was once one of Britain’s busiest industrial ports has transformed into a thriving waterfront packed with culture, architecture and hidden stories waiting to be told. From the striking design of The Lowry to the media powerhouse studios of BBC, every step reveals how this area reinvented itself.

✨ Perfect for visitors
✨ A fresh perspective for locals
✨ Ideal for team outings & family days

On our tours, we don’t just walk — we connect the past to the present, uncovering the people, industry and bold vision that shaped the Quays into what it is today.

👣 Explore the waterfront
📸 Capture iconic views
📖 Hear the stories you won’t find anywhere else.

Book your spot and see the Quays differently.

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✨ Collaboration in The Quays! ✨We were absolutely delighted to host the fantastic team from the Millennium & Copthorne H...
11/02/2026

✨ Collaboration in The Quays! ✨

We were absolutely delighted to host the fantastic team from the Millennium & Copthorne Hotel at Clippers Quay for a special Quayside Walking Tour 👣

At Quayside Walking Tours, we love partnering with local hospitality providers to help create unforgettable experiences for the tens of thousands of visitors who explore MediaCityUK and The Quays each year.

It was an inspiring journey through time — from The Quays’ rich dockside heritage to its incredible transformation into a thriving hub of digital innovation and creativity 🚢➡️🎬

Are you part of the local hospitality industry?
We’d love to welcome you on a complimentary guided walking tour — get in touch and join us!

Let’s work together to celebrate this remarkable waterfront destination. The more we know, the better we can share its story, delight our guests, and inspire them to return again and again 💙

📩 Drop us a message to book your place!

✨ Learning and Inspiration beyond the classroom at MediaCityUK! ✨Today we had the pleasure of hosting an amazing school ...
10/02/2026

✨ Learning and Inspiration beyond the classroom at MediaCityUK! ✨

Today we had the pleasure of hosting an amazing school group visiting from France on our ‘Unlocking The Quays’ guided walking tour — where education, history, and real-world discovery come together 🎓🌊

MediaCityUK and The Quays is more than a destination — it’s a living classroom. Our guided walking tours give students insight into regeneration, media, culture, and life inspiration through engaging stories and iconic locations.

🌍 We welcome school groups from around the world

📍 MediaCityUK, Manchester

👣 Educational walking tours tailored for schools & colleges

💡 Ideal for curriculum enrichment, international visits & study trips

📩 DM or email: [email protected]

🌐 Book your tour: www.quaysidetours.com



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