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Manchester

<h1>Join us for the Manchester Music Tour</h1>
<h2>Duration</h2>
<p>1 ¾ Hours</p>
<h2>About</h2>
<p>Manchester is a city steeped in musical history, with a vibrant scene that has produced some of the most iconic bands in the world. From The Smiths to Oasis, Joy Division to The Stone Roses, Manchester has played a pivotal role in shaping the British music landscape. The Manchester Music Walking Tour is the perfect way to explore this rich cultural heritage.</p>
<p>Led by an expert guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of Manchester’s music scene, the tour takes you on a journey through the city’s musical history, visiting iconic venues and landmarks along the way. The tour typically lasts around two hours and covers a distance of approximately two miles.</p>
<p>The tour visits the Northern Quarter, a bohemian area of the city known for its independent boutiques, street art and music venues. You will also see when there the legendary Hacienda nightclub once stood. The Hacienda was once the epicenter of Manchester’s post-punk and acid house scenes, along with the Free Trade Hall, where Bob Dylan famously went electric in 1966.</p>
<p>Other notable stops on the tour include the former home of Factory Records, the record label that launched Joy Division, New Order and Happy Mondays, and the Salford Lads Club, immortalized in The Smiths’ famous album cover for The Queen Is Dead. Fans of Oasis will also enjoy a visit to the boardwalk in the heart of the city, where the Gallagher brothers famously posed for a photo shoot early in their career.</p>
<p>Along the way, the guide will share fascinating stories and trivia about the bands, venues and people that shaped Manchester’s musical history. You’ll learn about the city’s punk and post-punk scenes, the rise of the Madchester rave scene in the late 1980s, and the impact that Manchester’s musical heritage has had on popular culture around the world.</p>
<p>The Manchester Music Walking Tour is a must for any music fan visiting the city. With its rich cultural heritage, iconic venues and legendary bands, Manchester is a city that has truly earned its place in the pantheon of great music cities.</p>
<h2>Tour Highlights</h2>
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<li>Guided tour with local music expert</li>
<li>Easy, gently paced walking tour</li>
<li>See music sites in Manchester</li>
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