Manchester: the sound of the city
Manchester · United Kingdom
from 19 £ per person
You will walk through the centre of Manchester. You will see the hall where punk changed the city. You will see where the famous Haçienda club stood. You will see a railway station that became a concert hall. You will see where Oasis played their first gig. You will see a record shop and a market that still sell music today. Everything is close. We walk slowly. We stop when you want.
What you'll see
- The former Free Trade Hall, where the Sex Pistols played
- The site where the famous Haçienda club stood
- Manchester Central, the station that became a concert hall
- Piccadilly Records and Afflecks, shop and market that still sell music
What's included
- Local guide in your language
- Walking tour of central Manchester
- Stops to rest whenever you need them
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to discover Manchester's music history on foot, at a gentle pace: fans of punk, indie and the Madchester sound, and anyone curious about the music that changed a city.
Details
- Categories
- Music, Pop culture
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 18:00, 20:00
- Meeting point
- In front of the former Free Trade Hall, Peter Street
- Pace
- Moderate
- Terrain
- Flat or paved
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 28 £
- Standard (9–15): 19 £
- Intimate (2–4): 38 £
Seasonal note
Evenings the Northern Quarter fills with bars, venues and queues.