Northern Quarter Walking Tour: Street Art & Local Stories
Overview
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 and the legacy of music legends, all while enjoying the spirit of this artistic neighborhood.
- 1.5-hour walking tour of Manchester’s Northern Quarter
- Visit iconic street art and learn about local artists
- Discover local independent shops and historic sites
- Small group experience for personalised insights
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Local guide fee
✗ Not Included
- All sites seen from the outside, no entrances required
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
2
Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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!
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Please meet your guide outside Fred Aldous. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket.
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End Point
Please meet your guide outside Fred Aldous. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket.
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Good to Know
- 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
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