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Liverpool Cultural and Historical Exploration: An Insight into Heritage and Architecture

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Discover the rich heritage, culture, and history of Liverpool on this engaging walking tour. Explore iconic buildings, learn fascinating stories, and capture great photos along the way.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cruise Liverpool - You will meet your guide within the Liverpool Cruise Terminal, and after a brief introduction you will set off on your tour.
Titanic Memorial Liverpool - Your first stop will be at the Titanic Memorial where you will hear about the links Liverpool has with the history and story about most famous cruise liner in the world.
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.
Liverpool Waterfront - Walking along the Waterfront and surrounding streets you may think that the many of the locations and buildings are familiar. Liverpool is a popular choice for films and TV programme makers-see if you can recognise the moved filmed in Liverpool or the city Liverpool is a stand in for !
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.
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.
Bluecoat - You will pass by the Grade I listed Bluecoat building that is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool, and is a fabulous example of Queen Anne Style architecture.
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.
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.
Mathew Street - As walk along the vibrant and bustly Mathew Street, in the Cavern Quartet, 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.
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.
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.
Liverpool Parish Church - Our Lady and Saint Nicholas - The site of the current Liverpool Parish Church has been place of worship for over 750 years. Along with historically interesting tombstones and sculptures to see in the surrounding graveyards and gardens, your will learn of Liverpool’s links to the Slave Trade and North American history.

What's Included

Local Liverpool experienced guides
Easy walking tour with rest stops available

What's Not Included

No food or drink included

Additional Information

Dive into the abundant heritage, traditions, and past of this dynamic and vivacious city.

With only London surpassing in terms of registered structures, you’ll witness splendid architectural works from various eras. The tour involves connections to the Titanic, slavery trade, communal history, and popular culture, making it an idyllic walkthrough for Liverpool’s guests, or locals eager to learn captivating facts about their city.

Our skilled hometown guides brim with enthusiasm about their city, ensuring every tour is exciting, intriguing, and unforgettable. They’ll charm you with riveting tales from yonder years while highlighting amusing trivia, revitalizing Liverpool’s history and culture.

You’ll be able to capture perfect snapshots, as the tour halts at several of the city’s emblematic edifices and monuments, exhibiting a stunning blend of conventional and contemporary architecture.

Our excursion groups are limited in numbers for our guests to relish the experience fully and have ample opportunities to interact with our guides.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Easy walking tour -but please wear comfortable no-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
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 surfaces 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.
We recommend you have a bottle of water/drink with you for the walk and where practical you use a reusable bottle.

Location

Cruise Liverpool

Princes Parade

To meet your guide, please disembark from your cruise ship, walking up the covered ramp into the white building (cruise welcome area). Your guide will meet you there and will be wearing purple and will be holding a welcome sign for LIVERPOOL FAMOUS WALKING TOURS.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

5.0