Manchester: Home of Football
Manchester · United Kingdom
from 19 £ per person
You'll walk through the centre of Manchester. You'll see the national museum of football. You'll see the church where the city began. You'll see the street where the Football League was born. You'll hear the story of two great clubs. You'll learn how to reach the two stadiums. Everything is close. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- The National Football Museum, home of England's football collection
- Manchester Cathedral, the church where the city began
- The red plaque where the Football League was founded in 1888
- Piccadilly Gardens and the story of the city's two great clubs
What's included
- Local guide in your language
- Walking tour through the city centre
- Breaks to rest whenever you need
Who it's for
For anyone who wants to discover Manchester on foot, at an easy pace: football fans and travellers curious about the story of an industrial city.
Details
- Categories
- Pop culture, History
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Meeting point
- Cathedral Gardens, in front of the National Football Museum (Urbis building)
- 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
On match days the centre and the tram lines to the two stadiums are very busy.