Hi, I’m Joe Feeley your Manchester born local guide! I would like to welcome you on the 2 hour Manchester walking tour which will guide you through all the best attractions of the city & things to do in Manchester. I will take you to see must-see spots. The tour also has a particular emphasis on football and music, both of which Manchester is very famous for. I will also share amazing stories about the foundation of the football in Manchester and show you the important musical venues such as Night and Day Cafe where household names played their first gigs.
World Famous bands and football
Explore Manchester with a true Mancunian (person from Manchester) and listen to my personal stories interactions with Manchester’s biggest names in music and football! For example, see me on TV here with David Beckham!
The heartbeat of the UK
It can sometimes seem like all Roman roads lead back to Manchester, England. Sure, it isn’t the capital, but that doesn’t stop it from being the UK’s capital of music and football. This City Centre walking tour will show you some of Manchester’s major memorials that celebrate some of the most crucial figures in music and football history. With regards to music, you will hear about the Free Trade Hall made famous by Bob Dylan and The Sex Pistols and where I have also played. For football fans you will see the building where the football league was established as well as listen to a host of stories about Manchester’s top clubs Manchester United and Manchester City.
A true world city
Much more than one of the UK’s major cities, Manchester is truly a world city, and is firmly placed on the bucket list of music and football fans across the globe. As you stroll through the back streets of Manchester you will see also see streets made famous by movies and television. In fact, some of Manchester’s streets have been compared to old New York and several movies have been filmed in Manchester which you can learn about on the tour.
Starting point
The music and football tour of Manchester starts from The Piccadilly Tap, Piccadilly Station Approach at 11 AM. The tour usually finishes at The National Football Museum but may vary depending on the needs of the group.