Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide.

Stroll around Manchester at your own pace, having the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy.

You will learn about Manchester’s history; from when it was founded as a Roman Fort until it became the amazing city it is today. As you walk through these streets, you will learn about its industrial past, encompassed mostly through its innumerable canals and storehouses all over. You will also learn the role this city played (and still plays) in football, culture, music, art, science, architecture, international relationships and even war; where you’ll get to know every important figure in this tale. Plus, you get a unique list of recommendations so you get the most out of your visit.

PS: when booking, you will get an email with instructions and a code for using our app (a different code from your booking reference number!).

Here is where the tour starts. This is the first stop of 18! You will get a brief description of the whole tour and particularly at this stop, you will discover the amazing history behind the most famous soft drink the North has ever made, which was originally produced in this location.

In this stop, we will tell you who was Alan Turing and why was (and still is) so important for the city. Also, you will learn some practical things about Sackville Gardens and all its monuments. You will start to get some perspective of the Gay Village and all its past in Manchester.

We will guide you around this beautiful and emblematic area of Manchester to teach you all about its history. Strolling around Canal Street you will hear about the dark past of the street and how people helped to turn the odds and worked to build the lovely sidewalk it is today.

Walk around the archway and discover the amazing shops and restaurants of this ethnic enclave. You will learn who’s city is Manchester twin in China and why the archway was built here.

We will guide you through the famous St Peter Square and you will learn everything you need to know about this place and its emblematic buildings: Manchester Central Library, the oldest free library in the country; The Midland Hotel, one of the first luxury hotels in the north; Manchester Town Hall, one of the most beautiful town hall in the country; and more. You will also hear every exciting story that happened here in the past and understand why it is called St Peter Square.

Discover the incredible Bridgewater Hall and all its surrounding area charged with vivid history. We will also tell you two of the north’s most horrible stories that happened in the past that haunts citizens until today: The first in 1819 and the second in 1963, both in the premises of Manchester Central Station.

Here you will learn all about the Cotton Industry, how it developed so strongly in Manchester and what were the consequences for the city. You will understand the pivotal role that this building played in the industrial past of Manchester. Here, we will tell you the story of the IRA Bomb as well and how it affected the entire city.

Definitely the most beautiful square around the city centre. Here you will see the oldest pub in town and learn about its history, so you understand why it is typically full (and relatively cheap). Also, you will learn about the boom of the cotton industry and how it made an opportunity to exploit the trade of other markets through the Royal Corn Exchange (another astonishing building in this square).

We will guide you around the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Manchester, the seat of the Bishop of Manchester and the city’s parish church. Manchester Cathedral is one of the many emblems of the city, and it’s a must-visit for every passer-by.

Discover one of the best-kept secrets of Manchester, and probably one of the nicest libraries in the country, the Harry Potterish – John Rylands Library. We will tell you everything you need to know about this extraordinary building, which is grace is on the inside, so if you have time our recommendation is to venture inside.

In our final stop, you will learn about the beggings of the city: its Roman Heritage. Feel like a roman exploring the reconstructed buildings of this amazing park. You will learn why the city is called Manchester. Then, we will let you stroll around the beautiful canals of Deansgate with a list of recommendations for things to do and places to eat around the city.

Another interesting landmark of this area is The Guardian Telephone Exchange, called the “Best kept secret in Manchester”. We’ll help you unveil this secret hiding in plain sight.

Discover the magnificent landmark of the city centre, The Midland Hotel, which has been part of life in Manchester for over 118 years, is worldwide renown for its beautiful architecture. We will tell you all about it, plus some incredible stories that have happened here during the years.

Hop into the legacy of what once was the first public lending and reference library of the UK, provided by Manchester local council after the passing of the Public Libraries Act 1850. Of course, this isn’t the original building, but we will tell you everything about its history and how it became the beautiful Greek structure it is today.

What now is a convention centre, once was used as Manchester Central Train Station by The Midland Railway. Join us to discover everything that happened in this place, from one of the worst massacres the north has ever seen (before the train even existed) to the mysterious story behind a suitcase left in this same station in 1965.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please check “Before You Go” Section of your e-ticket!

• Private Manchester Self-Guided Tour
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• You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn’t the code!)
• Jake will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
• Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
• 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
• Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour

• In-person Guide
• Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour

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Check the “Before You Go” Section of your booking and download Pandemic Tours App: www.pandemictoursapp.com

To start the tour, download our App here:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/co/app/pandemic-tours/id1563922882
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mytoursapp.android.app3129

Once in-app, select your tour by tapping the “Tour” tab, select “Enter Code” for Android or “Login to Download” for iOS and redeem this code (or “Login” for iOS):

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You’ll have full access to the tour for 3 weeks. If you have any problem with your booking, contact us at support@pandemictoursapp.com or via WhatsApp at +56942572988.

Top tip: access the tour a bit earlier so you familiarise yourself with the App and don’t forget to give it access to your location so you can use the map function. Make sure you have a strong internet connection when downloading the tour!

Enjoy your stroll!

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Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Pandemic Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 2 Stars based on 33 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.