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BEST OF LIVERPOOL-Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
5.0
336 Ratings
Merseyside
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of Liverpool on this engaging walking tour. Discover fascinating stories, iconic landmarks, and the city's musical influence on the world.
Duration:
2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bluecoat - You will meet you guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 10.00am start time meets/departs from the Titanic Memorial, Waterfront. St Nicholas Place L3 1QW & does not meet at the Bluecoat.
- Derby Square - 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.
- Thomas Steers Way - 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.
- Royal Albert Dock Liverpool - 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.
- Beatles Statue - 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.
- The Three Graces - 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.
- Exchange Flags City Square - 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.
- Mathew Street - 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.
- Liverpool Town Hall - 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.
- Eleanor Rigby Statue - 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.
What's Included
- Experienced local Liverpool guides
- Comfortable walking pace with rest stops
What's Not Included
- No food or drink included
Additional Information
Delve into the abundant heritage, traditions, and past of this lively, multicolored metropolis. This pedestrian exploration is ideal for those visiting Liverpool, or anyone keen to learn intriguing details and history about their own place of residence. Our knowledgeable and regional guides are enthusiastic about their city and aim to make every tour enjoyable, captivating, and unforgettable. They will impart personal tales that will vividly illustrate the history and culture of Liverpool.
There will be plenty of chances for you to take amazing photographs, as the tour visits several of the city’s famous buildings and landmarks, demonstrating a mix of both old and contemporary architecture.
Our tour guides will intrigue you with captivating tales from yesterday and highlight interesting and amusing facts throughout the journey. You will discover the city’s impact on global music and get the opportunity to follow in The Beatles’ footsteps as we pass the renowned Cavern Club on Mathew Street.
- 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
Location
The Bluecoat
School Lane
Meet your guide (who will be wearing purple)outside the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX. This is a convenient city centre location.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cheryl
Jun 16, 2024
Rainy day history tour - Excellent tour. Carl had a good knowledge of the City and its history. On a day when it couldn't have rained heavier, he also found sheltered spots to give his talk and even took a slight detour into the museum, to give us some respite from the rain.
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Abbcccaaron
Jun 15, 2024
Great, great, great! Paul was an excellent guide - Great, great, great!
Paul was an excellent guideGreat, great, great!
Paul was an excellent guide: Fun, generous, nice! All the information he shared was pertinent, complete and interesting. I understand much better Liverpool now, its history its current situation, the art, the music... (yes, Paul, I went to the cavern. As you said, the Beattle band was fantastic!)
Thanks again for a wonderful experience!
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Davidh6355
Jun 15, 2024
Liverpool History Walk - Great to get an overview of the history of Liverpool. Very good and friendly guide and learnt lots of facts. Also very good value.
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Mike
Jun 8, 2024
Great walking tour of Liverpool! - Excellent guide who had an immense amount of knowledge on the area, history and current political climate.
The meeting spot was easy to find.
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Katrina_k
Jun 7, 2024
Allan - an afternoon well spent - Allan was a tremendous guide and covered the history of Liverpool from King John to the Beatles over the course of one afternoon. He flexed the itinerary according to our interests and made everyone feel welcome and included so great for solo travellers. A great way to get to know Liverpool
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Irene_e
Jun 5, 2024
Great walking tour - We did not have the greatest of weather, but Pam did an excellent job as a guide. She was full of knowledge and really tailored the tour to us! (We were the only two on the tour). We learned a ton about Liverpool!
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Jaye588
May 31, 2024
A must do to see the real Liverpool - My sister & I were the only 2 on the walking tour - due to people changing walking tours, and others not turning up. We asked Jean if she still wanted to run the tour and she was adamant that it was definitely on. What a wonderful morning we had - Jean was informative, passionate about her city. As there were only 2 of us we able to go into a few places where she knew the locals, and they let us pop in, as it wasn't a big group. My sister was born in Liverpool and left when she was a baby, Jean filled her in to what the city would have been like when she was born. We saw the Town Hall and the staircase that inspired the designers of the Titanic. Our tour ran a little over time and so we took Jean for coffee and cake, as she'd given us such a memorable experience. You will not be disappointed.
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Mark_e
May 21, 2024
Great tour!! - Carl is a great guide! We loved how he shared little-known, inside bits of history with us! We also loved the photographs he brought along to show us examples from the past -- such as the Beatles on the balcony of the Town Hall as they were welcomed back to their hometown by 200,000 some fans. Awesome! Carl is very personable, accommodating to those in the tour group, and a fountain of information! He shared his love and pride for Liverpool with us and left us happy and excited for the time we had spent with him.
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Kayjao
May 10, 2024
Highly recommend for both visitors and people who live in Liverpool! - We had a great time on our tour with Paul, who was a friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable guide. My husband and I brought our 2 year old and although the tour was too long for her to stay in entirety it was easy for one of us to split off a little early while the other stayed. We live in Liverpool and found it an amazing way to learn more about where we live. Highly recommend!!!!
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657louisg
May 10, 2024
Liverpool historical walk - Spent a lovely afternoon strolling around Liverpool in the sunshine with our guide Allan. Really enjoyable and informative walk. Allan was an excellent guide and provided an interesting insight into the heritage and history of the City. Highly recommended.
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