Free Manchester Walking Tours

Free Manchester Walking Tours Entertaining and Informative free walking tour of Manchester! Every Day, Rain or Shine, 11am from th Hello, and welcome to Free Manchester Walking Tours!
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Press 'See More' to find all the essential tour information. I look forward to showing you around Manchester. Josh

Let us tell you the story of Manchester. Join us to discover Manchester’s top-attractions - as well as hidden gems only known by our native Mancunian guides. This is an entertaining and informative adventure that includes something for everyone - whether you’re a new visitor, or fami

liar 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. WHAT?:
Original and best-reviewed walking tour of Manchester! FREE?:
Manchester's for everyone! We receive no financial subsidy or support. You can tip what you think the tour was worth at the end, relative to your budge. WHEN:

Every Day. Start Time: 11am. Length: 3 - 3.5 hours. (including 15-min break)

WHERE:
Begin: Alan Turing Memorial, Sackville Gardens, opposite Esquires Cafe near Canal Street. (Postcode M1 3BH)
End: Exchange Square, opposite Oyster Pub near the National Football Museum. (postcode M3 1BD)

ACCESSIBILITY:
We want to make a special, unforgettable experience for everyone. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Please let me know if you have any particular needs! Dogs are more than welcome. BOOKING:
You do NOT need to book for our tours. Large parties (8+) and school groups should contact me in advance. ADDITIONAL INFO:
The free tours run in ALL weather: an umbrella, a waterproof coat and perhaps shoes with a little grip recommended. EXPECT TO HEAR ABOUT: Political trailblazers, Architectural wonders, Street art and Urban legends, Historical stories, Rave culture, Football giants, Industrial innovation, Musical heroes, and much more...

EXPECT TO VISIT: Manchester Town Hall, National Football Museum, Royal Exchange Theatre, China Town, University of Manchester, Gay Village, Manchester Cathedral, Rochdale Canal, Palace Hotel, Manchester Central Library, John Rylands Library...

ABOUT THE GUIDE:
My name’s Josh. I’m from Manchester, I’m a History MA graduate (specialising in Manchester’s history) and I also write for theatre and TV. I founded the original free tour of Manchester 6 years ago. We are now a small team of local Mancunian storytellers and historians. FIND ME ONLINE:
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Facebook: /FreeManchesterWalkingTours

CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp / Phone: 07478277293
Or, find us on our social media channels! Message me on here (Facebook)

What’s being filmed in the Northern Quarter today? (The tour starts at 11am! Get a wiggle on!)
31/01/2025

What’s being filmed in the Northern Quarter today?

(The tour starts at 11am! Get a wiggle on!)

Join our adventure! Every Day at 11am, beginning by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens (pictured). Find your ...
28/01/2025

Join our adventure!

Every Day at 11am, beginning by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens (pictured).

Find your guide in their blue coat!

Booking not required.

See www.fmwt.co.uk for all the details.

Monday’s with our Mike in Blue, by the Alan Turing Memorial. 💕
27/01/2025

Monday’s with our Mike in Blue, by the Alan Turing Memorial. 💕

Find your official guide, wearing this blue coat, by the Alan Turing Memorial (that’s our Alan in the picture ❤️) The fr...
27/01/2025

Find your official guide, wearing this blue coat, by the Alan Turing Memorial (that’s our Alan in the picture ❤️)

The free Manchester walking tour. For over 10 years: Every Day at 11am. Booking not required!

www.fmwt.co.uk

It’s a beautiful crisp day here in Manchester. Take it in on the free tour of Manchester. 11am from the Alan Turing Memo...
08/01/2025

It’s a beautiful crisp day here in Manchester.

Take it in on the free tour of Manchester.

11am from the Alan Turing Memorial.

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Thanks to everyone who joined Chris on the free tour of Manchester today!We go again tomorrow at 11am 💕
02/01/2025

Thanks to everyone who joined Chris on the free tour of Manchester today!

We go again tomorrow at 11am 💕

Cling onto Christmas, with the free walking tour of Manchester. 😎 Every Day at 11am from the Alan Turing Memorial. ❤️ Fi...
29/12/2024

Cling onto Christmas, with the free walking tour of Manchester. 😎

Every Day at 11am from the Alan Turing Memorial. ❤️

Find your guide in the blue coat, featuring the official compass shaped logo. 🧭 💙

See www.fmwt.co.uk for all the details.

Believe the hype! Megan: artist, activist, creative animator, and one of the world’s best tour guides. For an alternativ...
21/12/2024

Believe the hype! Megan: artist, activist, creative animator, and one of the world’s best tour guides.

For an alternative festive walk, come along to the tips based walking tour, running Every Day at 11am from the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens.

(Excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)

Special post! ‘Tis the weekend before Christmas, and this morning’s guide is particularly knowledgeable about Mancheste...
20/12/2024

Special post! ‘Tis the weekend before Christmas, and this morning’s guide is particularly knowledgeable about Manchester’s festive history!

You’ve got 50 minutes to head to the Alan Turing Memorial, and get into the spirit of things.

Full details at www.fmwt.co.uk

Today’s tour with Megan -Join us on an adventure this Christmas, with Manchester’s tips based tour of Manchester’s city ...
19/12/2024

Today’s tour with Megan -

Join us on an adventure this Christmas, with Manchester’s tips based tour of Manchester’s city centre.

Every Day at 11am.

Welcome Dani aboard the free tours team, today with 13 smiles! Find your guide by the Alan Turing Memorial - Every Day a...
18/12/2024

Welcome Dani aboard the free tours team, today with 13 smiles!

Find your guide by the Alan Turing Memorial - Every Day at 11am.

Treat a loved one this Christmas, to a free tour of Manchester. (‘Pay what you think it’s worth’ tips taken by cash or c...
18/12/2024

Treat a loved one this Christmas, to a free tour of Manchester.

(‘Pay what you think it’s worth’ tips taken by cash or card…!)

Every Day at 11am.

www.fmwt.co.uk

Alan the dog, on the Alan Turing Memorial - the meeting point for Manchester’s daily ‘free’ tour. Find your guide at 11a...
13/12/2024

Alan the dog, on the Alan Turing Memorial - the meeting point for Manchester’s daily ‘free’ tour.

Find your guide at 11am, wearing our signature blue coat.

Full details on our website:
www.FMWT.co.uk
www.FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com

“Discover Manchester the way people have for hundreds of years… on foot, and for free.”

The most frequently asked question… do you really run every day?! What about over Christmas?!We also run private tours a...
05/12/2024

The most frequently asked question… do you really run every day?! What about over Christmas?!

We also run private tours and talks across the year 😎 see www.fmwt.co.uk for all the details.

Forget the red brick mills and italianette warehouses - Manchester means modernism, with even a shop in the Northern Qu...
03/12/2024

Forget the red brick mills and italianette warehouses - Manchester means modernism, with even a shop in the Northern Quarter.

Pictured is the grade II listed ‘toast rack’ (1960) that was built as part of Manchester Polytechnic, now Man Met University.

Learn more on the tour - running Every Day at 11am from the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens. Booking not required. Find your guide in their blue coat.

The guide today is MIKE!

Recognise this man?He’s the meeting point for the free tour of Manchester! Discover his life and times on the tour, begi...
29/11/2024

Recognise this man?

He’s the meeting point for the free tour of Manchester!

Discover his life and times on the tour, beginning every day at 11am.

Today’s guide is Mike.

Start the festive period on a tour - that’ll conveniently finish by Manchester’s Christmas markets (as well as the city ...
28/11/2024

Start the festive period on a tour - that’ll conveniently finish by Manchester’s Christmas markets (as well as the city centre’s cheapest pint 👀)

Kicking off at 11am each day, from by the Alan Turing Memorial. 🐝

See www.fmwt.co.uk for all the details.

Can we mention the C word yet? 👀 Explore Manchester’s seasonal decorations. We end near to the shacks selling mulled win...
27/11/2024

Can we mention the C word yet? 👀

Explore Manchester’s seasonal decorations.

We end near to the shacks selling mulled wine, and hot chocolate!

That’s Chris in the foreground, who’s leading today’s free tour of Manchester. He’ll be by the Alan Turing Memorial at 11am, wearing our signature blue coat (look through our feed to see what it looks like)

For all else - see www.fmwt.co.uk or send me a WhatsApp (number in bio)

Address

Alan Turing Statue, Whitworth Gardens
Manchester
M13HB

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
Sunday 11am - 2pm

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+447478277293

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We're back to running Every Day and we can't wait to welcome you onto one of our walking adventures. 📷 @baxterphoto #FreeManchesterWalkingTours #VisitManchester #ILoveManchester

Alan (the dog) was very interested in this morning’s #ExtinctionRebellion march passing @sackville_mcr. Meet us at 11am tomorrow morning for our special 5th Birthday tour. Meeting by the statue of Alan Turing - as we have done every Saturday for the last 5 years!

Extinction Rebellion demonstration ft. Acid Brass, entering the Northern Quarter this afternoon! 🔊 #NorthernQuarter #VisitMCR #ManchesterEveningNews #FreeManchesterWalkingTours #igersmanchester #AcidHouse #AcidBrass #BrassBand #ExtinctionRebellion #ExtinctionRebellionManchester #ClimateEmergency

Before the recent restrictions, Lisa and Josh managed to do a little filming on the streets of Manchester! We’ll be continuing to share Manchester related content here and on our Twitter and Instagram - please keep connecting with us. ❤️🐝 You can also help us get through this time financially, by buying vouchers for future tours at - www.crowdfunder.co.uk/FreeToursManchester Sending lots of love to guests of old, and those of you we’re yet to meet.

Help independent businesses! Josh talking here a little about #vimto and what you can do to help keep Free Manchester Walking Tours alive! Future videos might include a little more detail - is there any aspect of the city you’d love to know more about? www.crowdfunder.co.uk/FreeToursManchester

We’ll be doing a series of videos around Manchester whilst the tours are not running! https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/freetoursmanchester #VisitManchester #FreeManchesterWalkingTours #AlanTuring #IndependantBusiness

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We have a favour to ask you all! It’ll cost you nothing but 45 seconds of your time. Watch the video! Sending love to everyone struggling financially during these strange times. ... (During these lonely and financially unstable times, we’re asking for people to post on this page short videos telling us what they love about Manchester and our Manchester tours! Or if you don’t have access to a camera / smart phone, send us some love in the replies! We’ll be offering alternative ways to experience Manchester and the tours soon.)

Saturday 16 November 2019

Manchester International Festival Square

Jazz in the Manchester sunshine. #mjf2018

‘The steepest street in Manchester’ - heard a few cars struggle up this hill.

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Welcome to the daily free tour of Manchester in English. We include the well-known attractions as well as the lesser known quirks - always led by native Mancunions, we offer the perfect introduction to this incredible city for tourists, students and locals alike.

We run Every Day at 11am from the Alan Turing Memorial (Sackville Gardens, M1 3HB). The #1 rated Tour in Manchester is approximately 3-hours in length (including a 15 minute break), and are always led by experienced Mancunian guides! We run in all weather. They are in the English language. Booking is not necessary. Tips are invited by the guide at the end, but you will never be pressured to tip. Please check our Facebook for cancellations.

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ABOUT US... perfect for locals and visitors alike - Manchester’s free tour discovers the city as both the first industrialised city at the cutting edge of Victorian politics and innovation, and as a swaggering city of poets, ravers and music makers - come and find out what makes Manchester the city it is today .We cover the best known attractions as well as the lesser known quirks. This is an entertaining way to orientate yourself, meet new people, learn local insights and insider tips - join experienced Mancunian guides on an adventure, and uncover Manchester in the way people have for hundreds of years - on foot, and for free. WHAT: Free Manchester Walking Tours is the most comprehensive and entertaining introduction to the city of Manchester (#1 Tour in Manchester, TripAdvisor). They are also a great way to meet new people. These tours aim to tell the story of Manchester.