History Liverpool

Get ready to be dazzled by Liverpool's most iconic landmarks. Our two magnificent cathedrals stand tall, welcoming you to a city soaked in history and culture. But that's just the beginning! Cruise through the leafy suburbs, where you'll catch a glimpse of Ringo Starr's hometown and the very streets that moulded the musical maestros – Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Our lively and knowledgeable local guides will provide Beatles history, making it feel like you're riding through the pages of a rock 'n' roll fairytale. Hold on tight as we make pit stops at the iconic Penny Lane and the enchanting Strawberry Field. Get that Insta-worthy shot beneath the 'blue suburban skies' – our friendly staff are not just guides; they're expert photographers too! The beat never stops on our bus – enjoy a soundtrack of Beatles classics throughout the journey, and on selected tours, get ready for live musical performances that will have you singing along and tapping your feet.

Come and join us on a Walk through Time. Discover and Learn the Full Real History of Liverpool through the ages with our History Walking Tour through Time. Discover how Liverpool developed from a Medieval Trading Town to the Second City of the British Empire from 1207-Present. See and Learn the Fascinating History of the City with your own Professional Tour Guide. We provide a Unique and Entertaining Experience for all ages that’s Fun for the whole family. Our Tour Guides are Professional Local Historians trained to Post-Graduate Degree Level. Our Tours provide an in- depth History of Liverpool and are a great way to see its heritage, famous sites and streets. For the price of just one ticket for £17.00 you will receive your own Tour and Professional, Historian Tour Guide for Liverpool. Take advantage of this Quality and Affordable service now and visit Liverpool in style.

See the best of Liverpool's unique views and explore its fascinating history with this combo-sightseeing ticket. Join us for a River Explorer Cruise aboard the world-famous Mersey Ferry. Sit back, relax and soak in the riverside scenery and landmarks. The cruise gives you the opportunity to see the stunning Liverpool waterfront from the river. Your ferry ticket is valid at any time during the day that you have booked. The cruises depart every hour on the hour from Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden Terminal (just arrive at least 20mins prior to departure to redeem your voucher) Language sheets are available on request at the ferry terminal. Following the cruise take the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour and discover the best sights of this fascinating city. The hop-on hop-off bus provides views of all of the main sights and attractions. Your City Explorer Bus Tour can be used on the same day as your cruise and the following day giving you maximum sightseeing opportunity.

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 cultural influence on the world across the arts, TV, films and music.

Dig up Liverpool’s spine-chilling past on this 1.5-hour ghost walking tour. With your enthusiastic guides leading the way, see some of the city’s most haunted sites and learn about the ghostly apparitions who have been sighted over the years. Feel your blood curdle and the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end as you wander down Liverpool’s Rodney Street, one of the most haunted streets in northern England. Then, end your tour with a visit to the chilling cemetery at Anglican Cathedral.

This Beatles and History Tour will take you on a day you'll never forget! If you visit Liverpool, this is a must for you. We will start Outside the Liverpool Central Library, where our guides with a colourful umbrella will be waiting for you. You will be guided by a local Qualified Tour Guide who will show you Liverpool's hidden gems. American History in William Brown Street outside Walker Art Gallery, World Museum and the stunning Victorian Round Reading Rooms. Enjoy the history and architecture during your walkthrough Liverpool's World Heritage Site Guided walk through the Royal Albert Dock. Learn how and why the city has now emerged as the most vibrant UK city outside London. Mini Magical History Walk along Mathew Street and see outside the famous Cavern Club. Selfie at the new Beatles statues on Liverpool Waterfront in front of the iconic Liver Birds

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city. Only London has more listed buildings, with fine example of architecture across the ages, links to the Titanic, slave trade, social history and popular culture 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 local guides are passionate about their city, making every tour fun, interesting and memorable. They will share fascinating stories from the past and point out intriguing and fun facts along the way bringing 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. We keep our tour groups to a sensible size to ensure everyone can enjoy the tour and has time to ask our guide questions too.

Get your bearings and discover Liverpool through a Scouser’s eyes on our daily tour with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Liverpool into the vibrant city of culture you see today. Over 1.5 hours, you’ll not only uncover Liverpool’s past but also get an authentic glimpse into what it means to be a Liverpudlian today. Along the way, explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks, from the legendary docks and the city’s Titanic connections to the famous mythical Liver Birds and, of course, The Beatles! Whether you're a history buff, music lover, or just curious about the city's soul, there's something for everyone. The tour includes: – Pier Head & The Waterfront – The Albert Docks – Liver Building – Castle Street – Liverpool Town Hall – The Three Graces – The Cavern Club – Tate Liverpool And many hidden treasures!

Join us for a pleasant stroll through the celebrated streets and visit the locations, buildings and monuments that have made Liverpool famous throughout the world. This is a light-hearted tour that introduces you to the key areas in Liverpool while being entertained with stories, information and anecdotes told by your guide. There are photo opportunities galore throughout the tour and your guide will point out some of the best spots. At the end of the tour you will have a good overview of Liverpool, its ancient and modern history as well as the best areas to go for, tourists, shopping, restaurants, bars, entertainment and night clubs. This tour is about finding out what Liverpool has to offer as well as exploring some of its history along the route. We will touch on everything from the Beatles to ghost stories to famous people, grave robbers, local characters and interesting facts and tales. See where Paul McCartney and George Harrison went to school.

Discover Liverpool, one of the most iconic cities in the UK, on our epic walking tours with a flexible 3 day ticket! Join us on a stroll through Liverpool and become an honourary scouser with your newfound knowledge. Our Waterfront tour takes you on a rags to riches journey along the docks. We'll show you the port's humble beginnings to its greatest treasures, including The Royal Albert Dock, Town Hall, and the elegant Castle Street. Afterwards, head into the city centre with us to discover more must-see Liverpool highlights. We take a walk down William Brown Street, the heart of Liverpool's Cultural Quarter, where we will stop by Liverpool Library and the Picton Reading Rooms. If you don't have time to join tours on the same day, don't worry! Your ticket is valid for 3 days from first use. Discover the many fascinating facts about the city's history in our guided tours, use the free Vox City app (included in your ticket) to discover more of Liverpool and its incredible history.

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide. Strolling around Liverpool at your own pace, you'll have the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. Discover all of Liverpool's history: from when it was a small fishers town until today; its grim slavery-trade past and powerful presence in world commerce. Learn about the strong connection between The Beatles and the city, encompassed mostly through the famous Cavern Club. We will walk down to Mersey's river Pier Head, discovering the beautiful Three Graces and one of the most iconic places for selfies in the country. We finish at the Royal Albert Dock leaving you with a list of insider recommendations so you get the most out of your visit. PS: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).

Discover the port city of Liverpool on a 2-hour guided walking tour of its Cavern Quarter and city centre. See iconic locations such as the Picton Reading Rooms, Liverpool Library and Cavern Pub. Start by meeting your guide by the Queen Victoria monument at One Derby Square on James St. Stroll down the famous William Brown Street, the Cultural Quarter, where you'll pass by the World Museum, St George's Hall and more. Hear entertaining stories from your guide about the city and cultural landmarks, along with The Beatles and their rise to global fame. Visit the high street, get top tips about the shopping district and find out the best places for a bite and a pint from your guide. Afterwards, continue your discovery of Liverpool with a sightseeing app. Enjoy self-guided audio tours with highlights including routes through Anfield and Penny Lane.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Liverpool with our immersive self-guided audio tour. From the birthplace of The Beatles to UNESCO World Heritage sites, uncover the rich tapestry of this vibrant maritime city. Delve into over 800 years of history, from medieval origins to industrial powerhouse and cultural capital. Experience the unique blend of influences that have shaped Liverpool's identity, from Irish immigration to musical innovation. Discover local myths and legends, from the Liver Birds to ghostly tales of St. George's Hall. Marvel at the city's diverse architecture, from neo-classical grandeur to modernist masterpieces. With insider knowledge and fascinating facts at every turn, this audio guide brings Liverpool's past and present to life, offering a deep, multifaceted exploration of one of Britain's most captivating cities.

This tour will take you round the original seven streets of Liverpool and explore the banks, offices and very streets that the slavers walked and conducted their everyday business. Visit places where slaves were traded on the streets of Liverpool and even visit a pub that existed in the days of the early slave traders. The whole of Liverpool was mortgaged for £10,000 to fund the construction of the world’s first commercial tidal dock. Learn how this was a major turning point for Liverpool. See some of the places where slaves were sold in Liverpool and newspaper adverts announcing the sale. Take a walk along Castle Street (one of the original streets of Old Liverpool) and see the building where the only branch of the Bank of England existed outside of London. Such was Liverpool’s dominance of the transatlantic slave trade that one in five African captives crossing the ocean was carried in a Liverpool slave ship. Come to Liverpool and Discover. Minimum booking is for 2 people

Audiences can expect a 90-minute, theatrical, walking tour with the infamous and distinctive flavor of street theater-style guiding with exclusive access into the city's darkest and less well-known avenues within the boundary of the city's seven original streets. Locations include the lofty banking halls of Castle Street, the regal opulence of Town Hall, the crooked alley-ways, and sulfuric lamp-lit lanes in the now bustling commercial district. Ending the immersive tour experience within the boundary of a medieval garden hidden beneath a Gothic spire, entered through a trapdoor, and named by Herman Melville himself…The Dead House.

Explore Liverpool’s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the American Civil War at your own pace with this affordable audio tour. • Find out if the Civil War really end in Liverpool and what a fountain in the city centre fountain has to do with the slave markets of Senegal • Hear from producer Tommy Allen who’s authored four books that unpack different aspects of Liverpool’s long history • Do it all in 40 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Liverpool is one of the most filmed in cities in Europe and with us, you will embark on Liverpool's only dedicated Film & TV location walking tour in the region. You will visit the sites of some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, right through to some of the most exciting, independent features of recent years. Even if you're not a movie buff, there is plenty to enjoy with a whole host of pop-culture and local history trivia thrown in for good measure. Your guide, Gary regularly appears on BBC radio discussing the latest projects being made in the city and he also frequently hosts Q&A events with stars of the stage and screen. He has also worked on numerous productions that have been made in the region, so expect anecdotes and personal tales that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. If you want to discover how Liverpool shaped Gotham City, why Tom Hardy loves Merseyside and what started Samuel L. Jackson's love affair with the city, then this is the tour for you!

Personalised and private city walking experience with a Local Host. Football is more than just a game in Liverpool, it’s a part of the city’s heritage and the locals here eat, drink, sleep and breathe football! Home to both Liverpool FC and Everton, the city is packed with bars both owned and visited by players both past and present, so expect to find pieces of football history at every spot you visit! With a Local Host to guide you, you'll pick up on plenty of insider knowledge too.

This is a tour in Spanish where, walking, we will learn everything about the history of the city through the years. In 2.5 hours you will know everything you need to have an unforgettable visit to Liverpool. Of course we will talk about The Beatles, as well as Football and Scouse Culture, World Wars, economic bankruptcies and much more. We will start at the agreed point and time, we will visit the Cultural Quarter, we will go through the Georgian Quarter, to visit the Cathedrals, and the Chinatown, we will talk about the typical food of the city, we will tour Liverpool One, to talk about the transformation of the city before and after the Blitz – World War II. We will walk through the Cavern Quarter, where you will learn a brief account of The Beatles in the city and the emblematic place that saw them grow up, the Cavern Club. From there we will go down to the Royal Albert Dock, where you will learn about its history. We will finish at Pier Head, getting to know the beautiful 3 Graces of the city.

This is the perfect walking tour for any foodie! During the walking tour you will get to try many different culinary delights, guaranteed to get your taste buds tingling – A 4 hrs guided food tour At least 5 food/drink stops (local independents) and a mystery gift to take away A passionate & experienced guide with you throughout Commentary and insight into the history of Liverpool Small groups A variety of amazing foods and flavors.