Manchester: Sightseeing Open-Top Bus Tour

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About this activity

Renowned throughout the world as the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, music, arts and sport.

Discover the city’s heritage and how it has grown to be the progressive hub it is today with the Sightseeing Manchester tour!

When you hop onto the Open-Top Bus Tour, you can enjoy some of the city’s most famous and loved sights. From Manchester United Football Club to the Museum of Science and Industry, you will be an expert on Manchester by the time the tour is over!

Whether you are visiting the UK from overseas or simply fancy a trip to Manchester, our tours are enjoyable, informative and engaging. With English commentary by Lord of the Rings and Lost actor Dominic Monaghan.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Manchester Bus Tours Ltd

Ages: Youth (4–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board Commentary
Included: Audio Guide
Included: Round-trip by open-top sightseeing bus

Not included

Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board

Itinerary

Sightseeing Manchester Route

Pink Time Table - 10:30 12:00 14:00

Stop 1
Stop 2
Stop 3
Stop 4
Stop 5
Stop 6
Stop 7
Stop 8
Stop 9

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Using your ticket

This ticket is valid for 2 calendar days - the date shown above and the following operating day.

Tours depart at 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 on all operating days from outside BRIDGEWATER HALL, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS

Another popular stop is Piccadilly Gardens bus station, Bus stop R opposite Wetherspoons - post code M1 2AP, departing at 10:45, 12:15, 14:15 - but we recommend boarding at the first stop for the best choice of seats.

Extra buses operate at busy times - see calendar.

Buses have a recorded English commentary.

A recommendation - if you are looking for a point on the route to explore, get off at SALFORD QUAYS stop. You can explore The Lowry Art gallery, the Imperial War Museum, see the BBC & ITV studios and sample the shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.

Departures from Salford Quays are at 11:10, 12:40, 14:40 (extra buses run at busy times)

For more information on what to do in Greater Manchester go to www.visitmanchester.com or search Visit Manchester on facebook.

If there are any diversions to the Sightseeing tour affecting our stopping places or schedules, these will be notified on the Sightseeing Manchester Facebook page.

We hope you enjoy your Sightseeing tour of Manchester. Have a great day!

Departure point: outside BRIDGEWATER HALL - Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS