Walking Tours

Manchester 80s & 90s Music Self-Guided City Exploration Game

Name: Manchester 80s & 90s Music Self-Guided City Exploration Game
Start: 2026-08-06T16:00:00
End: 2026-08-06T17:35:00
Location: 123 Oxford Rd

Unlock Manchester’s music history with a self-guided city exploration game on your phone, available 24/7 year-round.
Visit legendary sites tied to Oasis, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Joy Division, and the iconic Hacienda club.
Enjoy the freedom to start, pause, and continue your adventure at your own pace—no fixed schedule or group required.
Solve fun puzzles and uncover local legends and music facts as you explore open-air, crowd-free streets.
All taxes included for a seamless experience—just download, play, and dive into Manchester’s musical legacy.

City exploration game on your phone
Available 24/7, year-round
Start, pause, and continue at your pace
Self-guided and open air
Avoid crowds
24/7 customer support
Goods and services tax included

Physical guide or game master (NOT NEEDED)
Bus fare
Parking fees

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Come and explore the historical era of the 80's & 90's that put Manchester on the map for music. Visit the location of the Sex Pistols gig in the 70's which was the inspiration for it all. With stories of kidnap, bankruptcy and Barbados this guide will give you the lowdown on bands like The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Oasis & even Madonna. What you'll do: Find out where Oasis played their first gig and where they buy their shoes; Visit the site of the Hacienda MADchester's home of the acid house era; Explore the site where Joy Division filmed their greatest hit; Visit the bar where Elbow drink; See the site of the bar where Liam Gallagher and Shaun Ryder were famously banned from.

What to bring

Bring a charged smartphone with at least 50% battery to ensure you can complete the city exploration game.

Make sure you have an active internet connection throughout the experience.

Download the Questo app and create an account using the same email address as your purchase before starting the tour.

Wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking between various music landmarks.

What's not allowed

Infants must not sit on laps during the experience, and infant seats are not available.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

The experience is stroller and pram accessible.

Additional information

Animals or pets are allowed during the experience.

Public transportation is available nearby for convenient access to the starting point and throughout the route.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.