Guided walking tour · Manchester, United Kingdom

Manchester Angel Meadow History Tour with Author Dean Kirby

A history walk through Angel Meadow, once Victorian Manchester's most notorious slum, led by the author of a book about it.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 118 reviews
Duration
1.5 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £20 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Run by
Manchester History Tours
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. St. Michael's Flags & Angel Meadow Park1 hr 30 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Bring a copy of my book and I'll sign and dedicate it for you
  • Small group sizes so you can ask questions and have plenty of time to take photographs
  • Regular stops where you’ll hear about the unusual characters who called Angel Meadow home

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Manchester

  • Price: from £20. 8 of the other 12 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £45.
  • Reviews: 6 of the other 12 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 6 of the other 11 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3 km in about 41 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Manchester

Manchester's centre mixes Victorian mills and warehouses with the Northern Quarter's street art, a medieval cathedral and two great football clubs.

Terrain. Flat.

Weather. Famously rainy; bring an umbrella.

Read the full Manchester walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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