Manchester's Music Scene with a Local Host, Private + Custom

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Description

Summary

Starts
Starbucks Coffee
Duration
4 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
3 years

Description

Delve further into the best offerings of United Kingdom with this Manchester's Music Scene with a Local Host, Private + Custom. Let this walking tour serve as your gateway to an unforgettable time in Manchester, offering convenience, safety, and smooth transitions.

Travelers who have booked this walking tour before have rated their experience an average of 4 out of 5 stars in 14 reviews. The entire activity lasts around 4 hours.

Throughout this experience, you’ll be guided through Salford Lads Club, Albert Hall, Night & Day Cafe, Northern Quarter Gallery, and Free Trade Hall.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.

The starting point for this walking tour is located in Manchester. The exact address is Piccadilly Station, London Rd, Manchester M60 7RA, UK. The endpoint of the tour is located at Piccadilly Station, London Rd, Manchester M60 7RA, UK.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 8 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Make your time in Manchester special by booking this walking tour. Select a date and complete your reservation before it gets fully booked!

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Included

2 craft beers or ales or soft drinks
4 hour walking tour, exploring Manchester's Musical highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local

Destinations

Aerial drone view of Manchester city in UK on a beautiful sunny day.Manchester

Options

Manchester's Music Scene

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.

Verified reviews

4.0
14 reviews
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David_S

Amazing!

Francesca was an awesome guide!

We did everything we asked for and more ! And she knows a lot! A top guide!

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Ma Lourdes C

15/12/2024, 20:06

Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're glad that Francesca exceeded your expectations! She's truly a top and an amazing host!

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Matthew_A

Amazing!

Darren (Daz) was not only a great guide, but also a great man with tons of insight about not only music, but Manchester in general

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Paterno P

11/07/2024, 23:05

Delighted to hear about your Music Scene tour with Darren. Thanks for choosing City Unscripted and here's to more great adventures!

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Stacie B

Amazing!

My husband and I were so excited about the Manchester Music Scene tour - but I couldn’t possibly have imagined how beyond incredible this tour was last week!

Our guide, Darren, was a Manchester native and knew the city and its history like the back of his hand! My husband and I love all the great Manchester bands from the 80s and 90s, and Darren was the perfect person for us to connect with! Even prior to our visit (I’d shared with him upon booking the tour that this was a surprise trip to England for my husband, and that we’re celebrating our first wedding anniversary), Darren reached out personally to understand our interests, our taste in music, and even what we like to drink so he could plan a couple of pub visits on our tour.

Darren took us to all the places we wanted to see, and included several surprises too (special locations in the city - the warehouse where Joy Division filmed their video for “Love Will Tear Us Apart”, the first place The Stone Roses ever played, Noel Gallagher’s first flat in Manchester, and so much more!).

We couldn’t have asked for a better tour or better guide! By the day’s end, we felt like old friends who spent a crazy and cool day together. 10/10 - especially if you like the same kind of music as we do, ask for Darren!!

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Sheenah L

16/04/2024, 19:56

From exploring iconic locations to sharing insights into Manchester's music history, Darren's knowledge and personal touch made the tour truly special. Thank you for sharing your glowing review and can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure!

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J4886RCmarciaa

Amazing!

Darren M. was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable about the Manchester music scene. We love Joy Division/New Order and the Smiths. He had great insight on these groups as well as Manchester history. He was also very personable. We highly recommend him!

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annetra

Amazing!

Highly recommend! Darren was a delight as a tour guide and provided lots of inside information on the music scene. We saw a lot of sights and visited two wonderful pubs for some local beer. Definitely a great way to spend time in Manchester1

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Mrsgrebe1

Amazing!

Absolutely brilliant tour yesterday . It was like re living the soundtrack of our youth. Having Rose Gill as the guide is pure heaven as she tells anecdotal tales as well as unknown facts of the Manchester music scene from the late 70s. We stopped at lots of amazing landmark places on the tour ie strange ways , Salford boys club, sifters , the cemetery etc . Cannot recommend highly enough and we’ve spent the last 24 hours singing & dancing again to all our old favourites. Thanks again Rose for reminding us of how important these bands were to our life’s story and our sound track to our youth . Playing Temptation all day today.

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Keely_H

Amazing!

We had a fantastic time walking around Manchester with Francesca. She made a great effort to tailor the tour to our interests and she was really fun to talk to -- it felt like hanging out with a local friend. Exactly what we wanted, a great day trip from London.

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Michael_W

Amazing!

When Viator and this tour operator says "this is a private tour" they are not kidding. This is the truest to that sentiment of any tour we've taken before. they asked us a series of questions and listened perfectly. They matched us with a perfect guide (Roy) who was not only a life long local to the Manchester area he was local to the very neighborhoods that we wanted to visit. It was so much more than we could have expected! It is a must if you are into the Manchester music scene.

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andreaerdna2018

Amazing!

My son (21) and daughter (28) went on the tour and absolutely loved it.Their tour guide, Roy, was a legend and they sang his praises. He was so informative and told them so much more then they expected. Not only did he have great musical knowledge, but he also added interesting info on Manchester and pointed out things and buildings of note as they went around. The tour included a visit to the Salford Lads Club and museum where they had quite a chat with the guys who ran it. Uber taxis and a complimentary pint were included in the price of the tour which was personalised by including info and stops associated with their favourite bands. Well worth the price and they said they would reccomend it to anyone interested in the Manchester Music scene. Well done Roy!

Altough there doesnt seem to be response to the questions aaasked on Tripadvisor dont let this put you off. Once they had booked they were contacted directly to state details which would help create a tour just for them.

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Nicola_B

Great!

Unfortunately the weather let us down but the host was a charming man! versatile, flexible and knowledgable. Not totally a music tour but tailored to the person.

Salford lads club good luck ,onwards and upwards🙏

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Kyle L

15/01/2025, 15:34

Thank you for your feedback! It’s great to hear that your host’s charm, flexibility, and knowledge made the experience enjoyable despite the weather. Salford Lads Club sounds like a memorable highlight—wishing them all the best too!

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