John Rylands Library Tours and Activities

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, Vimto Sculpture, St. Peter’s Square, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

A fun and different way to see Manchester! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing. To see a demo, go to https://treasurehuntmanchester.com/sightseeing/

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, you'll have the time to stroll around Manchester at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. Strolling with us 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 Manchester streets, you will learn about its industrial past, encompassed mostly through its innumerable canals and storehouses all over the city centre. 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 amazing story. Plus, we will give you a unique list of insider recommendations so you get the most of your visit.

- The Mandarin Walking tour is endorsed by VisitManchester - Explore Manchester in the Manchester Way - Tours are led by native Mancunions - Guaranteed departures, you book you go

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

If you want to know where all the cool stuff to look at in Manchester is, no fuss, easy, then this App is made for you. Travel isn't A to B it's all the colourful bits in between, the nooks and crannies, the secrets, the drunk outside the George & Dragon. This limited guide puts you in the driving seat, you open our map and see what you want to see ultra easy and with a 48 hour window an absolute bargain. Industry - Cottonopolis, mills, slaves, southern states of America - We have it all! Factory record, The Smiths, Oasis, Rob Dylan, Joy Division the Sex Pistols - Cool MCR. Murders and Body snatchers - Dark history History, Rolls Royce, a pub in a toilet - This guide has everything Alleyways that lead to magical views Oh, and class! If you want an easy, stress free, meander through the city with our map to guide and look too whenever, then you my friend are a true traveler. “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” John Lennon.