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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 familiar 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:
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Facebook: /FreeManchesterWalkingTours

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

This is Mike, and he’ll be returning to the streets tomorrow at 11am, to lead the city’s original tips-based tour!You do...
15/10/2026

This is Mike, and he’ll be returning to the streets tomorrow at 11am, to lead the city’s original tips-based tour!

You don’t have to book for ‘Free Manchester Walking Tours’ - in fact, we’d prefer it if you didn’t book, and simply turned up at the Alan Turing Memorial just before 11am.

See you soon!

www.FMWT.co.uk

Spot the FMWT branded cap! (Shown on the second picture) George is up today - find him at 11am by the Alan Turing Memori...
14/10/2026

Spot the FMWT branded cap! (Shown on the second picture)

George is up today - find him at 11am by the Alan Turing Memorial

www.FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com

this is manchester 🇬🇧

A wild tour guide appears! 💙 But why is Mike pointing at a shopping centre and a post box?Find out tomorrow, on the 11am...
13/10/2026

A wild tour guide appears! 💙

But why is Mike pointing at a shopping centre and a post box?

Find out tomorrow, on the 11am tips-based tour. 🐝

Fresh from his trip to Lincoln, MIKE will be leading today’s Manchester walking tour.You don’t need to pre-book for our ...
13/10/2026

Fresh from his trip to Lincoln, MIKE will be leading today’s Manchester walking tour.

You don’t need to pre-book for our tours! And everyone is invited. Simply find Mike by the Alan Turing Memorial at 11am.

www.FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com

In solidarity with Madrid.This evening, the Greater Manchester Tenants Union gathered in memory of Maricarmen Abascal.Ma...
12/10/2026

In solidarity with Madrid.

This evening, the Greater Manchester Tenants Union gathered in memory of Maricarmen Abascal.

Maricarmen was 87 and had lived in her Madrid home for 71 years. She was paying around €500 a month; after the property changed hands, its new owners demanded €2,650 a month… On 23 September she was evicted, being carried from her home on a stretcher and remained in hospital suffering severe anxiety and exhaustion. Maricarmen died two weeks later. a nationwide general strike in Spain over housing is now called for 11 November.

GMTU held a vigil outside the Spanish Consulate this evening before they continued through Manchester - singing and playing as in this clip outside Manchester Town Hall.

The Greater Manchester Tenants Union is a member-led union organising locally against evictions, unaffordable rent rises and unsafe housing.

Thanks to Alex for stopping so kindly to chat to me, to tell me more, and handing me this leaflet.

Greater Manchester Tenants Union

There’s no such thing as bad weather… only bad clothes!Today’s troupers weathered all the seasons, as they adventured th...
12/10/2026

There’s no such thing as bad weather… only bad clothes!

Today’s troupers weathered all the seasons, as they adventured through Manchester, with guide Megan telling its.

Join ‘Free Manchester Walking Tours’, whatever the forecast - we’ll be there by the Alan Turing Memorial, ready to start daily at 11am.

The smiles on Sunday’s walking tour 💕 Find out how you can join FMWT, at FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com
11/10/2026

The smiles on Sunday’s walking tour 💕

Find out how you can join FMWT, at FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com

What are you waiting for? Especially as tomorrow is looking like it’ll be a dry, Autumnal Manchester day - perfect for t...
10/10/2026

What are you waiting for?

Especially as tomorrow is looking like it’ll be a dry, Autumnal Manchester day - perfect for the tips based walking tour.

Free Manchester Walking Tours goes Every Day at 11am. (Meet by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens)

And you don’t need to pre-book for the tips-based Free Manchester Walking Tour! Just turn up, and find one of us in the blue coat / yellow compass logo. 💙 🧭 💕

Today’s tour will be led by ‘ Free Manchester Walking Tours’ founder, Josh!Find Joshua Val Martin by the Alan Turing Mem...
10/10/2026

Today’s tour will be led by ‘ Free Manchester Walking Tours’ founder, Josh!

Find Joshua Val Martin by the Alan Turing Memorial at 11am 💪

www.FMWT.co.uk

Today’s tour will be led by Megan. Find her by the Alan Turing Memorial. 💙
08/10/2026

Today’s tour will be led by Megan.

Find her by 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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