Liverpool Culture and History Guided Walking Tour
Save time researching Liverpool’s past, and get an insider’s account of the city’s history, heritage, and culture on this guided walking tour. Hear personal stories that you won't find in a guidebook, get top tips on photo opportunities, and check off a variety of key landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Royal Albert Dock, the Beatles Statue (or alternative statues when access is restricted), and Liverpool Town Hall.
Highlights
- ✓The perfect overview tour for first-time travelers to Liverpool
- ✓Instead of being held up in traffic, save time by exploring the city on foot
- ✓Hear behind-the-scenes stories about The Beatles and pass by The Cavern Club
- ✓Get an insider's perspective on Liverpool from a local guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.
- ✓You will stop at this splendid monument in honour of Sailors Home that served the maritime community and is a great chance for a photo with a golden Liver bird !
- ✓You will explore this fascinating area known as Ropewalks in Liverpool is called that because it was historically the location of rope-making for sailing ships.
- ✓Tucked away close to the Ropewalk district is Campbell square that is home to The Bridewell an impressive converted Victorian Gaol - and you may even get the chance to see inside one of the original cells.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓You will walk along Castle Street that has a rich history and you can still see a connection to the medieval times and is framed by beautiful buildings and architecture.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Your tour will end at the end of Mathew Street a convenient city centre location. You then have the option of exploring Mathew Street and the Cavern quarter yourself, or if you wanted to learn about the Beatles and discover how the Fab Four became the most famous band in the world then why not book onto our Beatles Walking Tour.
What's included
- ✓Guided Walking Tour
- ✓Departs from the city centre, outside the Bluecoat building, School Lane, L1 3BX (not College Lane)
- ✓Local Liverpool experienced guides
What's not included
- ✓No food or drink included
Good to know
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We recommend you have a bottle of water with you for the walk
Walking tour over two hours -no hills or stairs 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
On occasion due to operational reasons we may opt to change the route or not be able to access a location
On occasion access to Andy Edwards Beatle Statue is restricted-instead we visit alternative statues
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Liverpool Culture and History Guided Walking Tour
Save time researching Liverpool’s past, and get an insider’s account of the city’s history, heritage, and culture on this guided walking tour. Hear personal stories that you won't find in a guidebook, get top tips on photo opportunities, and check off a variety of key landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Royal Albert Dock, the Beatles Statue (or alternative statues when access is restricted), and Liverpool Town Hall.
Highlights
- ✓The perfect overview tour for first-time travelers to Liverpool
- ✓Instead of being held up in traffic, save time by exploring the city on foot
- ✓Hear behind-the-scenes stories about The Beatles and pass by The Cavern Club
- ✓Get an insider's perspective on Liverpool from a local guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.
- ✓You will stop at this splendid monument in honour of Sailors Home that served the maritime community and is a great chance for a photo with a golden Liver bird !
- ✓You will explore this fascinating area known as Ropewalks in Liverpool is called that because it was historically the location of rope-making for sailing ships.
- ✓Tucked away close to the Ropewalk district is Campbell square that is home to The Bridewell an impressive converted Victorian Gaol - and you may even get the chance to see inside one of the original cells.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓You will walk along Castle Street that has a rich history and you can still see a connection to the medieval times and is framed by beautiful buildings and architecture.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Your tour will end at the end of Mathew Street a convenient city centre location. You then have the option of exploring Mathew Street and the Cavern quarter yourself, or if you wanted to learn about the Beatles and discover how the Fab Four became the most famous band in the world then why not book onto our Beatles Walking Tour.
What's included
- ✓Guided Walking Tour
- ✓Departs from the city centre, outside the Bluecoat building, School Lane, L1 3BX (not College Lane)
- ✓Local Liverpool experienced guides
What's not included
- ✓No food or drink included
Good to know
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
We recommend you have a bottle of water with you for the walk
Walking tour over two hours -no hills or stairs 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
On occasion due to operational reasons we may opt to change the route or not be able to access a location
On occasion access to Andy Edwards Beatle Statue is restricted-instead we visit alternative statues
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.