The 30 Best Excursions in Manchester

“Had an amazing tour to North Wales with guide Shelly. Her anecdotes, stories and safe driving made it by far the best tour I've ever done.”

“Dani was amazing, very interactive, just the right amount of information given. It felt light and fun. Exactly what I like about walking tours. I definitely recommend her and would do the tour again upon return to Manchester.”

“So glad I booked the walking tour with them. My guide was Gareth and my partner and I had a great time learning more about the city’s history. TBH, the 2 hours went by really fast.”

“Highly recommened!! Joe is a great guide with extensive knowledge of the music scene in Manchester, football as well as street art. Next time we are in Manchester we are definitley booking a tour with him again. Good English is required!”

“Had a really great time, went to 4 pubs/breweries and sampled lots of quality beers, would do again! Thanks to Darren our tour guide for making it a fun day!”

“Hey guys! I would first like to express my gratitude to this school for being so welcoming and it would be there when I needed it! The teachers are amazing and I loved the teaching method! Here we can interact with many people from many countries, in addition to very easy access to the Board of Directors and other employees of the School! I definitely recommend the school to anyone wanting to study in Manchester! See you guys and once again thank you so much for your support and experience :)”

“I recently booked a holiday with Trailfinders through Sam Henderson, who pulled together a superb itinerary for my wife and me. We spent 5 nights at Hurawalhi Island Resort in the Maldives, 5 nights at the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok, and 5 nights at JW Marriott Khao Lak, Phuket. Each centre was exactly what we needed in terms of quality, location, and value. Sam understood what we wanted from the trip, starting with something extra special in the Maldives in an overwater villa, moving into the bustle of Bangkok with comfort and convenience, and finishing with a relaxing beachfront stay in Thailand. He balanced price and quality well, and nothing felt over the top or under-delivered. The Trailfinders app was also a real bonus. It had everything in one place,flight details, transfers, hotel information, but also extras and handy notes. It was much easier than juggling bits of paper or trying to find email attachments on the go. What impressed me most was the smoothness of all the connections between centres with transfers from airports to hotels, the seaplane to Hurawalhi, and even the shuttle in Phuket were all seamless. Trailfinders clearly work with good in-country partners, and that makes a difference when you’re in unfamiliar places. Everything just clicked into place, and that took a lot of stress out of travelling. I’ve used Trailfinders before for multicentre stopovers, and they didn’t disappoint then, nor did they this time. No hidden agenda here, I’m simply chuffed with the service. Sam and the team at Trailfinders went beyond meeting expectations; they genuinely exceeded them. I’ll happily book through them again without hesitation.”

“A perfect way to beat the heat on a warm summer’s day! The cruise was excellent, with an engaging, well-spoken guide who shared plenty of interesting facts. The crew were warm and helpful, and the boarding point—right under the Millennium Footbridge by The Lowry Theatre—was clearly signposted. Great value for money, offering a chance to explore hidden corners of Manchester and Salford you wouldn’t normally see, including MediaCity, The Lowry, the Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford, and the historic Manchester Ship Canal. Absolutely worth it!”

“Incredible !!! EF Manchester is really the destination of friendship. The activities are amazing and very friendly. The Mancunians are so friendly, and Manchester is a beautiful city with both modern and old architecture. I enjoy Manchester, and I really like the Mancunians. Congratulations to the EF School Manchester staff !!!”

“Everyone, including locals, should take the tour to learn about Manchester's history.”

“Well worth £10 to enjoy a sunny* boat trip to Media City and back, with interesting commentary. *Sun not guaranteed”

“I really do not know what to even say!! I paid just shy of £120 for 4 kids and 2 adults and I swear, I saw less of my partner than I did the kids! Honestly, this was the most epic chaotic day we've had in ages!!! 11/10”

“Just Completed the Powerboat level two course and i can highly recommend trafford water sports centre! Chris our instructor was friendly, knowledgeable and very good at teaching and explaining the course. There was a good balance of theory and practical that it made it a really enjoyable experience! I would happily recommend this course to everyone! You won't be disappointed! A++”

“The City Center these days is fun”

“Hayley is one very very knowledgeable woman. I've lived in Manchester for 16 years and didn't know half of the stuff we learnt on our walking trip. She makes you look up, down and all around. You've no idea what you've been missing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”

“Came over to Base Camp in Stockport this weekend to purchase some Altberg boots. Mike was very helpful in explaining the different models and options available. It's definitely worth having your feet measured by a professional for this sort of thing and I'm really happy with my purchase. Base Camp also have a great selection of Paramo products in-store, looking forward to coming back and picking out a jacket later in the year.”

“Sept 2025 Nailed it again, popped in to see if the team could suggest a short break in the sun and they came up with Bulgaria, yes I know... Hotel Helena Sands was great a bit quirky but we really liked it, pool was great but cold, then again it was September, mind you we had a lovely heated pool in the Wellness Centre. Outdoor spaces were lovely, room was great we had a pool and sea view with balcony, lovely. Sunny Beach itself was a bit of a mixed bag. long walk all the way down the beachfront Strip to Flower street or you could take the mini train, if you can get one to stop for you! Bus was 2 Lev about £1. Shops and bars all the way. Flower Street was madness at night great for the youngsters. Has a lovely day in Nessebar Old Town, cobbled streets, history, nice shops, better places to eat. Food and drink was very reasonable. Went to Khan's Tent on our last night, dinner, cabaret show and circus entertainers with great views down to Sunny Beach. All in all we had a great time, weather was near perfect. Things were just starting to close down as we left so anytime after September I think it will be a ghost town. Thanks team”

“First class services from start to finish. The attention to detail in tailoring our itinerary was amazing. Throughout our incredible holiday in India, we were taken care of throughout the trip, with wonderful representatives, fantastic tour guides, and brilliant drivers. The hotels and experiences that were arranged were out of this world, and they really do care about the environment and cultures of where they operate. It was a real privilege to see and experience. What also impressed me about Conscious Travel was their ability to adapt to any last minute requests and deliver, even when you think it was not possible. Our holiday was unbelievable and it’s all thanks to Conscious Travel. I highly recommend Conscious Travel to anyone and I will definitely be using them for future travel plans.”

“We have booked our last four ski holidays with Get Me To The Alps, and every experience has been outstanding from start to finish. They take all the stress out of planning by handling every detail with professionalism and care. From choosing the perfect resort to arranging accommodation, transfers, and lift passes, they make the entire process so straightforward that booking a ski holiday becomes a pleasure rather than a chore. What really sets them apart is how helpful and responsive they are at every stage. No question is too small, and they’re always quick to provide advice or updates, which gives you complete peace of mind. It’s rare to find a company that combines excellent customer service with such efficiency, but they truly deliver on both. Knowing that everything is organised by one reliable company means we can simply relax and look forward to our trip. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Get Me To The Alps to anyone planning a ski holiday – they make the whole experience seamless and enjoyable every single time.”

“I booked several day tours from RobinGo Tours . Anna was very helpful and knowledgeable. Excellent service! Highly recommended! Cindy”

“Black Opal Travel Group planned the most incredible USA driving tour for me and my family. Every step of the way we were looked after, all our requests and family's needs were accommodated. Everything ran smoothly from departure to return. We highly recommend Black Opal and our Personal Travel Designer Marie Ferriday and will be planning our next trip with them as soon as we can.”

“Catherine arranged a fantastic holiday for us with a great deal of care and attention. Our trip to New York was so special, our hotel was in a brilliant location with amazing views and excellent service. Thank you Catherine we can’t wait to book our next trip!”

“From the initial point of contact staff at PWS are both professional and friendly. Their help, advice and suggestions are informed, concise and clear. Any questions are addressed without hesitation and without being overly complicated. The trainers are patient and thorough. Both my daughter (teen) and I have signed on with them and she's loving the experience as much as I am. I highly recommend.”

“I can’t thank Ian enough for helping us find such a brilliant holiday at the Kuriat Palace in Tunisia. We had such an amazing time with having lots of things to see and do whilst there. We experienced lovely staff service at the hotel and couldn’t recommend this trip more!”

“Well stocked the man who we booked wuth was so nice .Another member of a lady gave us lots advice. Very cosy inside and so clean .Well organized. Would certainly go there again .”

“Friendly,welcoming, very helpful and extremely knowledgeable owner and staff, All your holiday needs sorted with a wonderful personal touch,in one fell swoop. Great well run business.”

“I popped in to enquire about a trip to France a week ago and found the experience just wonderful. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. The member of staff (Danielle I think) who put up with me was just fantastic. She made me feel welcome and gave me all the information I needed. Great experience overall.”

“Just got back from a amazing trip to Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica. I meet Simon two years ago at the Travel Show he helped to make my trip of a lifetime come true, going through all the options available covering everything that I was hoping to cover within the trip. Wildfoot (Sylvia) arranged all my flights and transfer which all went seamless which allowed me to just enjoy the trip. I would recommend Wildfoot Travel to anyone who is considering going to Antarctica.”

“I would like to share my experience of tourist trips with the tour company "Smile Adventures". I went on excursions twice with this company and two guides from this company. I am happy that I visited new places with Smile Adventures travel company, because it was interesting, exciting, instructive, informative and a lot of fun! I recommend everyone to take the opportunity to travel with a guide Lee. You will definitely not be bored, but you will get an excellent portion of informative information about the new place where you are going, take part in an entertaining quiz about a new place, hear a huge number of jokes, take a lot of beautiful photos with excellent Instagram views and return with unforgettable memories about your trip. I went to North Wales and Chester. Satisfied with trips. I would like to visit all new places with this company, as this is a great opportunity to explore new places for the benefit of yourself and the opportunity to get a lot of positive impressions from the tour and the trip itself. I recommend to everyone - choose the tour company “Smile”. Very positive guys. Energy boost guaranteed!”

“Excellent service was in a trickery situations and Imran brother helped me a lot and made my umrah smooth may Allah reward him and his business for making my umrah easy defo recommend will go out they way to help you and make this easy for you”