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Treasures of Manchester: A Football Journey

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Join us on an unforgettable journey through Manchester’s rich football heritage! Explore the iconic National Football Museum, dive deep into the city’s legendary football history, and discover more must-see football landmarks that capture the spirit of the beautiful game. This tour is a dream come true for any football fan!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Manchester

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English

  • What's included

    Private Guide • Entrance ticket to the National Football Museum • Metro tickets

Here’s an overview of your tour

Manchester is a city brimming with culture and folklore, and on this private tour, your local host will guide you through the fascinating world of football, weaving the city’s rich history and iconic landmarks into your experience.

Begin with a quick visit to Manchester Cathedral, where you’ll admire its stunning architecture and hear an unexpected connection to the city's football legacy. From there, dive deeper into the heart of Manchester’s football culture at the National Football Museum. With exhibits highlighting the city’s legendary football clubs, key players, and a dedicated section on Manchester's football history, you'll maximize your time by focusing on the most iconic moments and artifacts.

Next, take a brisk stroll through the Northern Quarter, where you’ll pass significant pubs and local landmarks tied to football folklore, giving you a true sense of the city's vibrant football culture. Afterward, hop on the metro and head to the Etihad Stadium, home to Manchester City. Outside the stadium, your local host will provide a brief yet insightful overview of its history and the club’s rise to prominence. If you're eager to explore further, there's an optional stadium tour available, which you can book separately (subject to availability).

Throughout the tour, your host’s storytelling skills will immerse you in Manchester’s football culture, helping you see how the sport has shaped the city from past to present. Want to personalize your journey? Your guide will happily adjust the route to suit your interests, making this tour a truly unique exploration of Manchester's football heritage just for you!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    At the main entrance of the Cathedral

  • Culture of the City

    On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Manchester through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

  • Football in Manchester

    Your tour will focus on Football, a very important cultural subject in Manchester. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Football made an impact in Manchester, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

  • Cultural Highlights

    As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit National Football Museum, Northern Quarter, Etihad Stadium, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

  • Sporty Journey

    As you discover the sporty side of Manchester, you'll uncover how football has become an integral part of the city's identity, shaping its culture and connecting its people
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking

  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • Entrance ticket to the National Football Museum
    • Metro tickets

  • Not included

    • Entrance to the Etihad Stadium

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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