Sightseeing Manchester

See the places and hear the stories that have given Manchester a proud history in science, politics, music, arts and sport.

Along this 90-minute Sightseeing bus tour, discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub it is today with a route carefully planned around some of Manchester’s key sights including The Lowry, known for its theatre and gallery housed in a stunning complex, the Imperial War Museum North, Manchester Cathedral and its gorgeous interior with the best late-medieval woodwork in the north of England and the Victorian, Neo-gothic Manchester Town Hall.

Recorded commentary in English is available by Lord of the Rings and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan or use the free on-board wi-fi to download multilingual commentaries from the Apple or Google Play app stores.

Click here for a full route map.

Upon booking you will receive an immediate confirmation of payment from VisitBritain. You will then receive a separate email from Sightseeing Manchester within 1-2 working days with your ticket.

Tour times

• Tours depart daily from Manchester Albert Square at 10.30am, 11.15am, 12pm, 1pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm
• Tours also depart daily from Piccadilly Bus Station at 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.45pm and 3.30pm
• For a full timetable click here
• Once exchanged, your ticket is valid for 24 hours

Exceptions to the standard tour times

• Tours do not operate 25 – 26 December and 1 January