Manchester Music Tours Information

Manchester Music Tours was established in 2005 by Inspiral Carpets drummer Craig Gill. Drawing on his first hand experiences he pieced together a walking tour of landmarks synonymous with Manchester music scene, this became so successful that Craig decided to develop the business and branch out into a range of exclusive specialist driving tours such as; The Smiths, Joy Division, Oasis, The Stone Roses and Factory Records, you can now see and experience all the sights of the city and beyond that inspired the Manchester music scene, it has produced so many great bands over the last 40 years it has become the envy of the world. Because these tours are hosted and guided by a true stalwart of the Manchester music scene, these they have generated TV interest from around the world (see 'on tv' section). Inspiral Carpets travelled the world and notched up 12 top forty hits and 3 top ten albums, they appeared on top of the pops on numerous occasions, Craig also worked as resident DJ at the legendary Hacienda and Boardwalk night clubs, Craig's knowledge of the Manchester music scene is second to none, you will be given first hand accounts of what it's like to work with Noel Gallagher, Tony Wilson, Johnny Marr, Shaun Ryder, Mark E Smith and Peter Hook to name but a few. Scheduled tours, single traveller, large groups, bus tours, celebrations and corporate event packages are all catered for, Manchester Music Tours has a fully licensed vehicle so it can take you to the sites that other walking only tours can not reach, all the sites listed are photo opportunity stops and not drive by's and for those that are not familiar with the city, then hotel and airport pick up's and drop off's can also be arranged, They will also also happy to assist you with any information or recommendations needed for your time in Manchester. Choose from one of the suggested tours or taylor make one to suite your own personal tastes. "Manchester Music Tours started it all, they were the first" Peter Hook (Joy Division/New Order/ The Light) 2012.