About this Sightseeing Tour

Manchester food tours with a twist of history.
Scranchester tours will take you on a multi-stop food tour of England’s greatest industrial city. These tours reveal the food and drink stories of the original modern city. You will learn about the city and discover places to eat

Walking Tour

EAT THE CITY TOUR
Duration:3.5/4 hours

A gastronomic adventure, sample some of the best food and drink the city has to offer and learn how the food and drink offers an insight into the city’s past, present and future. Manchester’s food and drink scene is booming. Let them show you why!
The 3.5 – 4 hour food tour will reveal the Manchester food and drink scene past and present. They will offer multiple tastings across the city (which adds up to a huge meal, come hungry!) and take you to some of their favourite local haunts.

One of the best ways to learn about a city is through its food and drink. The tour will reveal fascinating facts about Manchester and England’s food history, touch on food science and take in some magnificent local food along the way. You will explore the food and drink stories of the city from the ice cream vendors of Ancoat’s Little Italy and the diet of the Victorian mill worker to the birth of vegetarianism.

INCLUSIONS:
Expert Guide
Multiple tastings

EXCLUSIONS:
Drinks
Gratuities

SCHEDULE: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

TOUR STARTS: 11.30 hrs OR 12.00 hrs
TOUR ENDS: 15.30 hrs OR 16.00hrs

DEPARTURE POINT: Departing point will be revealed at the time of confirmation

CLOSURES: 25/12

NOTES:
Must be prebooked
Capacity: Max 10 pax.
Dietary requirements – please inform us of any dietary requirements and they will always endeavour to accommodate them

Last Updated: 12.01.2026

Policies

CHILD POLICY: 8-16 years pay reduced rate (see tariff). Children under 8 years old the tour is not recommended.

CANCELLATION POLICY: 48 hours notice; Full charge will apply in case of late cancellation.