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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city. This walking tour is perfect for visitors to Liverpool, or anyone who wants to get to know some interesting facts and history about their own city. Our experienced and local guides are passionate about their city and want to make each tour fun, interesting and memorable for everyone. They will share with you, personal stories that will really bring to life the history and culture of Liverpool.
You will have great photo opportunities, as the tour stops at many of the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks, show casing some amazing architecture both historic and new.
Our guides will share with you some fascinating stories from the past and point out for intriguing and fun facts along the way. You will learn of the city’s musical influence on the world and be able to walk in the footsteps of The Fab Four as the tour passes by the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street.
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Local Liverpool experienced guides
Easy walking tour - there are several locations where you can sit down for a few minutes.
No food or drink included
Departure Point
8 School Ln, Liverpool L1 3BX, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Meet your guide outside the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.
Return Details
Stanley St, Mathew St, Liverpool L1 6AA, Verenigd Koninkrijk
Please note this tour are planned to last approx. 2 hours 15 minutes but we recommend allowing up to 2 hours 30 minutes.
Bluecoat, Liverpool, United Kingdom You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX. 5 minutes
Derby Square, Liverpool, United Kingdom As you pass through Derby Square, you will hear about the history of Liverpool Castle that once stood here and is now home to an imposing monument to Queen Victoria. 10 minutes
Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, United Kingdom Located on the site of Liverpool's first dry dock here you will learn of the maritime history of Liverpool that is captured in the large water fountain, and you will be able to have a quick look down to through a port hole. Thomas Steers Way is also home to the oversized LIVERPOOL selfie sign for which the colours change to reflect the season or events throughout the year. 10 minutes
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom As your guide escorts you around the waterfront to the famous Royal Albert dock, you will learn how the Titanic story became an internal part of the maritime history of Liverpool, and how the docks have played an important role in the development of the city. Along the way you will see some standout architecture-old and new, as well as the bronze statue to Bill Fury which has become the fans shrine to him. 30 minutes
Beatles Statue, Liverpool, United Kingdom For any Beatles fans on this tour there will be chance to grab a selfie with the fab four as you pass by the fabulous and iconic Beatles Statue that was sculpted by Andrew Edwards. 10 minutes
The Three Graces, Liverpool, United Kingdom Collectively called the The Three Graces, you will learn about the history and heritage of the Grade II listed Cunard Building, The Port of Liverpool Building and of the iconic Liver Building. 15 minutes
Exchange Flags City Square, Liverpool, United Kingdom Exchange Flags is a Grade II listed and its buildings form a splendid courtyard that faces the Town Hall. With a history that includes an important role in the Second World War. Nelson Monument it also houses the large bronze monument to Nelson that dates to the early 1800's. 10 minutes
Mathew Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom As walk along the vibrant and bustly Mathew Street you will be walking in the footsteps of many musical icons. Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is synonymous with the Cavern Club and amongst other famous muscial artists, The Beatles. You will have chance to have your photo taken in front of the Cavern Club and see all the links along the street to its musical past and learn about this streets lasting and world-wide cultural influence. 20 minutes
Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool, United Kingdom As you walk towards the current Grade I listed Town Hall that is recognised as one of the finest surviving 18th-century town halls in England, you will hear about the history of its predecessors that dates back to the 1500's. 10 minutes
Eleanor Rigby Statue, Liverpool, United Kingdom Take a chance to sit down as you have a photo taken sitting next to Eleanor on her bench while you hear Eleanor's story and about Tommy Steel her famous musical creator. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
We recommend you have a bottle of water with you for the walk
Easy walking tour -but please wear comfortable no-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
Well behaved dogs welcome but please bear in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times.
Locations are accessible for strollers/wheelchairs but please in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times, passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
daneC4777YK
05 Nov 2024
A very good history tour of Liverpool, very knowledgeable and friendly guides, didnt feel rushed, some great photo chances.
dpL2501IB
02 Nov 2024
Excellent time spent with Pam who brought the city to life for us with places we would not otherwise have discovered . Highly recommended.
JudyLEdgware
02 Nov 2024
Pam was our tour leader and she was excellent. She took us to places we wouldn't have seen on our own and explained the history so well. I have already recommended the tour, including to Liverpudlians!
This tour in
England
is organized by
Liverpool Famous Walking Tours
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