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Manchester Radicals and Revolutions Self Guided Walking Tour

8 Reviews 4.63 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Manchester, England
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Polish
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Overview

This self-guided audio walking tour of Manchester traces a city that never accepted the way things were — from the Peterloo Massacre to the suffragettes, Alan Turing's story to the IRA bomb that rebuilt the city centre. Across 20 stops, you'll hear what most tours skip: cotton workers who chose conscience over survival, a Cold War bunker beneath Chinatown, and a postbox that survived Britain's largest peacetime bomb. This tour connects two thousand years of radical history across one four-kilometre walk.

Set your own pace, start anytime, pause whenever you like. No group to keep up with, no fixed schedule. Over 500 travelers have taken this Manchester audio tour, and 20,000+ have used our self-guided tours worldwide.

If you'd rather explore on your own terms with richer stories than a rushed group tour allows, this is for you. Full refund guarantee — book with confidence.

What's Included

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • Audio device or headphones
  • In person guide
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Meeting Location

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Piccadilly
Manchester M1 1LU, UK

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End point

Long Millgate
Manchester M3 1SB, UK

The tour ends in front of Chetham's Library

What To Expect

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Piccadilly Gardens

Stand among four Victorian statues and ask why the most controversial thing here is a concrete wall.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

London Road Fire Station (pass by)

Look up at the terracotta figures on a building that housed six public services behind one facade.
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Alan Turing Memorial

Sit beside the man who shortened a war by two years, then was punished for who he loved.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The John Rylands Library

Visit the John Rylands Library, a stunning Victorian Gothic masterpiece that holds priceless literary treasures like the Gutenberg Bible and ancient manuscripts.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Manchester Cathedral (pass by)

Visit the Manchester Cathedral and know more about its history and architecture.
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Chinatown

Walk above four miles of tunnels hidden beneath a neighbourhood
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Manchester Art Gallery (pass by)

Stand where three women walked in with hammers and changed how suffragettes fought back.
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Free Trade Hall (pass by)

Step onto ground where a single heckled word became the most debated moment in rock history.
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Town Hall (pass by)

Spot the golden globe on the bell tower and work out what cotton and sunshine have in common.
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The old Wellington (pass by)

Visit the oldest building in Manchester and know more about its residents over the centuries.
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Vimto Sculpture

Find the carved oak bottle marking where a temperance drink became a middle east obsession.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Peterloo Massacre Monument

Read the names carved into these steps and hear what a Waterloo veteran said before he died and hear the story behind the Emmeline Pankhurst Statue
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Midland (pass by)

See the plaque marking a handshake that launched one of the world's most recognised brands.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Manchester Radicals and Revolutions Self Guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
  • Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
  • 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
  • Audio and written guide included
  • Audio device or headphones
  • In person guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.

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