Liverpool: A Complete Tour Experience with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise

Experience the best of Liverpool with a combo-sightseeing ticket. Take a River Explorer Cruise to see the stunning waterfront, then hop on the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour to explore the city’s top sights and attractions.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

River Cruise & Sightseeing Bus Tour (11 stops) (Route)

Operating Schedule: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to redeem your ticket, as the ferry leaves on the hour. Check the Mersey Ferries website for departure dates. During this 50-minute river cruise, you’ll explore Liverpool’s rich musical and maritime history along the river Mersey. From ‘The Beatles’ performing on ‘Riverboat Shuffle’ cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, this ferry is filled with memories. Relax and enjoy the engaging commentary, marvel at the wildlife, and soak in the heritage. The 50-minute cruise departs hourly from Liverpool, Pier Head, stops at Seacombe, Wirral, and returns to Liverpool Pier Head. The cruise includes excellent recorded commentary and cruise fact sheets available in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. Upon returning to Liverpool Pier Head, the City Explorer open-top bus tour will be waiting to continue your journey. The last bus departs at 3pm, but your ticket is valid for 24 hours. The City Explorer showcases the best of Liverpool, with stops at iconic landmarks and a live guide on every bus. Stops include: Albert Dock, Liverpool Pier Head, Mathew Street (home of the famous Cavern Club), Walker Art Gallery & St George’s Hall, Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, St Luke’s bombed-out church, Chinatown (Chinese arch), Cains Brewery, Liverpool Marina, and M&S Arena & Conference Halls. Your City Explorer bus tour ticket can be used on the same day as your cruise and the following day, maximizing your sightseeing opportunities.

1. Pier Head
Ferries depart every hour on the hour between 10am - 4pm

2. Mathew Street
Home of the famous Cavern Club

3. Walker Art Gallery
Home of Museums and Galleries of Liverpool

4. Metropolitan Cathedral

5. Liverpool Cathedral

6. China Town - Liverpool
Chinese arch

7. Cains Brewery Village
Baltic Market, independent bars, coffee shops, and stalls

8. M&S Bank Arena

9. Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Points of Interest

  • Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

  • St. George’s Hall

  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

  • Walker Art Gallery

  • Chinatown

  • Pier Head

  • St Luke’s Bombed Out Church

  • Mersey Ferries

  • Mathew Street

What's Included
  • Hop-on hop-off open top bus tour
  • River Cruise
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Discover the beauty and rich history of Liverpool with this organized sightseeing package. Embark on a River Explorer Cruise on the globally renowned Mersey Ferry. Lean back, unwind, and immerse yourself in the riverside panorama and iconic landmarks. The cruise showcases the breathtaking waterfront of Liverpool from the river’s perspective.

Your ferry pass is valid throughout the booked day at your convenience. The cruises are scheduled to set sail every hour from the Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden Terminal (ensure to arrive a minimum of 20mins before the departure time to exchange your voucher). Language assistance is available at the ferry terminal upon request.

After the cruise, jump on the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour to uncover the top sights of this intriguing city. The hop-on hop-off bus provides vistas of all the city’s main attractions. You can utilize your City Explorer Bus Tour ticket on the same day as your cruise and also the next day, offering you ample sightseeing flexibility.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A coffee shop & restrooms can be found onboard the ferry
  • The ferry is accessible on the main deck for wheelchairs
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Arrive at least 25 minutes prior to redeem your voucher at Liverpool Pier Head Gerry Marsden terminal.
  • Your ticket is valid for any cruise on the day of your ticket. The River Cruise departs every hour on the hour from Liverpool. Please check Mersey Ferries website for up to date departures and notices.
  • The hop on hop off bus tour part of the ticket is valid for 48 hours from redemption.
  • The last bus tour is at 3pm - however, you can use it the following day!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Liberata_t
Aug 26, 2024
Great way to see the city - Excellent way to see the river/ city! The weather was not very good however being in the cruise was a perfect to see the outline of the city. We enjoyed hearing the commentator but it could've been a bit louder because of the boat engines.
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Lorraine_d
Aug 25, 2024
Brilliant value for money - Excellent trip guides were brilliant so much information 😀 Also got the added bonus of free bus trip from Seacombe to New Brighton. Highly recommend
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Bob_j
Aug 22, 2024
Good combination - This was a good combination. We used the bus service to scout out the location of sites and to return to the ones we wanted to see. The boat trip was an added bonus.
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Susan_w
Aug 15, 2024
Great experience - Great way to see Liverpool & learn about the history. Loved it! People were very friendly, the restaurant we ate at was so good!
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Alan_f
Aug 13, 2024
Great fun on both the cruise and open top bus - A great 50 minutes on the cruise and never knew how fascinating and historical Liverpool is. The bus tour was fantastic, our tour guide had so much to tell us and interacted with everyone, great thing is you can hop on hop off as often as you like for 2 days. Worth every penny
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Lyn_t
Aug 4, 2024
A wonderful experience. What a fun city, so much to offer. - Great to learn more about the mighty Mersey River. Tour guides for the bus tour were excellent. All in all a great experience.
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Michaelseaver
Jul 26, 2024
Nice introduction to Central Liverpool and the Mersey - Well organized and very informative. It was educational and enlightening as well as quite scenic and restful. We learned about non-Beatles Liverpool so it was the perfect addition to the Beatles Tour and Museum. Had I been in charge of the weather, I would have requested just a tad bit warmer and sunnier, but we didn't let that stop us! Bravo! Very enjoyable and a nice way to be introduced to the city!
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Laurence_h
Aug 29, 2024
Liverpool is a great city - Fantastic guide on the bus tour, very knowledgeable. Ferry was a little underwhelming, you can’t hear the commentary easily.
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Rlnicholls
Aug 5, 2024
Worth the effort - Basic ride on the ferry but when in Liverpool we just had to do the ferry across the Mersey,. The open top bus was a good ride around the city with plenty of stops to get on and off and never had to wait ling for the next bus. The guides giving the commentary on the way round were hilarious typical scouse humour.
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Christine_g
Jul 29, 2024
Bus Tour Cancelled - Unfortunately due to a Pride Festival the Bus Tour did not run although I had booked and paid for it.
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