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From £79Pride & Prejudice Peak District full day tour
From £945Private Luxury North Wales Tour –Snowdonia & Conwy (Door-to-Door)
From £422.993-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester
From £51Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester
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From £32The Manchester City Stadium Tour
From £51Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester
From £39.99Manchester iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
From £59North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
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From £32The Manchester City Stadium Tour
Immerse yourself in the City story on the Manchester City Stadium Tour. Visit areas of the Stadium not usually available to the public. Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room. Immerse yourself in the City Story as you walk out of the glass players' tunnel, sit in the seats in the dug outs and soak up the views of the stadium from pitchside! There is a surprise at every turn! Your behind-the-scenes tour at the home of the 2023 Treble winners includes an exclusive look at the home team dressing room, where you will gain insights into what happens on matchdays with an audio-visual show. Take a selfie with your favourite player's shirt, before walking down the tunnel to the sound of the Etihad Stadium crowd. Then go pitch-side and sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts. You can then pose for a photo and field questions with a virtual Pep Guardiola in the press conference room.
From £945Private Luxury North Wales Tour –Snowdonia & Conwy (Door-to-Door)
Escape the city and discover the very best of North Wales on this private luxury day tour with a qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide—Britain’s highest guiding standard. Designed as a personalised experience for up to 6 guests, your day combines dramatic scenery, historic landmarks and local insight. Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore a medieval castle such as Conwy or Rhuddlan, and experience the remarkable Pontcysyllte Aqueduct—the “river in the sky”. Travel through Snowdonia and along the North Wales coast with frequent scenic stops, avoiding long drives. Your guide will take you beyond the usual routes to hidden viewpoints and quieter locations, perfect for memorable photos. You can enjoy waterfalls, and a relaxed lunch break. Optional stops can include Wrexham AFC and The Turf (featured in Welcome to Wrexham). Canal boat or a steam train (additional cost) With door-to-door service from Manchester, Cheshire or Preston, this is a seamless and unforgettable day out.
From £79Pride & Prejudice Peak District full day tour
Step into the pages of Jane Austen’s masterpiece on this comprehensive literary pilgrimage through the Peak District. Whether you are a devotee of the 1995 BBC series looking for the spot where Mr. Darcy emerged from the lake at Lyme Park, or a fan of the 2005 movie wanting to stand on the same cliff edge as Keira Knightley at Stanage Edge, this tour is designed for you. Departing from central Manchester in a premium, 100% electric vehicle, this tour offers an unparalleled look at the locations that brought Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet to life. Staying in London? Many of our guests travel from London for the day by taking the direct train to Manchester Piccadilly before joining the tour. It's one of the easiest ways to experience Chatsworth House, Stanage Edge and the Peak District without hiring a car. *Chatsworth House: The house is not open for visitors from the 1st-6th November. The gardens will remain open to visit.
From £74.35Snowdonia & Chester Day Tour from Manchester Including Admission
King Edward built a castle in Conwy, King Arthur slayed a giant in Snowdonia, and the Romans laid the foundations for the town of Chester: this part of the world is packed full of myths and marvels. And on this tour, your guide takes you on a journey through the best of the must-see sights. You explore Conwy where a castle watches over a bustling harbour town. You visit Betws-Y-Coed, a quaint village nestling amongst the stunning mountains of Snowdonia. And you explore Chester, a town that’s blessed with one of the most brilliant cathedrals in all of England. It’s a day tour that’s perfect for anyone who enjoys a mixture of castles, beautiful landscapes, and curious towns.
From £75.32Windermere & Lake District Tour from Manchester Including Cruise
Windermere Lake Cruise will be included in your tour price. The Lake District is where people go to rejuvenate their senses. The soaring mountains refresh your mind, the lakes calm your worries, and the quaint houses and little lanes make you yearn for a long-forgotten age. So on this tour, we take you on a day trip through the best locations of England’s most famous National Park. You learn the tales from Windermere, the largest lake in England and you admire Wordworth’s cosy Dove Cottage. Join this tour, enjoy the scenery, and let nature help you unwind.
From £422.993-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester
The Lake District is where you see the top ten tallest mountains in England. It’s where you discover the deepest lake in the country. And it’s where you can visit 1,779 listed buildings and 16,510 archeological sites. For place that’s famous for its poetry and quaint cottages, it certainly boasts some of England’s biggest and most brilliant destinations. You learn about the poetry of Wordsworth at his Dove Cottage, admire the serene views over Lake Windermere and Derwent Water, and wander through market towns collecting stories and photos as you go. Join this tour and experience the best of the lake district.
From £39.99Manchester iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
Arrive at iFLY Manchester and safely float in an 800-horsepower vertical wind tunnel that generates a wall-to-wall cushion of air commonly used by professional skydivers without having to jump from a plane. Just about anyone can fly and no experience is necessary. Once inside the flight chamber, a tunnel operator slowly increases the wind speed until you and your instructor are airborne. Feel the adrenaline rush as you float at wind speeds reaching 130 to 175 mph (209 to 282 kph). The stable wall-to-wall airflow keeps you from falling off the column of air and your instructor is on hand at all times to guide you. The entire indoor skydiving experience takes about 90 minutes from start to finish. Each session includes up to 13 people, but you fly one-on-one with your instructor twice - the same freefall time as three tandem skydives! To ensure our team are able to fly you, it's vital you arrive at the venue no less than 45minutes before your booked flight time.
From £59North Wales Sightseeing Adventure Day Trip from Manchester
From the time that you meet your driver/guide in Manchester, you will be whisked away to the mystical world of North Wales. On route, you will find out why North Wales is such a popular Tourist destination within the UK. Your driver/guide will keep you upto date with the history and culture of the areas that you will travel to as we headto our different locations. Step back into Victorian Britain when we arrive at Llandudno, then travel back to Medieval times at Conwy where you will be in awe of the imposing castle. Leaving Conwy, we head west towards the island of Anglesea before turning inland and going into Eryri (snowdonia national park). Here you will be taken off the beaten track to see the wonders of this National Park. Then we head south through Betws-Y-Coed where we have a brief stopover before continuing onto a world heritage site which spans the River Dee 125 feet below, The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
From £69North Wales & Caernarfon Castle Full-Day Tour from Manchester
Caernarfon Castle included We’ll stop in the historic seaside town of Conwy. You’ll have time to explore and take in the sights that make Conwy such a popular visitor destination. After a roam around the town, we’ll head off to explore the incredible Snowdonia National Park, they’ll be plenty of opportunities for photo stops and for you to really enjoy it. We'll journey onto Caernarfon Castle, this medieval fortress steeped in Wales' fascinating history, stands as a testament to the nation's rich past. Here, you'll have time to explore its towering walls and uncover the pivotal role it played in shaping the nations history. We then head to the charming Welsh village of Betws-y-Coed situated in the heart of the National Park. The village, which was once a place for pilgrims, became a hub for artist and authors who took inspiration form the scenery and landscapes that surround it. It’s a wonderful stop on the tour and a great place for some free time to explore.
From £51Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in Manchester
Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! The working inmates of Alcotraz will be serving unique, personalised cocktails behind bars using the liquor that visiting convicts will have smuggled in and your personal tastes. As new inmates you can expect to see your illegally smuggled liquor combined with liqueurs, bitters and homemade syrups to make bespoke, contemporary and classic cocktails perfect for your time behind bars. Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, Inmate Cassidy has got the Guards on your side who have their own system for hiding contraband. Just make sure the Warden doesn’t catch you.
From £15Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour
Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, music, arts and sport. Discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub it is today with the Sightseeing Manchester tour! When you hop onto the Open-Top Bus Tour, you can enjoy some of the city’s most famous and loved sights. From Manchester United Football Club to the Museum of Science and Industry, you will be an expert on Manchester by the time the tour is over! Whether you are visiting the UK from overseas or simply fancy a trip to Manchester, our tours are enjoyable, informative and engaging. With English commentary by Lord of the Rings and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan.
From £105.52Chatsworth and Peak District Small-Group Tour from Manchester
Discover Chatsworth House—a sanctuary of art, beauty, and hospitality. Marvel at a rich collection spanning 4,000 years, featuring masterpieces from Rembrandt to Egyptian sculpture. With over 25 rooms to explore, the choice is yours. As you immerse yourself in art, don't forget to lift your gaze to the stunning surroundings of the Peak District National Park in this one day tour from Manchester.