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Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
(597) Reviews
Liverpool
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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. ...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Walking Tour
Local Liverpool experienced guides
No food or drink included
Meeting Points
Departure
The Bluecoat
Meet in front of The Bluecoat building (Bluecoat Chamber) School Lane L1 3BX. Your guide (wearing purple) will be at the main gates which in front of the courtyard of The Bluecoat. If you are at the back on College Lane please go around to the front on School Lane. (this is not the Blue Coat School)
Return
Mathew Street
This tour ends at a convenient city centre location at the entrance to Mathew Street. You can then opt to explore Mathew Street on your own where you will find the Cavern Club, or if you wanted to enjoy a walking tour about the Fab Four, then you could book onto our Beatles walking tour.
Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
(597) Reviews
Liverpool
About
Maximum 20 per tour group.
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. ...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Walking Tour
Local Liverpool experienced guides
No food or drink included
Meeting Points
Departure
The Bluecoat
Meet in front of The Bluecoat building (Bluecoat Chamber) School Lane L1 3BX. Your guide (wearing purple) will be at the main gates which in front of the courtyard of The Bluecoat. If you are at the back on College Lane please go around to the front on School Lane. (this is not the Blue Coat School)
Return
Mathew Street
This tour ends at a convenient city centre location at the entrance to Mathew Street. You can then opt to explore Mathew Street on your own where you will find the Cavern Club, or if you wanted to enjoy a walking tour about the Fab Four, then you could book onto our Beatles walking tour.
Itinerary
1
Bluecoat
You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.
5 minutes
2
Liverpool Sailors Home Gateway'
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 !
5 minutes
3
Henry Street
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.
15 minutes
4
Campbell Square
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.
10 minutes
5
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.
10 minutes
6
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.
20 minutes
7
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.
10 minutes
8
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.
15 minutes
9
Castle Street
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.
10 minutes
10
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.
10 minutes
11
Exchange Flags
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.
10 minutes
12
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.
10 minutes
13
Mathew Street
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.
