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Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester Day Tour from Manchester
Tours • From Manchester

Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester Day Tour from Manchester

English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.7 (40) • 500+ booked
AUD 149.39
Manchester City FC Match Tickets at Etihad Stadium
Events & shows • Manchester

Manchester City FC Match Tickets at Etihad Stadium

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★ 4.5 (40) • 1K+ booked
From AUD 300.29
Lake District Day Tour from Manchester
Tours • From Manchester

Lake District Day Tour from Manchester

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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.7 (30) • 500+ booked
AUD 116.10
Manchester: Luggage Storage in Piccadilly Station
Attraction passes • Manchester

Manchester: Luggage Storage in Piccadilly Station

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100+ booked
AUD 13.00
Windermere & the Lake District Tour from Manchester
Tours • From Manchester

Windermere & the Lake District Tour from Manchester

Small group
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English guided
Free cancellation
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★ 4.8 (12) • 200+ booked
AUD 152.65
The Tales from the Dales & Bronte Country from Manchester
Tours • From Manchester

The Tales from the Dales & Bronte Country from Manchester

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English guided
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★ 3.0 (2)
AUD 114.09
Manchester City Walk: 2-Hour Immersive Tour with Chinese Guide
Tours • Manchester

Manchester City Walk: 2-Hour Immersive Tour with Chinese Guide

Private tour
Afternoon departure
Free cancellation
New Activity
From AUD 40.05
Etihad Stadium Tour in Manchester
Tours • From Manchester

Etihad Stadium Tour in Manchester

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.4 (11) • 500+ booked
AUD 390.35
Hard Rock Cafe Tickets in Manchester
Tours • Manchester

Hard Rock Cafe Tickets in Manchester

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★ 4.5 (8) • 100+ booked
AUD 50.09
"Small Group English Tour" Peak District National Park, Castleton, Bakewell, Poole's Cavern, and Monsal Head Viaduct Day Tour
AUD 146.79
Quality Small Group Tour: Conwy, North Wales, Chester, and Snowdonia National Park Day Trip from Manchester
AUD 208.19
Eurail Global Pass
Year End Sale
Rail passes • Lochside and Woodlands

Eurail Global Pass

Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
★ 4.6 (2,515) • 100K+ booked
From AUD 371.55
25 off
Sale
Free 5GB eSIM for Europe worth €8
BritRail Pass for England, Wales and Scotland
Rail passes

BritRail Pass for England, Wales and Scotland

★ 4.8 (242) • 5K+ booked
From AUD 239.35
5 off
BritRail England Pass
Rail passes • From London

BritRail England Pass

★ 4.7 (224) • 2K+ booked
From AUD 289.49
5 off
London to Manchester Train Tickets by Avanti/EMR
Train tickets • Manchester

London to Manchester Train Tickets by Avanti/EMR

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AUD 87.55
Manchester car hire | Choose from multiple car models
Year End Sale
Car hire • Manchester

Manchester car hire | Choose from multiple car models

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2K+ booked
From AUD 25
AUD 29.05
15 off

Hotels in Manchester

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly
Hotels • Manchester

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Piccadilly

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★ 4.5 (523)
From AUD 143.94
Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Hotels • Manchester

Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre

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★ 4.4 (1,038)
From AUD 127.58
Wilde Manchester City Centre
Hotels • Manchester

Wilde Manchester City Centre

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★ 4.7 (1,100)
From AUD 143.38
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG
Hotels • Manchester

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

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★ 4.6 (1,381)
From AUD 126.36
TRIBE Manchester Airport
Hotels • Manchester

TRIBE Manchester Airport

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★ 4.6 (275)
From AUD 170.50
ibis budget Manchester Airport
Hotels • Manchester

ibis budget Manchester Airport

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★ 4.1 (1,781)
From AUD 153.44
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly
Hotels • Manchester

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly

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★ 4.4 (935)
From AUD 143.89
Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly
Hotels • Manchester

Staycity Aparthotels, Manchester, Piccadilly

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★ 4.6 (1,889)
From AUD 129.96
Whitworth Locke
Hotels • Manchester

Whitworth Locke

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★ 4.7 (1,044)
From AUD 154.44
Holiday Inn Express Manchester CC - Oxford Road by IHG
Hotels • Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Manchester CC - Oxford Road by IHG

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★ 3.8 (939)
From AUD 112.32
The Alan
Hotels • Manchester

The Alan

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★ 4.3 (899)
From AUD 119.34
Britannia Hotel Manchester
Hotels • Manchester

Britannia Hotel Manchester

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★ 3.1 (2,091)
From AUD 76.22

Reviews of Manchester activities

Kar ********
2025-10-30 17:45:11
Fantastic 5.0
Got ourselves a 7-day Global Pass and travelled through 5 countries. Buying the pass was easy but how to use the app for activating the pass will need some time to learn. However, fear not as there are many experienced people out willing to share. Do some readings and join some fb travel groups and you will surprised by the information available. The pass was flexible but the train schedule can be unpredictable which means you need to be updated requently to stay on course of your journey. We only experienced one hicccup on one of the trips at Berlin due to seat reservation issue and missing the connecting train due to delay of the first train. The other trips were as planned.
CINDY *****
2025-09-03 04:12:50
Fantastic 5.0
Easy to use, just need to activate before you take the train and scan the QR code on the gate. Britrail pass is the solution for multi-city journey, as train can change schedule anytime or gone (no more that timing). Keep checking on the hanging screen to see whether your train change platform / change timing / gone
張 **
2025-08-21 08:06:02
Fantastic 5.0
The whole trip was very comfortable, and this pass was a great value. I visited many cities in the UK and had a perfect vacation. I would definitely buy this pass again if I have the chance to come to the UK in the future.
Ng **
2025-11-23 14:13:47
Fantastic 5.0
First time booking this hotel. Hotel was clean and Great location with all the eateries around. walking distance to shopping mall and China town. Will come back again. thanks
Andrian *******
2025-11-29 08:35:31
Fantastic 5.0
The hotel is clean. Very good location. it is very near at everything. the staff are helpful when i had problem.
Ng **
2025-09-27 03:37:24
Fantastic 5.0
Having a great 10 days stay. A safe place to move around even during late night. Very accessible and easy to travel around with the public transport. Students moving in for their unis freshers week makes the area lively. People here are friendly and helpful. Food wise is great and at a reasonable price. House keeping staff - Olesia is friendly and have help keep our room clean and tidy at all time. Great job.
Klook User
2025-07-12 10:59:46
Fantastic 5.0
amazing day trip to North of Wales lead by Steve! a lot of new informations about England in general while going to the locations. bus was comfortable i fell asleep many times! place selections are top notch and Steve got us there on less people’s visiting time… overall would recommend to my friends to take Rabbie’s day trip!
Klook Benutzer
2025-06-13 18:03:30
Fantastic 5.0
Very well organized tour. The driver/guide was very knowledgeable about the locations and their history.
Klook客路用户
2025-06-17 11:58:56
Fantastic 5.0
The itinerary for the day was perfect! The tour guide was also the driver. He admitted that he had only been employed for two months and this was his first time leading a tour alone. But he performed superbly, explained clearly and vividly, and explained the history of Manchester clearly during the itinerary. He drove steadily, ensuring our safety throughout the journey, and always took care of everyone, constantly sharing all kinds of knowledge. I really like this tour guide, I have to give him 100 points, perfect! The scenery along the way was also beautiful, and the whole itinerary was impeccable, it was amazing.

Quick facts about Manchester

Local weather

  • MAR - MAY
    15°

    Spring

  • JUN - AUG
    20°10°

    Summer

  • SEP - NOV
    17°

    Autumn

  • DEC - FEB

    Winter

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1AUD = 0.50GBP

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Sydney

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What to know before visiting Manchester

Best Places to Visit in Manchester

National Football Museum

A must-see for football fans, the National Football Museum celebrates the global impact of the sport and Manchester’s role in it. It’s filled with trophies, memorabilia, and interactive exhibits.

Manchester Museum

Part of the University of Manchester, this free museum houses natural history exhibits, ancient artifacts, and cultural collections from around the world.

John Rylands Library

This stunning Victorian neo-Gothic library looks more like a cathedral than a reading room. It’s one of the city’s architectural gems and a favorite among history and photography lovers.

Freight Island

Located near Mayfield Park, Freight Island is a lively outdoor food hall offering everything from street food to craft cocktails. It’s a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy live music.

Manchester River Cruise

See Manchester England from a different angle on a scenic river cruise through Castlefield and Salford Quays. It’s a relaxing way to learn about the city’s canals and industrial heritage.

Afflecks

This iconic independent shopping hub in Manchester Northern Quarter is packed with vintage clothing, quirky gifts, and local art. It’s one of Manchester’s most creative spaces.

Manchester Central Library

This grand building in St. Peter’s Square is known for its beautiful rotunda and quiet reading rooms. It’s also a popular photo spot near the Manchester Art Gallery and tram lines.

Victoria Baths

A preserved Edwardian bathhouse with stunning tiles and stained glass. You can visit during open days or special events for a peek into Manchester’s past.

Tips for Visiting Manchester

1. Pack for All Weather

Manchester, is known for quick weather changes. Bring layers, a waterproof jacket, and comfortable shoes so you’re ready for rain or shine.

2. Explore Beyond the City Centre

While the city centre is full of attractions, go out to areas like Salford Quays for waterside views or RHS Garden Bridgewater, one of the UK’s largest gardening projects. You can also take day trips to York, Leeds, or the Peak District.

3. Take Advantage of Free Attractions

Many of Manchester’s best sites—like the Manchester Museum, National Football Museum, and Manchester Art Gallery—offer free entry. It’s one of the best ways to explore the city without breaking your budget.

4. Explore the Food Scene

Manchester’s dining scene is diverse, from classic British comfort food to international street eats. Try the Mackie Mayor food hall or grab something from the Arndale Market. Don’t miss the local pasty barm or Manchester egg for a true taste of the city.

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