Free tour

Free Manchester Walking Tours

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Manchester

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Free Manchester Walking Tours

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Registered on 05 March 2020

My name is Josh. I am a master's degree graduate in history, a playwright and, most importantly, a Mancunian! I founded Manchester's original daily free tour almost a decade ago. We are now a small team of historians and storytellers passionate about sharing Manchester's story with the world. Join us on an adventure and discover Manchester the way people have for hundreds of years... on foot and for free! IMPORTANT NOTE: Make sure your guide has the official blue coat, with our FMWT compass logo.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Let us tell you the story of Manchester....

Every Day // 11am // Alan Turing Memorial (Sackville Gardens).

Please ensure you're with an official guide, who will be wearing our signature blue coat, featuring our yellow-compass shaped logo (see our website).

More info:

Join the Manchester's original free walking adventure to discover Manchester’s top-attractions and hidden gems only known by our native English-speaking Mancunian guides.

This entertaining and informative exeprience includes something for everyone - whether you’re a new visitor, or familiar with the city.

Plus the tour offers fantastic photo opportunities, the chance to meet new people, and all our guests are offered our unique list of insider recommendations.

"Join us to discover Manchester the way people have for hundreds of years: on foot, and for free."

See our website for official info and updates.

Expect to hear about: Architectural wonders, Politically radical trailblazers, Street art and Urban legends, Historical context, Rave culture, Football giants, Industrial innovation, Musical heroes, and much more...

Expect to visit: Manchester Town Hall, Royal Exchange Theatre, China Town, University of Manchester, Gay Village, Peterloo Memorial, Manchester Cathedral, Rochdale Canal, Midland Hotel, Manchester Central Library, John Ryland's Library...

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Sackville Park, Fairfield St, Manchester M1 3HB, UK

Meeting point: Alan Turing Memorial (Sackville Gardens, post code: M1 3HB). The Alan Turing Memorial is a statue of a man sat down, holding an apple. Official guides will be wearing our signature blue coat, featuring our yellow compass-shaped FMWT logo (see our website). Official guides will not start the free tour before 11am. For updates: @FreeTours_MCR // FMWT.co.uk Alternatively, you may WhatsApp or call:: +447478277293

Outside visit

Alan Turing Memorial

Official FMWT guides will be wearing a blue coat, featuring our compass-shaped FMWT logo. See our page, to know what this looks like! You will find a guide Every Day at 11am, stood by a statue of a man sat down holding an apple (Alan Turing). When the tour begins shortly after 11am, you will learn about Alan Turing, the father of computer science. Learn how his work cracked the Enigma code, theorised AI, and built the world's first modern computer!

Outside visit

Vimto Bottle

This wooden sculpture by the old University is a (very) sweet slice of Manchester history that leaves everyone smiling!

Outside visit

Hacienda

Step into the legend of Factory Records and how they revolutionised music, design and club culture.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).