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Canals to Canapes - Manchester Through Food

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Canals to Canapes offers a flavourful journey through Manchester's history, blending local stories with tasty bites from hidden culinary gems across the city.

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Manchester bite by bite. This is a food tour dedicated to introducing you to the food heroes of Manchester. The places known only to the locals - hidden gems.

WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

Get to really know Manchester. Wander the cobbled streets, cross the canals, and learn about the world’s first industrial suburb. This experience combines stories and food, so you will learn about the city as you sample the epicurean delights.

Ancoats and the Northern Quarter was the epicenter of industrial activity. Mills and ice storage buildings once lined the streets; now these spaces have been reinvented to house Michelin star restaurants and warehouse apartments. Be ready to hear about Manchester's shady past, learn about the 19th-century crime gangs and the 21st-century film sets, and understand why Manchester led the Industrial Revolution.

This is a small tour - no more than 10 people, so you are assured of a personal, relaxed experience. The tour will be led by a local with a real love for the city. Your guide has been chosen for their skill at hosting and storytelling, so expect anecdotes galore.

All the food stops come complete with a background story, and are also seriously tasty. Food lovers will be very happy. All the providers are independent food heroes, from artisan bakeries to the city’s favourite hidden Indian cafe. If you are vegan or vegetarian, please mention this when you book in. You don’t want to miss out on any of the treats.

This walking tour will appeal to visitors and locals alike. You may think you know your city - but do you? Now’s your chance to really discover it, bite by bite.

THE ALL IMPORTANT DETAILS

Each tour caters to a maximum of 10 and you can book for one or two people (in dropdown).
The tour is 3.5 hours
Under 5's go free
Runs daily but advance booking is essential
Caters for vegetarians and vegans
All food is included and expect enough for a big lunch or dinner. You only need to bring your camera and an empty stomach.
Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for rain

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All you have to do is pay for the gift experience you wish to purchase. We’ll send a voucher including booking information to you or directly to the recipient. You or your recipient needs to check the information on the voucher and book your experience date.

Stuart W.

Had a tour with Ian today. Great experience. Fantastic company and food. Even having lived in Manchester my whole live learnt some new and quirky venues. Definately recommend.

Andrew S.

Fantastic guide. Amazing food and learnt so much about Manchester. A definite MUST if you visit.

Janette R.

An excellent tour. We visited small eateries in and around Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. Our guide, Ian, was very knowledgeable about the local history, architecture and recent developments in the area with many fun facts thrown in for good measure. The tastings were in places you may never have heard of and maybe even wouldn't give a second glance but there are some real gems out there. We live relatively local and I am sure we shall be returning to many of these premises in the coming months. All in all, a grand day out!

Amanda W.

Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, very informal and informative, a nice steady pace, and not a lot of walking. Food was fantastic as was our guide, Robert. Well worth the money and already looking at both Liverpool and London tours later in the year.

Cheryl T.

Fantastic food tour - our guide Ian was extremely knowledgeable- knew the history , stories all told with humour. Food samples were varied plentiful and delicious- great tour highly recommended!

Phillip M.

Excellent! What I loved about this tour was how passionate the guide was about his hometown, giving us a genuine appreciation for Manchester and a window into aspects of the city we wouldn’t otherwise see. It was also a nice size group (at least the day I joined), so personal and easy going. The food was excellent, too, though compared with some other food tours it was a nice accompaniment (and provided welcome breaks) to a larger narrative about the city and its history. If you’d like to learn about Manchester and eat well at the same time, this is the tour for you !

Jean A.

Absolutely fabulous experience!!! A total different Manchester than I am used to. Away from heels cocktails and "The in" establishments. My friend and I were taken back in time to re visit the roots of Ancoats walking along the cobble streets past what were once the cotton mills of The North which took us along the infamous canal listening to stories of how it was to live when sanitation were none and gangs were many. Along our journey moving over to The Northern Quarter we ate the delights of independent (no chains) food sellers plus a taste of the local rum! Our local guide Ian was just amazing. He made the day with his extensive knowledge sense of humour and anticipation of our expectations. Thank you Ian it really was the best tour I have ever been on. Oh let me add. The day finished with yummy ice cream and coffee which again was authentic and family run. Bloody marvelous