Day trips from Manchester

148 bookable experiences

The best day out of Manchester is usually the one someone else drives. These trips handle the transfers, the timings and the tickets, and have you back by evening.

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Pride & Prejudice Peak District full day tour

5.0 (19)9h 30m

Step into the pages of Jane Austen’s masterpiece on this comprehensive literary pilgrimage through the Peak District. Whether you are a devotee of the 1995 BBC series looking for the spot where Mr. Darcy emerged from…

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The Manchester City Stadium Tour

4.9 (6,257)1h 15m

Immerse yourself in the City story on The Manchester City Stadium Tour, with exclusive access to the stadium for a behind-the-scenes experience. Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones…

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Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise

4.9 (247)11h

Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price. The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses…

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Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission

4.8 (197)10h 45m

King Edward built a castle in Conwy, King Arthur slayed a giant in Snowdonia, and the Romans laid the foundations for the town of Chester: this part of the world is packed full of myths and marvels. And on this tour,…

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North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester

4.8 (262)9h 30m

From the time that you meet your driver/guide in Manchester, you will be whisked away to the mystical world of North Wales. On route, you will find out why North Wales is such a popular Tourist destination within the…

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A Taste of Manchester's Cottonopolis with Meals, Drinks and Guide

5.0 (40)4h

Explore Manchester's vibrant history and its significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution focused on the cotton trade. This journey through the city's past highlights the innovations that transformed industry…

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Lake District from Manchester Including Lake Cruise & Train

4.8 (87)9h 45m

Discover the spectacular Lake District National Park with a Lake Cruise before explore the historic towns and quaint villages of Cumbria. Embark on a captivating tour with a knowledgeable and friendly driver-guide abord…

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Daily Manchester City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

4.9 (180)1h 30m

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Manchester into the vibrant place you see today. From our Roman…

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The Dales and Bronte Country Small-Group Tour from Manchester

4.8 (23)10h 45m

If you’re a literature fan, this tour is for you. If you’re a nature fan, this tour is also for you. If you’re a history fan... you see where we’re going with this, right? Today you explore the Yorkshire Dales National…

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Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

3.8 (35)1h 15m

Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, music, arts and sport. Discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub…

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Private Beatles Tour with Exclusive Casbah Club Visit – Liverpool

2h 30m

Liverpool visitors shouldn’t miss the Casbah Coffee Club—the true birthplace of The Beatles’ early story. Located in the family home of Pete Best, the band’s original drummer, this intimate venue is where it all…

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Private Luxury North Wales Tour –Snowdonia & Conwy (Door-to-Door)

5.0 (8)8h

Escape the city and discover the very best of North Wales on this private luxury day tour with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide—Britain’s highest guiding standard. Designed as a personalised experience for up to 6…

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3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

4.9 (384)3h 30m

On this food tour we visit not one but two of Manchester's most vibrant areas. You will hear the fascinating history of Manchester and it's people. From the golden age of the Industrial revolution to the ultra cool and…

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The Medieval Quarter | a Manchester walking tour

5.0 (8)2h

Led by an architect who’s passionate about Manchester’s past and future, this walking tour explores the city through the lens of its buildings, streets and hidden stories. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, we look at…

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Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester

4.8 (30)9h

Discover Chatsworth House—a sanctuary of art, beauty, and hospitality. Marvel at a rich collection spanning 4,000 years, featuring masterpieces from Rembrandt to Egyptian sculpture. With over 25 rooms to explore, the…

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Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

5.0 (328)3h 45m

A gastronomic adventure, sample some of the best food and drink the Britain's greatest industrial city has to offer and learn how our food and drink offers an insight into the city’s past, present and future.…

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Private Half Day City tour of Manchester.

5.0 (3)4h

We only host private tours meaning that we can tailor make the experience to suit your wants and needs. Whilst Manchester isn't the biggest city it can be quite difficult to get around. We've lived here all our lives…

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Manchester Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

5.0 (2)2h

Manchester is famous for being one of the world capitals of football (soccer), but there is much more to see here. The seventh most populated city in England, it’s also considered a modern hub, but it was once also one…

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Derbyshire & the Peak District from Manchester

4.7 (70)8h

This region encapsulates everything everybody loves about England. There are rolling hills so green that you wonder whether there’s something unusual in the soil, there are rural towns with more quaint cottages than you…

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North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester

4.8 (47)10h

Caernarfon Castle included We’ll stop in the historic seaside town of Conwy. You’ll have time to explore and take in the sights that make Conwy such a popular visitor destination. After a roam around the town, we’ll…

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The Real Manchester from a Real Mancunian | a walking tour

5.0 (3)2h

Discover the Manchester most visitors, and even many locals, walk straight past. Led by a lifelong Mancunian, this relaxed, small-group tour uses archive photographs, historic maps and on-location visuals to reveal the…

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MANCHESTER: Lake District Adventure - Sightseeing Day Trip Tour

4.5 (55)9h 30m

Exploring the sights and scenery of the Lake District from Manchester can be challenging without a rental car. Instead of stringing together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour that offers comfortable…

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Manchester Food Tour with Full Meal and Drinks by Do Eat Better

5.0 (5)3h 15m

Discover what truly sets Manchester apart on this immersive 3-hour walking food tour through the Gay Village and Northern Quarter — two of the city’s most dynamic and character-filled neighborhoods. This isn’t just a…

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Manchester Afternoon Walking Tour with local guide Gareth

5.0 (1,387)2h 30m

Manchester has been my home for 25 years and for the last 9 I’ve been sharing it with visitors as an independent local guide. Discover the stories and history that made me fall in love with my city. If you only have a…

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