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Beatles Tour: Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride Experience
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6 Ratings
Liverpool
Experience the ultimate Beatles tour in Liverpool with expert guides and a private taxi or coach. Discover the history and stories behind the fab four in a fun and engaging way.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Beatles Statue - BEATLE’S STATUE BY ANDY EDWARDS. After an introduction to the tour, the first stop is the Beatles statue by Andy Edwards. With chance to grab a selfie with this impressive tribute to the Fab Four that is set against the background of the Three Graces buildings including the Liver Building.
- George Harrison Childhood Home - GEORGE HARRISON’S CHILDHOOD HOME: Heading out of the city to Woolton Village you will pass by the birthplace and childhood home of George Harrison - Number 12 Arnold Grove.
- St. Peter’s Church, Woolton - ST PETER’S CHURCH HALL, CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD: St Peters Church, where John Lennon was a choir boy, Church Hall and graveyard are a special place for all Beatle’s fans to see and visit. You will see the church hall where John and Paul famously met for the first time, and you may even get the chance to step inside the hall and stand on the spot where they were first introduced. Your guide will show you around the nearby graveyard, pointing out several gravestones that are rumoured to have influenced Beatles songs including famously Eleanor Rigby. (For any Liverpool Football Club fans you can also see the gravestone of Bob Paisley-one of the most successful manager in Liverpool Football Club’s history).
- Woolton Village - WOOLTON VILLAGE AND CLUB: Woolton is an historic village dating back to the time of the Domesday book of 1086, will be forever has its place in the Beatles story. Home to St Peter’s Church, John Lennon’s childhood home and the grade II listed Woolton Village Club where the Quarryman once played.
- Mendips - John Lennon Home - JOHN LENNON’S CHILDHOOD HOME: The tour will stop outside Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue, the house where John Lennon lived there with his house-proud Aunt Mimi, in the 1950s, is a memorable experience for all Beatles fans. The house is now a National Trust property and entry tickets to inside the house are not included in this tour and can only be arranged directly with the National Trust.
- 20 Forthlin Rd - PAUL McCARTNEY’S CHILDHOOD HOME: Often referred to as the birthplace of the Beatles’ Forthlin Road is the house in which Paul McCartney lived for several years before he rose to fame with the Beatles. The house is now a National Trust property and entry tickets to inside the house are not included in this tour and can only be arranged directly with the National Trust.
- Strawberry Field - STRAWBERRY FIELD: On this tour you will visit many iconic locations that inspired Beatles songs, none more so than Strawberry Field that had such an influence on the Beatles and especially on John Lennon in later life. You will have free time to visit the garden where you will see the original and famous red gates, cafe & gift shop. Entry tickets to the Strawberry Field exhibition and garden audio tour where you will have chance to see John Lennon’s Piano and many Beatle artefacts and memorabilia are available as a tour add -on option- further details will be supplied separately. (For any Elvis fans you can also see a display of artefacts and memorabilia on display courtesy of Graceland, Memphis)
- St Barnabas Penny Lane - ST BARNABAS WHERE PAUL McCARTNEY WAS A CHOIR BOY: As the tour approaches Penny Lane you will have chance to see the church of St Barnabas and where Paul McCartney was once a choir boy.
- John Lennon statue - JOHN LENNON PEACE STATUE BY LAURA LIAN: A though-provoking sculpture by the late Laura Lian in 2018, this life-size bronze tribute to John Lennon was first displayed in Glastonbury before travelling around the UK and Europe before finally being installed outside St Barnabas’ Church.
- Penny Lane - PENNY LANE: Everyone will want to grab a photo with one of the most famous road name signs in Liverpool.
- 11 Smithdown Pl - PENNY LANE BARBER’S SHOP: “In Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs….” The tour will stop by the barbers shop know at the time as Bioletti’s was mentioned in the lyrics of the first verse of Penny Lane- and your will have chance to grab a photograph yourself too .
- Ringo Starr’s Childhood Home - RINGO STAR’S CHILDHOOD HOME AND MURAL: Heading back towards the city centre you will see the home of Ringo Starr who lived at 10 Admiral Grove in Toxteth. Close by you will get chance to see the impressive mural by John Culshaw that was unveiled in 2022 and covers an entire wall.
- Liverpool Cathedral - LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL: You will pass by the magnificent Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, that the largest cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world, you will hear about its special connection to the Beatles.
- Philharmonic Dining Rooms - PHILHARMONIC DINING ROOMS- AS FEATURED IN PAUL McCARTNEY’S CAR POOL KARAOKE:. tour will take you to the area of Liverpool that was the Beatles earlier stomping grounds. You will visit the pub where John Lennon spent many a lunch hour when he should have been in art college and the Philharmonic Dining Rooms – as seen on TV and the location for Paul McCartney’s appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.
- A Case History - A CASE HISTORY SCULPTURE By JOHN KING: ‘A Case History’ is an intriguing and creative sculpture by John King and known locally as ‘The Hope Street Suitcases’. Each case is labelled with the person it ‘belongs to’ with each one having a famous owner from the Liverpool region- can you find the Beatle’s cases?
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts - SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF THE BEATLES: Hope Street and the surrounding area is rich Beatles History. Here you will see the grammar school that Paul and George attended, and the art college where John and Cynthia Lennon studied. The two grade II listed buildings are now part of Liverpool’s Institute of Performing Arts.
- Hard Days Night Hotel - HARD DAYS NIGHT HOTEL: Located in the heart of the Cavern Quarter, you will see the world’s only Beatles inspired Hotel- the Hard Days Night. Housed in the magnificent Grade II listed Central Buildings, dating back to 1884 the hotel is adorned with four life-size sculptures of John, Paul, George and Ringo on the facade.
- Liverpool Town Hall - LIVERPOOL TOWN HALL: As you drive past the Liverpool Town Hall and Castle Street, hear about Beatles connection to this impressive Grade I listed building and its role and its role in their triumphant homecoming and the scene of Beatlemania.
- Mathew Street - MATHEW STREET: When you step onto Mathew Street-you will be truly walking along a musical memory lane. Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is synonymous with the Cavern Club and The Beatles. As you walk along you will pass by many tributes to the Beatles including the Fab Four themed bar Rubber Sole, and see places the Fab Four frequented before and after their concerts including the White Star and The Grapes pubs.
- The Cavern Club - THE CAVERN CLUB: This tour finishes outside at what has become regarded as the birthplace of The Beatles- The Cavern Club. You will hear about the role this famous club has had on musical culture world-wide and have chance to grab a photo against the backdrop of the Cavern Club. You can opt to jump back on the transport and be taken back to the to Cruise Terminal or finish your tour here with an option to pay on the door of the Cavern Club and go down inside to see the famous music venue. You will then make your own way back to the Cruise Terminal on the Waterfront which is 10-15 minute walk.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Select your own city centre meeting location and time
- Entrance to the Strawberry Field Exhibition and Garden Tour
- Separate driver and a separate guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees into: The childhood homes currently National Trust member £11; Non National Trust £32
- Entry down into the Cavern Club- pay on the door on the day
Additional Information
A must for all Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride tour is packed full of iconic locations. On this half-day tour you will have time to stop for photos & along the way enjoy listening (or signing!) to music of the fab four.
In the comfort of an executive vehicle, this tour runs with a separate driver & is led by an expert guide who is highly knowledgeable & passionate about the Beatles bringing to life the story of the Fab Four with interesting stories & facts as you retrace the steps of the Beatles.
You will see all four childhood homes, colleges they attended, Mathew Street, the Cavern & the Church where they first met-you may even get chance to step-inside & stand on the spot where John met Paul.
Visiting areas of the city that inspired many songs including Penny Lane & Strawberry Field where entry into the Strawberry Field Exhibition is included where you will see John Lennon’s piano that he used to write and record Imagine, and many other many Beatle artefacts.
Location
Beatles Statue
Pier Head
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gmmy
Jul 28, 2024
Lovely tour - We would definitely recommend this private tour. Very enjoyable, with Simon as our guide and Jason as our driver. Simon was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and it was great seeing photos on his Ipad of the Beatles at the very places we were visiting. Very comfortable Benz MPV (we were 4 adults), and Jason was very considerate. Thank you both! Maria and family
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Jodi_g
Jun 25, 2024
Love, Love, Love this tour... Don't miss it - Our tour guide was amazing. He taught us things about the Beatles we didn't know and showed us sites no one else has access to. It was amazing. We had so much fun and would do it all over again if we return to Liverpool. We were there on Sir Paul McCartney's 82 birthday!
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Allison_m
Jun 17, 2024
The BEST Private Beatles tour. - Our family absolutely loved this tour. We have 4 kids ages 9-15 who are all familiar with the Beatles. Our guide, Simon, made it interesting and fun. There were 6 of us in a lovely and comfortable van with a fabulous driver. We enjoyed Simon’s sense of humor! He told interesting stories, took to all the birthplaces, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, the Beatles statue. It was just as I envisioned. Book this tour!! You will not get any better than this for a private tour.
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Fmontyand_m
Feb 28, 2024
Excellent - Jean was very informed
My husband is a huge Beatles fan and today he learned many new facts on the Beatles
Plus being able to visit the childhood hall they met you won’t get on any other tour
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Htcjh
Sep 2, 2023
Best Beatles Tour! Best Guide! - Jean, our tour guide who grew up in the area where the Beatles lived, was the best guide we have ever had. She picked us up with a separate driver and for 4 1/2 hours, she took us on a Ticket to Ride and we experienced everything about the beginning of the Beatles and life in Liverpool. We walked around the area where they first played then spent hours, in a nice Mercedes van, touring all of the places they made famous...Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, saw the grave of Eleanor Rigby, John Lennon's house...just to name a few places we visited. At each stop, the appropriate song was played which added to the fun.
Jean was so passionate about the Beatles that she seemed to make their story come alive. We were sorry that the tour had to end. Besides being a fabulous tour guide, Jean was a lovely, fun person.
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