Sightseeing Manchester

Website and leaflet gives you stops and times. you may pay driver or book ahead. whole trip takes 90 mins or hop off and on at one of 14 stops. there are some dull stretches out and back from salford quays. sound commentary upstairs was unintelligible on one bus, but fine on another.

A 90-minute tour that takes you around manchester city with an audio guide. you can hop on and off anywhere you like. you are also given a map. it was an interesting experience but i think they could've made it more interesting by adding some traditional english music. also the top floor of the bus has an open roof. this isn't a good idea during cold season, especially when it's windy or raining. i initially sat on the upper deck but had to move down later as the cold became unbearable.

Booked tickets for me and some friends who were spending the day in manchester. we had a brilliant hour upstairs on the open top bus. great value for just £12. clear commentary and information by the guide and a free map with information on manchester and the route we took. such a brilliant memory for us all. i definitely recommend

Tickets valid for 2 days and give great background to manchester. just wish the buses were more regular.