Manchester Tours & Trips
How about exploring the Lake District from Manchester, walking to Aira Force waterfall by Ullswater, then cruising on Lake Windermere and visiting Hawkshead? See ancient Castlerigg standing stones, tour through Keswick's lively market town. The city itself is buzzing, with nightlife, food, shopping, and sports to enjoy. Manchester is calling!
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Victoria • traveled in March, 2026
It was the trip of a lifetime. I had been dreaming of going to England for years so I wanted the experience to be perfect, and it was!
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Ann • traveled in July, 2025
Great trip. Clive was excellent. Very knowledgeable, helpful and chose some lovely places to take us. Bed and breakfast also very nice.
3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester
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The Lake District's beauty unfolds from Manchester Piccadilly's Store Street. Ambleside town, Aira Force waterfall, and Windermere cruise create perfect days. Nights are spent in Keswick's welcoming guesthouses, with 10:00 AM departures from central Manchester.
Duration 3 days Destinations Manchester, Ambleside, Keswick, Castlerigg, Grasmere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Hawkshead, Buttermere, Kendal Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $765
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This Lake District escape from Manchester's Piccadilly Station includes luxurious stays at Inn on the Square in Keswick. Marvel at Ambleside's charm, walk to Aira Force waterfall, and sail Lake Windermere. Nine destinations await with an expert guide before returning via Kendal.
Duration 3 days Destinations Manchester, Ambleside, Keswick, Castlerigg, Grasmere, Bowness-on-Windermere, Hawkshead, Buttermere, Kendal Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $1,040
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A 45-minute Lake Windermere cruise starts things off, then Grasmere brings Wordsworth's Dove Cottage and famous gingerbread. The route passes through the Peak District to Eyam's plague village and Bakewell for pudding tasting at Monsal Head's old Victorian railway viaduct. Wales appears through Snowdonia National Park with Conwy's castle and alpine-style Betws-y-Coed, finishing in Chester to see the 1,000-year-old cathedral and Britain's most complete Roman city walls.
Duration 5 days Destinations Manchester, Bowness-on-Windermere, Grasmere, Coniston, Hawkshead, Eyam, Bakewell, Castleton, Conwy, Betws-y-CoedSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $2,190
40% Off- US$1,314You save $876
England in a Week (Classic, Winter)
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“It was the trip of a lifetime. I had been dreaming of going to England for years so I wanted the experience to be perfect, and it was!”
Victoria, traveled in February
Manchester's industrial heritage and modern culture come alive through city walks. The city's musical legacy unfolds through guided tours of iconic landmarks. Some groups stay overnight here rather than Liverpool, enjoying the same rich city exploration.
Duration 6 days Destinations London, Windsor, Bath, Bristol, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, YorkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From
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Football history comes alive in this Manchester tour, featuring Old Trafford stadium. Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays serves as your base while you visit the Stretford End and museum's trophy collection. Private airport transfers and English-speaking museum guide included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Manchester Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $350
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The Etihad Stadium reveals its secrets, from players' tunnel to media suite. Your stay at Premier Inn Manchester Piccadilly puts you near the Northern Quarter. Stadium museum access, private transfers, and daily breakfast included for approx. $140 per day.
Duration 3 days Destinations Manchester Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator STM Tours LLC From $468
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Five hotel nights let you see Oxford's university, take a £12 cruise on Windermere (England's biggest lake), and walk Hadrian's Wall where Romans built their frontier. Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon gets a visit, Liverpool offers a local guide through Beatles sites, and York brings the Minster and Clifford's Tower in the old walled city—all with one dinner, five breakfasts, and an expert Trip Manager on this coach trip.
Duration 6 days Destinations London, Windsor, Bath, Bristol, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, YorkSee all destinations Age Range Ages 35-45 Operator Contiki From $1,125
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