Sightseeing Manchester

26/10/2024

DIVERSIONS IN THE CITY CENTRE
Piccadilly Gardens stop has now reopened following the completion of utility works but there are other road closures affecting our route over the next few days.
Buses will divert between Piccadilly Gardens and Cathedral stop due to utility works at Shudehill which has closed Withy Grove.
Further along the route, we cannot serve the Science Museum stop this weekend because of work on Water Street.
Apart from this...normal route 😁😁😁

09/10/2024

SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER - MANCHESTER HALF MARATHON
Due to the half marathon resulting in road closures around the route, NO tours will operate on Sunday 13 October.
Apologies for the variation to our calendar.

06/10/2024

Want to see Sights in the City?
We're ready to show you Manchester & Salford this autumn and winter season with our open top Sightseeing tour.
Board at Bridgewater Hall (post code M2 3WS) close to St.Peters Square Metrolink and the Midland Hotel).
Our winter season timetable is shown below and you can either book online or simply turn up and pay the driver.

09/08/2024

📢SATURDAY 10 AUG⚠️
Due to a large anti-racism demonstration in Manchester City Centre on Saturday we are anticipating some disruption to our tours.
The PINK timetable will operate with departures at 1030, 1200 & 1400 from Bridgewater Hall. We ask that passengers do not attempt to board tours at either Piccadilly Gardens or the National Football Museum stop.

03/08/2024

⚠️⚠️PROTEST IN MANCHESTER⚠️⚠️
Due to protests in central Manchester today, organised at short notice, tours may get suspended, diverted or curtailed at short notice to protect our passengers, staff & vehicles.

21/07/2024

⚠️Sunday 21st July ⚠️
Due to traffic congestion caused by the weekend closure of Mancunian Way, the Science Museum / Liverpool Road stop will not be served today

27/05/2024

📢 SUNDAY 16 JUNE
We will be operating our Pink timetable today with tours departing at 1030, 1200 & 1400 from Bridgewater Hall.

24/05/2024

SUNDAY 26 MAY
No tours will operate on this date due to road closures associated with the Great Manchester Run. Good luck to all participants.
Our buses will be "running" 😁 again on Bank Holiday Monday.

22/05/2024

Are you looking for something to do in Manchester? Hop on board, let us show you this great city.

05/05/2024

BRIDGEWATER HALL STOP [stop SQ] M2 3WS.
We've been getting a lot of calls from passengers unable to find the new starting point. Click on this link...
https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNVTvHWpp7DHATAr5
Below is what you should be able to see looking towards Midland Hotel if you are outside Bridgewater Hall main entrance.

28/03/2024

This is our Summer 2024 schedule.
Due to a forthcoming stop closure in the city centre and a move to as new starting location from 10 April, we have suspended online bookings but you can turn up & go and pay the driver on the day.

27/09/2023

👀 see the sights of Manchester…

Take a trip on our Sightseeing Manchester buses and see the best the city has to offer… take in some truly amazing landmarks and places including National Football Museum, Manchester United, Imperial War Museum North & Media City UK!

We’ve just published our new 2023/24 timetable online at http://www.sightseeingmanchester.com - you can buy tickets online or on the bus too!

06/09/2023

⚠️SUNDAY 24 SEPT ⚠️
The PINK TIMETABLE will operate on this date as a variation to advertised schedule -
tours depart at 1030, 1200 & 1400 instead of the scheduled BLUE timetable. Apologies for any inconvenience.

05/08/2023

⚠️SUNDAY 06 AUG ⚠️
The PINK TIMETABLE will operate - hopefully Manchester will not be quite as wet as Saturday. Enjoy the great British summer!
Tours depart at 1030, 1200 & 1400.

28/07/2023

MANCHESTER DAY EVENT - SAT 29 JULY
Manchester City Council has announced big changes for this year’s Manchester Day event. There will be “surprises on every street corner” for children and adults of all ages, with live music, pop-up performances, have-a-go activities, art installations, crafts, a Manchester market, and food and drink.
Due to road closures affecting the Sightseeing Manchester tour, all buses on Saturday will depart from the stop outside BRIDGEWATER HALL (Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS) which is a 6 minute walk from the usual stop (bus stop SE).
John Dalton Street and Princess Street will be closed to traffic throughout the day.

20/07/2023

Look out for the branded Sightseeing bus operating on our tours. You can hop off at Media City and explore The Lowry and the works of local artist LS Lowry, and hop on another bus later.

Hop on board the Sightseeing Manchester Open-Top Bus Tour where you can enjoy some of the city's most famous and well-loved sights.

07/07/2023

⚠️ FRIDAY 7th JULY ⚠️
Due to a short notice driver issue we will operate the PINK timetable today with tours departing at 1030, 1200 & 1400hrs.

22/05/2023

Don't just take our word for it. Here are some reviews from our customers after seeing the sights of our great city.