Manchester's Music Scene with a Local Host, Private + Custom
Private and personalized experience with a Local Host.
- 4 hours
- Mobile voucher
Private and personalized experience with a Local Host. Manchester is renowned for being the vibrant capital of music in the UK - there are more live music shows here than anywhere else in the country - and it has recently been crowned the UK’s ‘best live music city’ too. Manchester is home to legendary bands like The Smiths, Joy Division, the Buzzcocks, and many more. Follow the trail of Manchester’s musical heritage through the city. Explore where homegrown talent started out, and visit the best venues and historic pubs. Discover how proud the locals are of their musical culture. Stop by landmarks like Manchester’s Music Walk of Fame.
Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students, and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
Guide options
- Tour guide (English)
Prices
Included
- 4 hour walking tour, exploring Manchester's Musical highlights and hidden gems (4)
Not included
- Additional food and drinks (4)
Tips
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host.
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Route
- 1
Salford Lads Club
Enjoy stories of the music history of the city at Salford Lads Club and indulge in the eclectic Manchester music culture - get what you want from this experience IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- 2
Albert Hall
Your experience, your pace - see Albert Hall and other landmarks or walk the streets that bred bands like The Smiths and Joy Division IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- 3
Night & Day Cafe
Stop by The Day and Night Cafe and pubs that hosted and inspired Manchester music icons, and enjoy a pint (or two) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- 4
Northern Quarter Gallery
Explore the Northern Quarter, flip through vinyl at Piccadilly Records and see the ‘sound bites’ IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
- 5
Free Trade Hall
Get recommendations from your host, (over a pint at Free Trade Hall, perhaps) for some upcoming gigs you could still get tickets for while you’re in town IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Location
Start point
Meeting point
You must make your own way to the start point
Start points:
- After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners. - Starbucks Coffee