Manchester Sightseeing Tours

21/11/2021

NEW Free Manchester Music Walking Tours - Saturdays 2pm
I was invited to experience a free Manchester music walking tour hosted by local tour guide Ed Glinert. A great way to spend 90 minutes walking and hearing the stories of where it all started for many of the great Manchester bands including The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, 10CC, Buzzcocks, Joy Division/New Order, Stone Roses, Inspiral Carpets, The Smiths, Elbow, Oasis, Simply Red and the stories of Factory Records, The Freetrade Hall, The Hacienda, Ritz and The Broadwalk. For free tours tips are optional but if you enjoyed the tour then please reward the guide, today all gave £10 per person, happy clients😁

28/09/2021

Interesting visit - This special exhibition tells the story of Factory Records' formative years from 1978 to 1982, and how their innovative work in music, technology and design gave Manchester an authentic voice and distinctive identity.

30/07/2021

NEW Free Manchester Music Walking Tours AUGUST 2021

There is a new programme of FREE walking tours exploring Manchester’s unique musical history and heritage. Initially 3 tours will be running in August with more dates available soon. This 2 hour walking tour departs from HOME on Tony Wilson Place and explores Manchester’s unique music heritage and history. The walking tour host will be professional local guide and historian Ed Glinert. This tour is free with voluntary tips. For more information go to

Book tickets
https://manchestersightseeingtours.com/tour/free-manchester-music-tour/

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What does it sound like?
Forget Memphis and Merseybeat, Manchester is a music city, a venue to rank alongside New Orleans or Notting Hill, a factory of superior song-making and stirring soundscapes courtesy of Joy Division, The Fall, New Order, Buzzcocks, Happy Mondays, John Cooper Clarke, The Stone Roses, 808 State and, of course, the Smiths, all spinning around the legend of the Hacienda, the world’s hippest nightclub, chicer than the Copacabana, sexier than Studio 54, cooler than the Cavern or Cream.
At the centre of the city’s beat was Factory Records, a record label to rival Motown and Chess, with a business model that could be compared only to British Leyland or the South Sea Bubble. But it’s not about Mammon or the maaan, it’s about the music, the songs, and what songs! – “Dead Souls”, “William, It was Really Nothing”, “Rowche Rumble”, “Time Goes By So Slow” – the list, like the road, goes on forever. (Jon the Postman’s versions of “Louie Louie” certainly did.)
Here’s the set list
• Tony Wilson’s pad.
• The Boardwalk, where Oasis made their debut.
• The Hacienda.
• Elbow’s “hole in my neighbourhood”.
• The Free Trade Hall, where the S*x Pistols invented the modern Manchester music scene.
• The basement record shop where Morrissey had a job – yes! – for about five minutes, resulting in a depression that inspired those great lines from “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now”.
• The Ritz, where the first Smiths gig took place.
• The Hidden Gem church where Tony Wilson’s funeral took place.

Walking Tour dates
• Saturday 7 August tour at 11am.
• Saturday 14 August tour at 10.30am.
• Saturday 28 August tour at 11am.

This is a free 2 hour outside walking tour. Your tour host will be Ed Glinert, Manchester professional tour guide and historian, Penguin author with 32 years experience as a journalist (founder City Life, production editor Mojo and 10 years with Private Eye).

Meeting Point
Meet outside HOME MANCHESTER, 2 Tony Wilson Place, Manchester M15 4FN.

FAQ – FREE ?
This tour is FREE and voluntary gratuity / tip based.

Book tickets
https://manchestersightseeingtours.com/tour/free-manchester-music-tour/

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30/06/2021

New RHS Garden Bridgewater Express Bus Service Starts

Tickets to the new RHS Garden Bridgewater have been sold out for weeks but there is now a new daily ‘Express Bus’ service from Manchester Victoria and Piccadilly combined with 100’s of extra timeslots for guaranteed entrance to the garden. The bus departs at 10am and 11.30 on weekends and 10am midweek and is operated by Manchester coach company Swans Travel. Adult ‘bus + garden’ combo tickets are priced at £14 or bus only for RHS Members at £6 person.
For information and pre-book online www.manchestersightseeingtours.com

17/06/2021

New - RHS Garden Bridgewater Express Bus, a daily service from Manchester Victoria and Piccadilly - save money with garden and bus combo ticket or take the bus only from £6 - 100's of garden timeslots with the bus available in June and July!
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20/03/2020

Hey guys,

We're staying positive here at Manchester Sightseeing. The travel Industry as a whole is on its knees and we are just having to wait to see what each day brings and roll with the punches.

This will pass eventually and when it does we'll all come out of our quarantine and rejoice in the fact that we are free to travel once again and able to see what our amazing country has to offer!

We have so much to see right on our doorstep! Our gift vouchers will make a great gift as something to look forward too once we can get out and about again.

Take a look and see what we have available. We have an extended end date on all Vouchers also as obviously they cannot be redeemed currently.

Get booking and have something to look forward too in the better times ahead!

Stay safe and well!

Manchester Sightseeing

https://manchestersightseeingtours.digitickets.co.uk/category/13039

18/03/2020

Things are pretty crazy at the moment, there’s no denying that. But when times are tough, it’s all the more important to pull together and show your appreciation for those that matter most.💗

So, remember we still have Mother's Day coming up this Sunday the 22nd of March so we've put together a list of local businesses with gift vouchers available and delivery services so you can still make Mum feel special in these times of uncertainty. 💐

Here's to the Mums! 🥂

Mother’s Day is coming this Sunday the 22nd of March. So why not show your mum some love while also helping out a community business?

18/03/2020

IMPORTANT INFO

16/03/2020

Recognise these lines of symmetry?
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15/03/2020

Another one from Castlefield, and the lovely Emmeline Pankhurst narrowboat (in last weeks IWD spirit)🚢💜⁣
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Deaturing a goose friend 🐦 ⁣
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We hope your weekend was a good one, stay safe and well 🙏🏻⁣
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14/03/2020

Tomorrow 15th March 2020 Will be the St Patricks Day Parade. Due to this the Sightseeing bus will not be stopping at stop 11 Science and Industry Museum and will detour back to stop 1. For further information visit Sightseeing Manchester.

13/03/2020

New blog post live!

Full of essential St. Paddy’s Day celebrations in the city 🍀🇮🇪

Link in bio!
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12/03/2020

Windows on windows from the steps of Manchester Art Gallery 🏙
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11/03/2020

On this day in 1770, Liberal MP William Huskisson was born.

Often referred to as victim of the first ever passenger rail casualty, this is the story of a fateful day in September 1830.

https://bit.ly/2TSNXGK

When the conductor tells you to stay on the train and not walk along the tracks, you should probably listen, right? Huskisson didn't.

10/03/2020

Lines and reflections of Castlefield in last weeks sunshine.

What’s your favourite spot in Manchester?
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10/03/2020

We might be in love! 😍🐘

08/03/2020

Happy International Women’s Day! 💜💚💜⁣ ⁣
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Spent the day in the best way possible with a visit to the , where the author and coordinator shared their journey writing the new book “First in the Fight” a book of the 20 women who made Manchester!⁣ ⁣
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Followed by a visit to the beautiful walking in the footsteps of the author and browsing an amazing collection of second hand books!⁣ ⁣
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All topped off with a visit to ! ⁣⁣
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We hope you’ve all had a great day empowering and celebrating the women in your lives 💜💚⁣⁣
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08/03/2020

Happy International Women’s Day!

Death or freedom, slavery or rebellion. The story of Emmeline Pankhurst and the Suffragettes is best told through the powerful speeches given by the woman herself.

Here are three of the best.

International Women's Day 2020. Born in Manchester, Emmeline Pankhurst became an icon of the Women’s suffrage movement on the platform of her speeches.

06/03/2020

International Wonens Day is coming up!

Have a look what events there are celebrating women across the city!

The women of Manchester continue to do great things every day. Here is our pick of IWD events in Manchester, commemorating women everywhere!

25/02/2020

Can anyone guess what this contraption is! 🍻 ⁣
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This is called a ‘Copper’ used in brewing beer to evenly distribute hops into the liquor and boiling together before adding yeast for fermentation! ⁣
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Discover more about the 200 year old brewing process of Robinson’s beer and ale on the Robinson’s Brewery Tour - link in bio!⁣
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Thank you for having us ⁣
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19/02/2020

Ever the optimists 🌻
Just in case we get a little slither of sun this half term week, we've put together a list for sunny day activities!
You may have to bookmark this one though 🌧

Sunny Half Term in Manchester - activities for the whole family in Central Manchester that won't be a washout! The Buzzword Blog - your guide to Manchester!

18/02/2020

Half Term has come around once again, along with plenty of stormy weather
So just what can you do with the kids in Manchester on a rainy day? ☔️
The Buzzword Blog can help you out! 🐝

Half Term in Manchester - activities for the whole family in Central Manchester that won't be a washout! The Buzzword Blog - your guide to Manchester!

13/02/2020

Exciting new sightseeing opportunities! Thank you Go Running Tours, looking forward to running with you 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Sightseeing tour with an active difference! A running tour of Manchester perfectly crafted for your group! Prices on request!

13/02/2020

🥰Treat your loved one to an indulgent afternoon tea this Valentines 🥰

🌹 Mon-Fri £22pp 🌹

Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in Manchester, with specatcular views over the city, at Cloud 23 in Beetham Tower. £22 per person.

11/02/2020

Love is in the air 😍

Follow the link to our new blog post with a whole host of Valentine's Day date ideas in Manchester 🥰

Go on, treat that special someone 💘💕

https://manchestersightseeingtours.com/valentines-day-in-manchester/

Stuck for date ideas for Valentine's Day in Manchester? Take a look at this list for some inspiration to treat your significant other this V Day!

10/02/2020

The story of how Manchester United went from the terror of the Munich air disaster to becoming European Cup Champions in 10 years is one of sports most remarkable stories.

Clubs across Europe came together to support the ailing United in the wake of tragedy, showing just how important community is in football.

https://bit.ly/37dNZ0s

From the Munich air disaster to European Cup glory, the story of Manchester United's recovery from tragedy is one of football's most remarkable stories.

10/02/2020

The Munich air disaster decimated a promising generation of players and left deep scars on a generation of footballers.

This is the two part story of that dreadful day and how football came together in its wake to show what truly makes it the beautiful game.

https://bit.ly/31FWxw5

6th February 1958 brought with it a dark day in Manchester United's history. The tragic Munich Air Disaster tore out the heart of a promising young team.

25/01/2020

25th January marks the anniversary of Joy Division's first gig under the name they became famous for.

Their story is one of tragedy and reinvention that can be charted from obscurity via the various names the band took on over the years.

Read all about a brief history of the changing names of Joy Division here: https://bit.ly/2uEcLJr

The story of Joy Division can be charted by the band's changing names. From the obscurity of the early days to the tragedy and reinvention of New Order.

25/01/2020

Information Update: Due to the Chinese New Year Events on Sunday 26th January. The Sightseeing Manchester Bus will not be running all day. For further information please contact Sightseeing Manchester :-)

Sunday 23 June - Manchester Day
Due to road closures associated with this event, and an extended safety cordon around the city, we will be unable to operate sightseeing tours this Sunday.

23/01/2020

Framing Manchester’s history 🏙⁣
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Pub quiz trivia: This iconic textile mill seen from under the Deansgate arches was built in 1801 and bought a century later by the Percy Brothers when it became a printing press. It suffered a direct hit in the Blitz and only closed in 1996.⁣
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