Manchester: University of Manchester Guided Walking Tour

Explore the University of Manchester on a guided walking tour. Discover the iconic John Rylands Library, the Alan Turing Building, and learn about the university's Nobel Prize legacy.
Meeting Point:
Whitworth Arch, Oxford Road Campus

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Tour Hours:
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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Inclusions:
✓ 1.5-hour student-led walking tour (covering Whitworth Arch, Old Quadrangle, John Rylands Library, Alan Turing Building, and more)
✓ 0.5-hour interactive Q&A with current University of Manchester students

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Post-Tour Freedom:
After the guided tour, you can explore the Manchester Museum, stroll through Whitworth Park, or enjoy the cafés and cultural spots along Oxford Road.

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Tour Overview:
Step into the University of Manchester, a member of the prestigious Russell Group and one of the UK’s largest single-site universities. Founded in 1824, it is globally recognized for excellence in science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences, and boasts a community of over 40,000 students from more than 160 countries.

Begin your tour at the Whitworth Arch, the symbolic entrance to the campus, before exploring the Old Quadrangle, where the university’s Victorian heritage is most visible. Visit the world-famous John Rylands Library, a neo-Gothic masterpiece housing rare manuscripts and special collections.

Explore the Alan Turing Building, a modern hub of mathematics and computer science named after one of Manchester’s most iconic figures. Walk past the Schuster Building for physics and materials science, and learn about the university’s Nobel Prize legacy in areas like nuclear physics, economics, and graphene research.

Your student guide will share stories of Manchester’s most notable alumni and faculty, from Alan Turing and Ernest Rutherford to Benedict Cumberbatch and Brian Cox, while offering a glimpse into student life—whether it’s enjoying live music in the Students’ Union, taking part in Manchester’s famous cultural festivals, or joining over 400 student societies.

Whether you’re passionate about science, arts, or social change, this tour immerses you in the University of Manchester experience—where pioneering research, rich traditions, and urban energy meet.

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.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.