Tripadvisor reveals this year’s top-rated travel experiences and Manchester had made the list
Tripadvisor®, the world's largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its annual 2025 Travellers' Choice® Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do.
The awards highlight the highest rated attractions and experiences around the world based on Tripadvisor reviews.
Additionally there are 10 sub-categories including: Amusements & Water Parks, Bucket List, Cultural & Historic, Family-Friendly, Food & Drink, Nature & Outdoors, Sailing & Day Cruises, Water Sports and two special one-off lists for 2025, 25th Anniversary Experiences and 25th Anniversary Attractions.
Kristen Dalton, President, Tripadvisor said: "With such a huge selection of travel activities and excursions available on the platform, Tripadvisor helps travelers find the experiences that turn a trip into a lifelong memory.”
Adding: “Whether you crave adrenaline or prefer to take things slow, ‘The Best of the Best Things to Do’ showcases the World’s top-rated experiences.”
Top Experiences in the UK:
- London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, London
- Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket, Edinburgh
- The Manchester City Stadium Tour, Manchester
- Canoe Aqueduct tours Llangollen, Froncysyllte, Wales
- Original Harry Potter Locations Tour in Edinburgh : Guided Tour, Edinburgh
- St. Nicholas Market and Air Raid Shelter Walking Tour, Bristol
- Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London, London
- The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Chelsea FC Stadium Tours and Museum, London
- Full-Day Trip: Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands from Edinburgh, Edinburgh
The Manchester City Stadium tour has been named as the third best experience in the UK. The tour of the iconic Etihad Stadium costs £30 and lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes.