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Free Manchester Walking Tours

Name: Free Manchester Walking Tours
Address: Alan Turing Statue, Whitworth Gardens, Manchester, M13HB, GB
Telephone: +447478277293
Price range: Not applicable
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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:
Twitter:
Instagram:
Facebook: /FreeManchesterWalkingTours

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

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.”

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.

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!

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.

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.

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)

20/11/2024

Oh the left in today’s tour guide, Mike, wearing the signature FMWT.co.uk blue coats.

In the middle, is the Alan Turing Memorial, the meeting point for Free Manchester Walking Tours.

On the right, is someone who went on a tour with Mike, finding him by the memorial at 11am!

Pop on your mittens, and join us on the free tour of Manchester- which runs Every Day in all weather, at 11am from the Alan Turing Memorial.

All the details can be found on our website. See link in bio!

19/11/2024

Winter’s coming, but the tours keep running… well, walking. We do walking tours. Tips-based walking tours. Of Manchester. Every day at 11am.

Fancy it? No need to book on - meet us by the Alan Turing Memorial. Official guides in our trademark blue coats.

For all the details see www.FMWT.co.uk

11/11/2024

Chris and crew on a crisp November afternoon 💕

Fancy an adventure? Join the tips based tour of Manchester. Running every day at 11am. Alan Turing memorial.

05/11/2024

Chris, upon one of Manchester newest and historically most important memorial monuments Manchester has to offer…

Discover what the buzz is about on the city’s original and top-rated tips based tour.

Free Manchester Walking Tours.
Every Day at 11am.
Alan Turing Memorial.
Find your guide in their blue coat!

www.fmwt.co.uk

05/11/2024

Crunch some leaves with George -

Kicking off this morning, as usual, at 11am

‘Discover Manchester the way people have for hundreds of years: on foot, and for free’

30/10/2024

Jubilant George in the FMWT.co.uk blue coat, giving a Wednesday welcome to our 11am guests from all around the world (including Manchester).

If you’ve not joined us yet - what are you waiting for?! - this is our 10th year of running: Every Day at 11am.

28/10/2024

From the finale of yesterday’s tour, with George (in the blue coat)

This morning you’ll find your guide Megan, wearing the same - by the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens at 11am.

We’ve had a few messages this week, asking if we really do run *every day* - and the answer is, excluding Christmas Day and New Years Day, we really do run Every Single Day of the year! Since 2015.

So get on your glad rags and cold weather clogs, and join us on Manchester’s tips based adventure, perfect whether you’ve been here since conception or you’re just passing through and want to know in a few hours what Manchester is all about.

www.fmwt.co.uk

22/10/2024

Join Manchester's free walking tour - beginning Every Day at 11am.

Find us in the blue coat (pictured) by the Alan Turing Memorial.

For more info, see our website www.fmwt.co.uk

We also run the LGBT+ tour most Saturdays

21/10/2024

No need to book in advance: simply find your guide wearing the blue coat featuring our yellow compass-shaped logo (pictured).

All the details can be found at www.FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com

Or you can ask us questions directly: [email protected]

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

18/10/2024

Follow our blue coats, under the sky.

Every Day at 11am.

Questions? Our website is www.FMWT.co.uk

16/10/2024

Today is wet yet warm, like a good cup of tea.

This is from Saturday's tour.

This morning at 11am, you'll find Mike - wearing our signature blue coat, featuring our yellow compass-shaped logo.

Pop onto www.fmwt.co.uk for all the details.

11/10/2024

Welcome the weekend with Mike, on his magical Manchester walking tour!

Commencing at 11am, from the Alan Turing Memorial. Find Mike, who will be wearing our trademark blue coat 😎 💙🧭

"Discover Manchester the way people have done for hundreds of years - on foot, and for free."

www.fmwt.co.uk

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

Telephone

+447478277293

Website

http://www.FreeManchesterWalkingTours.com/

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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.

Full FAQs:

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.

WHY: These tours are run on a tips-only basis. Free Manchester Walking Tours is an independent tour established by Josh, last September. We believe everyone should be able to discover Manchester, no matter what their budget. We receive no financial subsidy or support. I invite visitors to tip at the end of the tour, should they wish to show their appreciation!

WHEN: Every Day. Start Time: 11am. Length: 3 - 3.5 hours. (including 15-min break) Only attend if you intend to join for the entire tour.

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

CANCELLATIONS: We always run on the days and times specified (including on bank holidays) unless otherwise stated here. I will post any holiday cancellations on Twitter (@FreeTours_MCR) and here on Facebook in advance- We do not run on Christmas Day or New Years Day.

ACCESSIBILITY: These tours are only in the English language. El tour es solo en inglés. The tour is wheelchair accessible. I always try my best to accommodate other needs (eg hearing/medical) just message me beforehand, or let me know at the beginning of the tour. Anyone of any age is welcome on the tour; our youngest guest so far has been 2 weeks old, and the oldest 89. Please note, there is a small reference to drug use, and I use one expletive! Dogs are more than welcome.

OPTIONAL BOOKING: Booking is optional and not necessary. If you would like to book on Eventbrite regardless, please follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-manchester-walking-tour…

ADDITIONAL INFO: Manchester is renowned for rain! And ours tours run in ALL weather: an umbrella, a waterproof coat and perhaps shoes with a little grip recommended. I'd be grateful if large parties (10+) could contact me in advance. School groups must contact me in advance.

PLACES WE GO TO AND THINGS WE TALK ABOUT: In our tours we talk about two different periods of Manchester's history: the industrial era, and the post-industrial 'Mad-chester' era. We take in the big attractions (Town Hall, Royal Exchange and Free Trade Hall) as well as the lesser known quirks (Vimto Monument, Underground Manchester and Factory Records).

FIND ME ONLINE: Twitter: @FreeTours_MCR (Real-time updates)

Instagram: @FreeTours_MCR (Tag us in nice Manchester pictures!)

Facebook: /FreeManchesterWalkingTours (That's where you are at the moment)

Website: www.freemanchesterwalkingtours.com

CONTACT: Message me on here (Facebook) Ring/Text/iMessage/WhatsApp me (my number is in the page 'About' section) Email me: [email protected]