Northern Quarter Walking Tour: Street Art & Local Stories

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| Manchester, United Kingdom

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Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

1.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Local guide fee

All sites seen from the outside, no entrances required

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Explore Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter on a 1.5-hour small group walking tour that dives into the heart of the city’s creative pulse. Led by a local guide, you’ll wander through iconic streets adorned with striking street art, historic architecture, and discover the stories behind beloved independent shops. Uncover hidden histories...

Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 20 people in the group

1
Fred Aldous
Meet your guide outside the iconic Fred Aldous shop in Stevenson Square. Here, learn about the history of the Northern Quarter, and the context of it within wider Manchester. Fred Aldous is an independent shop with a long history, uncover its secrets here.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Tariff Street
Stop on Tariff Street to uncover your first pieces of iconic Manchester street art. Learn about the context of street art in the city, and see a couple of commissioned murals, as well as some graffiti.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Faraday Street

Stop on Faraday Street, seeing the Police Museum on the way. The iconic Paste Up Wonderwall is an amazing sight to see, learn all about it at this stop.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Little Lever Street

Stop on Little Lever St and Lever St, seeing some more iconic pieces of Manchester street art. You'll also see some exceptional examples of old 18th century merchant houses here, and the iconic Express Building, designed by Sir Owen Williams.

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Brightwell Walk

Pass by the iconic Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, and some more political pieces of art. See the Band on the Wall, an iconic comedy venue in the city. Then see the iconic Andy Bourke Mural, along with even more murals!