Machester: Salford Quays Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG433986-781963
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the UK's largest urban regeneration area on a walking tour of Manchester's Salford Quays. See MediaCityUK, the Imperial War Museum North, and more as you explore with a local guide.
Celebrate the history and cultural significance of Salford Quays on a family-friendly guided walking tour in Manchester. Start and end at the impressive Media City Piazza, visiting important sights like the Lowry Arts Center and others along the way.
Meet your guide at the waterfront piazza located in MediaCityUK, a modern and imposing location designed to provide a purpose-built home for digital and creative businesses.
From here, you'll set out to explore Salford Quays. Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this area, from its past as the mighty Manchester Ship Canal to its present as one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the UK.
Discover hidden gems as you wander around the waterfront with your local guide and get insight into what makes the Quays so special.
The walking route covers around 4.5 kilometers and takes you past interesting locations like the Lowry Arts Center, the Imperial War Museum North, and more, before returning to the Media City Piazza where it began.
Highlights
- Breathe in the fresh air as you stroll around the Salford Quays waterfront
- Be inspirited and entertained and listen to interesting facts and fun stories
- Marvel at the culture, history, heritage, shopping, and more to be found here
- Uncover the rich history of the mighty Manchester Ship Canal while you walk
- Learn about urban regeneration and the waterfront's green corridors
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour takes place rain or shine
This is a family-friendly tour and suitable for all ages. The route can be adjusted to avoid any steps and the pace will be adapted to suit each group
Dogs on leads are welcome
Meet your guide underneath the big digital screen in the Media City Piazza, next to the Media City Metrolink station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
