Free Manchester Walking Tours

Free Manchester Walking Tours Entertaining and Informative free walking tour of Manchester! Every Day, Rain or Shine, 11am from th Hello, and welcome to Free Manchester Walking Tours!
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Press 'See More' to find all the essential tour information. I look forward to showing you around Manchester. Josh

Let us tell you the story of Manchester. Join us to discover Manchester’s top-attractions - as well as hidden gems only known by our native Mancunian guides. This is an entertaining and informative adventure that includes something for everyone - whether you’re a new visitor, or fami

liar with the city. Plus the tour offers fantastic photo opportunities, the chance to meet new people, and all our guests are offered our unique list of insider recommendations. WHAT?:
Original and best-reviewed walking tour of Manchester! FREE?:
Manchester's for everyone! We receive no financial subsidy or support. You can tip what you think the tour was worth at the end, relative to your budge. WHEN:

Every Day. Start Time: 11am. Length: 3 - 3.5 hours. (including 15-min break)

WHERE:
Begin: Alan Turing Memorial, Sackville Gardens, opposite Esquires Cafe near Canal Street. (Postcode M1 3BH)
End: Exchange Square, opposite Oyster Pub near the National Football Museum. (postcode M3 1BD)

ACCESSIBILITY:
We want to make a special, unforgettable experience for everyone. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Please let me know if you have any particular needs! Dogs are more than welcome. BOOKING:
You do NOT need to book for our tours. Large parties (8+) and school groups should contact me in advance. ADDITIONAL INFO:
The free tours run in ALL weather: an umbrella, a waterproof coat and perhaps shoes with a little grip recommended. EXPECT TO HEAR ABOUT: Political trailblazers, Architectural wonders, Street art and Urban legends, Historical stories, Rave culture, Football giants, Industrial innovation, Musical heroes, and much more...

EXPECT TO VISIT: Manchester Town Hall, National Football Museum, Royal Exchange Theatre, China Town, University of Manchester, Gay Village, Manchester Cathedral, Rochdale Canal, Palace Hotel, Manchester Central Library, John Rylands Library...

ABOUT THE GUIDE:
My name’s Josh. I’m from Manchester, I’m a History MA graduate (specialising in Manchester’s history) and I also write for theatre and TV. I founded the original free tour of Manchester 6 years ago. We are now a small team of local Mancunian storytellers and historians. FIND ME ONLINE:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Facebook: /FreeManchesterWalkingTours

CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp / Phone: 07478277293
Or, find us on our social media channels! Message me on here (Facebook)

Yes! We’re still running today!Our meeting point is closed during Pride, but meet Mike at the corner of Sackville and Wh...
29/08/2026

Yes! We’re still running today!

Our meeting point is closed during Pride, but meet Mike at the corner of Sackville and Whitworth.

Michael Prescott will be wearing a blue coat. 💙

🏳️‍🌈 MANCHESTER PRIDE: MEETING-POINT UPDATE✅ OUR 11AM TOUR IS RUNNING EVERY DAY AS USUAL.📍 IF SACKVILLE GARDENS IS OPEN?...
25/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈 MANCHESTER PRIDE: MEETING-POINT UPDATE

✅ OUR 11AM TOUR IS RUNNING EVERY DAY AS USUAL.

📍 IF SACKVILLE GARDENS IS OPEN?

Meet at the Alan Turing Memorial — that’s our usual starting point.

⚠️ IF SACKVILLE GARDENS IS CLOSED OR ALAN TURING INACCESSIBLE?

Meet your guide at the corner of Sackville Street and Whitworth Street, immediately beside Sackville Gardens.

📱 EXACT LOCATION: ///yoga.rigid.retail

This is a what3words address: enter these three words into the free what3words app or at what3words.com to see the exact meeting spot.

🧥 LOOK FOR THE BLUE COAT

Your guide will have our signature blue Free Manchester Walking Tours coat with our logo on it, as shown in this video.

Access may also be affected before Pride weekend while preparations are underway. If you can’t get into the gardens, head straight to the alternative meeting point above — because the free tour is still on!

See you at 11am!

If you’re still struggling, then WhatsApp Josh on +447478277293

We had 2 birthday boys on the tour yesterday, and one whose birthday is today! A popular time for a birthday 👀 Give a th...
25/08/2026

We had 2 birthday boys on the tour yesterday, and one whose birthday is today!

A popular time for a birthday 👀

Give a thrifty birthday gift for a loved one, by taking them onto Manchester’s tips based walking tour!

We go again tomorrow, from the Alan Turing Memorial!
23/08/2026

We go again tomorrow, from the Alan Turing Memorial!

Let’s go! 11am. Manchester’s tips-based tour.
23/08/2026

Let’s go!

11am. Manchester’s tips-based tour.

A perfect day for a walking tour 🌞 💙 Starting by the Alan Turing Memorial.
22/08/2026

A perfect day for a walking tour 🌞 💙

Starting by the Alan Turing Memorial.

It’s a green man, for our guide Mike!Find us whilst it’s warm, every day at 11am.
08/08/2026

It’s a green man, for our guide Mike!

Find us whilst it’s warm, every day at 11am.

Let’s go!Beginning at 11am.
06/08/2026

Let’s go!

Beginning at 11am.

Megan’s been bringing the sunshine the last few days! We crack on again tomorrow, the usual place, at 11amWho’s joining?
03/08/2026

Megan’s been bringing the sunshine the last few days!

We crack on again tomorrow, the usual place, at 11am

Who’s joining?

Join us any day of the week, beginning at 11am, from the Alan Turing memorial.
29/07/2026

Join us any day of the week, beginning at 11am, from the Alan Turing memorial.

Address

Alan Turing Statue, Whitworth Gardens
Manchester
M13HB

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+447478277293

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