Etihad Stadium

The impressive home of Manchester City Football Club, originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. This modern stadium offers behind-the-scenes tours showcasing the club's recent success and state-of-the-art facilities in East Manchester's regenerated Sportcity complex. It ranks among Manchester's most visited sights, and for good reason - most itineraries include it on day one. Tickets cost £20 adult, £12 child for stadium tour and 1.5-2 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: High - do not skip Time needed: 1.5-2 hours Best for: modern football stadium showcasing manchester Skip if: You're not interested in football or prefer historic venues over modern ones Cost: £20 adult, £12 child for stadium tour

You'll walk through the player tunnel onto the pristine pitch, visit the home dressing room, and experience the press conference room. The modern facilities showcase the club's recent Premier League and European success through interactive displays.

Accessibility: Fully wheelchair accessible with dedicated viewing areas and facilities

Modern football stadium showcasing Manchester City's transformation and success. That puts it near the top of any Manchester visit, and it deserves the spot. Combine it with Manchester Cathedral and Pankhurst Centre - they are close enough to walk between and together make the strongest half-day in Manchester. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You're not interested in football or prefer historic venues over modern ones

• Book online for better prices and guaranteed slots.
• Take the tram to avoid parking issues.
• Check fixture list as tours cancelled on match days.

Insider tip: The pitch-side tunnel experience includes sitting in Pep Guardiola's manager seat

Photography encouraged throughout tour, great stadium bowl and pitch shots