Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Rock and Goal Manchester Walking Tour
Join Joe on the #1 Google rated walking tour of Manchester. Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester! On your tour you will see some sets of BBC and Netflix series.
You will also see where Hollywood movies were filmed and see that the architecture, staircases and pavements of the streets look like New York. You’ll also experience the incredible street art of the Northern Quarter and find plenty of Instagram photo opportunities!You’ll learn how one Manchester resident was instrumental in ending the 2nd world war. You’ll also see how Manchester had a huge role in leading the way to ending slavery.You’ll see how Manchester gave the world many firsts including the handheld ice cream, women voting rights, vegetarianism and policemen!
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Our tour starts with you learning why David Bowie, Rod Stewart and lots of other stars would come to this hotel by mistake!
10 minutesNewton Street
See the sets of BBC and Netflix series and Hollywood movies and see the venues where many famous bands started!
10 minutesTariff Street
See the famous whiskey Jar with its 300 types of whiskey and learn how the area became the gateway to Manchester’s street art!
10 minutesPort Street
reasons that the annual Italian Day Parade is so popular!
10 minutesLittle Lever Street
Learn how Manchester gave women voting rights and the first policeman in the world! See how Police would catch the baddies before they had radios!
10 minutesStevenson Square
Learn about how the famous Northern Quarter started and hear the story of how one man became famous almost by mistake!
10 minutesOldham Street
See the sets of BBC and Netflix series and Hollywood movies and see the venues where many famous bands started!
10 minutesMosley Street
See where the football league started and how it became The Premier League broadcast annually to over 4 billion people!
10 minutesAfflecks
Visit Manchester’s premier boutique arcade. You will learn about the mosaics on the side of Afflecks and about the fashion of the ‘Madchester’ music scene of the 80s and 90s!
10 minutesShambles Square
We’ll end the tour by visiting the medieval quarter. Learn how the pubs here have changed position and how they are symbolic of Manchester’s resilience!
10 minutesIncluded
- Guided tour
- Tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
- Entry/Admission - Afflecks
- Entry/Admission - Oldham Street
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.