Private tour in Manchester John C
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As Manchester's only fully qualified Tour Guide and Taxi Driver, I pride myself on a friendly, professional service. My aim is to make every visitor's trip to Manchester memorable. I have been a Taxi Driver in Manchester for many years, gaining valuable knowledge of the City and wider region, as a Mancunian I have always been interested in the City and all its various aspects. In 2008, I had the opportunity to attend a Tour Guiding course administered by The Institute of Tourist Guiding, this intensive course culminated in examinations, both practical and written. The time spent studying and in practice, led to winning awards and in 2013, I became 'Tourism Star of the Year' for Manchester. This led onto'National Tourism SuperStar of the Year' in 2014. Please be assured of my personal attention at all times, many thanks and I hope to see you in Manchester. *NEW for 2020 Manchester Taxi Tours the latest Electric Eco Friendly Taxi* Manchester Hackney Carriage Driver (Black Cab). Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services) Institute of Tourist Guiding Green Badge Guide. Fully licensed, Insured, seating for 6 persons. Fully Accessible Vehicle. Finalist 'Tourism Superstar ' 2014 National Tourism Awards. Winner 'Tourism Star of the year' 2013 Manchester Tourism Awards. Short listed for Manchester Tourism Award 2012. I pride myself on a friendly, professional and fully inclusive service. Touring by taxi (black cab) is flexible and totally customer focused. The British taxi is designed to be fully accessible, providing, safety, comfort and style, to all clients. Manchester Taxi Tours operate from 05.00am - 10.00pm. Please take advantage of our Early Bird or Night Owl operating hours. The Taxi is designed to be fully accessible with a Built in ramp to facilitate wheelchair users, a hearing loop connects to the Factory Fitted intercom. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information and any special requirements.
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Welcome to Manchester! Join me and uncover 2000 years of history while taking a glimpse into the future. From the Romans through to the Industrial Revolution, to the dawn of the digital age. Manchester is a City of firsts - Ernest Rutherford splitting the Atom, Alan Turing's pioneering work resulting in the world's first programmable stored computer and the world's first passenger railway station. Manchester sport is legendary with United and City amongst the most successful soccer clubs in the World. Stunning architecture is represented across the city from the neo-gothic splendour of the Town Hall to the Imperial War Museum North. Culturally, Manchester competes on a world stage, galleries, museums, libraries, Halle Orchestra, public art, Chinatown, the Village, Curry Mile, Northern Quarter, Castlefield, Albert Square, Spinningfields, St. Annes Square, traditional Pubs, bars, nightclubs and amazing shopping. The list goes on! Take a tour with me and discover this constantly evolving City.
Manchester is a fascinating City and has many different areas and aspects. We see - The Roman Fort - Castlefield Medieval cathedral Chethams Library Bridgewater Canal Oldest Passenger Railway station in The World Manchester Ship Canal Oldest standing steam powered mills in The World John Rylands Library Old Trafford - Manchester United Etihad Stadium - Manchester City This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!
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Traditional British Taxi (black cab). Fully accessible, tour in safety, style and comfort. Plenty of room for luggage and passengers.
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