Booking Guide
Book Your Tour
All public tours are pay-what-you-can, with a guide price of £7 per person. Tours are designed for those 14+ years, though parents and guardians are welcome to bring babies along.
Booking is quick and easy through Eventbrite:
- Click the Eventbrite button below.
- Select the tour and date you’d like to attend.
- Choose the number of tickets you need and press "Reserve a Spot".
- Enter your details to receive a confirmation email with all the tour info.
If you’d like to arrange a private group tour, or need assistance with your booking, get in touch via my contact form!
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities
Step into 1850s Manchester and experience the city at a crossroads. This immersive tour follows Edward and Eithne, two Victorian Mancunians from opposite ends of society, as they navigate a rapidly changing industrial world. Inspired by real lives, the tour reveal stark contrasts between the wealthy elite and the struggling poor. Explore the slums of Little Ireland, where poverty and overcrowding defined daily life. Discover how Manchester was shifting from a milling town to a global trade center. Walking in their footsteps, through their workplaces and daily haunts, we will experience the challenges and opportunities of Victorian Manchester.
Free
90 Min
2.5 Km
Thirsty Scholar, M1 5NP
True Crime in Ancoats
True Crime in Ancoats
In the late 19th century, Ancoats was a hub of hardship, crime, and unrest. Its overcrowded slums bred gangs, pickpockets, and murderers, filling Victorian newspapers with shocking tales. This tour explores the brutal conditions that fueled crime, from poverty to urban chaos. Hear shocking stories of murder on the canal, assassination by cake, and Italian romance gone wrong. Explore the riots and street fights that shaped political change, with Ancoats at the center of Manchester’s turbulent history. Visit the homes of criminals and victims alike, including Ancoats Hospital and Tame Street Workhouse, and step into the dark heart of Victorian Manchester.
Free
120 Min
3.2 Km
Hallé St Peter's, M16 7EW
Stories of Whalley Range
Stories of Whalley Range
Once an opulent Victorian retreat, later a hub of rebellion and rock-and-roll, Whalley Range has always been a place of transformation. This tour uncovers the stories woven into its streets, from a college for religious rebels once set to rival Oxbridge to the country’s largest aquarium, a spectacle that once drew crowds from across Britain. Over time, its genteel reputation gave way to inner-city struggles, reshaping the suburb’s identity. Through the voices of those who lived here, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of leafy childhoods, countercultural shifts, and how this unlikely spot became a magnet for 1970s rock legends.
Free
90 Min
2.5 Km
Whalley Hotel, M16 8AA
Private Bookings
Private Bookings
All of my tours are available for private bookings, offering a flexible way to explore Manchester’s history in depth. Whether for a corporate event, special occasion, or private group, a tailored tour lets you experience the city at your own pace, focusing on the stories that interest you most. Ideal for staff-do's, birthdays, anniversaries, or a gathering of curious minds, I also offer concession rates for charities and educational institutions to keep history accessible to all. To arrange a private booking, fill out the contact form so we can sort your reservation, payment, and any accessibility requirements.