Tours and Activities in Manchester and the North

Free Tour Discover Manchester at Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 22 September 2018–31 December 2019, free entry - Visit now

Join one of the effortlessly charismatic guides of Sí Manchester for a comprehensive overview of the city.

CFCCA Festive Weekend: Free Guided Tour at Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art, Manchester, 19 January–24 April 2019, free entry - Find Out More

Expand your understanding of the exhibits at the Centre For Chinese Contemporary Art. Or, if you are a newcomer to art, enjoy a more personal and accessible walk through the gallery with one of the centre’s curators.

Spanish activity story time at Manchester Central Library, Manchester, 15 December 2018, free entry - Find Out More

Encourage your little ones to learn a new language with these fun literature-based Spanish sessions run by the utterly enthusiastic Maria.

International Language Tours at Manchester Museum at Manchester Museum, Manchester, 10 January–1 July 2019, free entry - Visit now

Experience Manchester Museum’s collection in either Italian, Spanish or Mandarin.

Book-club - D'après une histoire vraie by Delphine de Vigan, 14 January 2019, free entry - Find Out More

Meet like minded French literature enthusiasts at Alliance Française’s monthly book club. They will be delving into this modern classic by Delphine de Vigan for an informal discussion in French and English.

Eat The City - Scranchester Tours at Mackie Mayor, Manchester, 27 October 2018–25 May 2019, from £50 - Book now

Wander through the city centre immersing yourself in Manchester’s foody histories and culture with some scrumptious stops en route.

Craft Beer Tour Around Manchester, 1 November 2018–1 February 2019, from £30 - Book now

Indulge in Manchester’s local breweries best beers. Roam through craft beer bars and the breweries that supply them, sampling ales, lagers and stouts that are packed with personality.

Northern Quarter Taster Walk at Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, 6 October 2018–6 March 2019, from £40 - Book now

Lose yourself in the variety and quality of independent places to eat in the Northern Quarter. You may discover a new favourite hidden gem or just learn something fascinating and unexpected about an area you’re already familiar with.

Cooking Together at Food Sorcery , 31 October 2018–1 June 2019, from £120 - Book now

A meal out with a twist. Enjoy cooking your own restaurant-standard three course meal with a loved one under the expert guidance of one of Food Sorcery’s resident chefs.

Manchester Three Rivers Gin Distillery, Manchester Three Rivers
City of Manchester Distillery
21 Red Bank Parade
, Manchester , M4 4HF - Visit now

Learn about the history of gin and the Botanics that make each bottle unique.

Flecky Bennett’s Ghost Walks, 13 October 2018–13 May 2019, from £15 - Book now

If you enjoy a ghoulish tale and a good laugh, Flecky Bennett provides both in his array of Ghost Walks around the city. Part walking tour, part theatre, part paranormal investigation, Flecky exposes the ghosts and demonic presences in the streets we walk down every day.

Whistle Punks Axe Throwing, Unit 20, Atrium level, Great Northern Warehouse, 235 Deansgate, , Manchester , Lancashire, M3 4EN - Visit now

This Autumn learn how to throw axes at large planks of wood with wild abandon. Whistle Punks have been bringing axe throwing to Manchester’s urban sprawl since February 2017. It’s the perfect way to let off some steam and indulge in some catharsis this Halloween.

Explorer tours at The John Rylands Library, City Centre, 16 October 2018–19 March 2019, free entry - Visit now

See the John Rylands library from a different perspective in this tour which will take you behind the scenes of one of Manchester’s oldest establishments.

Manchester Art Gallery Highlights Tour at Manchester Art Gallery, Chinatown, 20 September 2018–19 September 2019, free entry - Visit now

Manchester Art Gallery is part of the city’s framework from its architecture to the contents of its galleries. This is a perfect opportunity to get to know some of the pieces in a bit more detail.

Radical Lates at the People's History Museum at People’s History Museum, City Centre, 11 October 2018–14 February 2019, free entry - Visit now

Revolutionary ideas are often shared best on an evening, in keeping with this spirit the People’s History Museum has launched their new Radical Lates series.