Sightseeing Bus Tour



Explore Manchester from an open-top sightseeing bus. Learn about the city's industrial past from the recorded commentary and take in the sights as you explore the city center and Salford Quays.

Highlights

  • Explore Manchester and Salford Quays by hop-on hop-off bus
  • Learn more about the city & its industrial heritage from the recorded commentary
  • Connect to the free Wi-Fi aboard the buses

Description

Explore the birthplace of the industrial revolution aboard the hop-on and hop-off sightseeing bus in Manchester and learn more about the city's contribution to science, politics, music, arts and sport. Hop-on and off at any of the 15 stops on a route that has been carefully planned to include key sights such as Manchester Town Hall, the National Football Museum, the Museum of Science and Industry and Manchester United Football Club. Hop-off at Salford Quays to visit the famous Lowry art gallery and Imperial War Museum North in the stunning building by Daniel Libeskind. Discover the new media hub where the BBC and ITV have located their TV studios, and avail of the canal-side shops and restaurants. 

Includes

Bus ticket (valid for 2 days - the second* day is FREE) Recorded commentary in English The second day is the following Operating Day, note that on some weeks the tours do not operate on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Important Information

  • Your ticket is valid for 2 calendar days from the date shown. If the bus is not operating on one of these days, you may use the ticket on the next available day The recorded commentary is in English, but other languages are available if you download the activity provider's app You will be notified of any change to the schedule or route via the activity provider's Facebook page Tours start at 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM on the Pink Timetable that operates all year Extra tours run during the summer months, please refer to the booking schedule

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

November 2026 10 dates
Sat 14th Nov Sun 15th Nov Thu 19th Nov Fri 20th Nov Sat 21st Nov Sun 22nd Nov
December 2026 12 dates
Thu 3rd Dec Fri 4th Dec Sat 5th Dec Sun 6th Dec Thu 10th Dec Fri 11th Dec

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