Off the Cobbles with Danny
Highlights
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St. Peter’s Square, where the Cenotaph war memorial is located
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Albert Square, home of the impressive neo-Gothic town hall
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St. Mary's Catholic Church, also known as the Hidden Gem
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St. Ann's Square, where the Homeless Jesus statue rests
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Manchester Cathedral, with its beautiful medieval architecture
Summary
This unique walking tour is led by Danny, an “adopted Mancunian”, to show people the city’s streets as he has lived them. His tour is a thoughtful and poetic exploration that will transport you to the flip side of Manchester, beyond the mere surface of its tourist attractions and into the depths of his own experience of homelessness.
Tour info
Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Manchester M2 5DB
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Danny's passion is abundantly clear throughout the tour as he helps you see Manchester in a different light by contextualising some of the city’s most beautiful areas in the experience of Manchester’s homeless community, and his own personal experience. Each stop is marked with either a poignant poetry piece, written by Danny, or an anecdote from his time on the streets.
This tour is educational and enjoyable in equal parts, with a wonderful guide who is happy to answer any of your questions about his experience of homelessness. Combating stigmas around homelessness with his words, Danny’s tour will open your eyes to the real experiences of homeless people in Manchester.
Your experience starts at the Manchester Cenotaph, where you’ll meet Danny with his green hoodie on and set off on a thoughtful and poetic tour of the city. Looking beyond its famous sights into its lesser-seen stories of the city - this tour will make you stop and appreciate landmarks as emblematic as Manchester Cathedral down to singular pieces of street art in the Northern Quarter.
Each stop is marked with either a piece of Danny’s poetry or a personal story about his time on the streets, and he’s happy to answer any questions you might have - he describes this as a walking talking tour; any question, any time. Danny's powerful and insightful poetry, for many, is a highlight of the tour. He is now a published poet and has performed his work at venues across Manchester. His story shows the impact the arts can have on the mental and emotional health of the homeless community, and he’s passionate about using his experience to raise awareness and tackle stigma about homelessness.
He started writing poetry after taking part in a creative skills workshop, run by the Arthur and Martha production company for those experiencing homelessness. This learning experience inspired Danny and ignited his love of writing, as well as rebuilding his confidence, helping him move off the streets.
Each stop is marked with either a piece of Danny’s poetry or a personal story about his time on the streets, and he’s happy to answer any questions you might have - he describes this as a walking talking tour; any question, any time. Danny's powerful and insightful poetry, for many, is a highlight of the tour. He is now a published poet and has performed his work at venues across Manchester. His story shows the impact the arts can have on the mental and emotional health of the homeless community, and he’s passionate about using his experience to raise awareness and tackle stigma about homelessness.
He started writing poetry after taking part in a creative skills workshop, run by the Arthur and Martha production company for those experiencing homelessness. This learning experience inspired Danny and ignited his love of writing, as well as rebuilding his confidence, helping him move off the streets.
The tour finishes at 111 Piccadilly, where you’ll see a striking mural created by local artists who are or have been homeless.
Things to know
Before you go
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two miles of walking on pavements, with a short break in the middle
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Invisible Cities is a Social Enterprise. This means we are a social business with a social conscience. We don't believe in labels or stereotypes and we want to show that everyone has great potential, a fact reflected in our tour guides. We train people affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city and offer these alternative tours to tourists and locals.
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