What to do and see in Liverpool, England: The Best Walking Tours

November 20, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Liverpool's fortunes have historically been tied to shipping. But imports and exports like sugar, spice and tobacco pale in comparison with Liverpool's most famous export of all—the Beatles. Relive the hysteria at the Beatles Story Experience, and check out Paul's childhood home, but also leave time for exploring Liverpool Cathedral and the Walker Art Gallery.
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1. The Beatles Walking Tour in Liverpool

The Beatles, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1BY, UK Fun Top Fun England
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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With a line-up comprising of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, they are considered the most influential band of all time. The simple guys from the industrial town were able to not only create extraordinary, original music, but also conquer the world. The road to fame for this legendary music band was difficult but very exciting. Did you know that during the band's first concert, people threw coins, whistled, and threw bitter replies at them? Beatles raised more money from the ground than they did for the show. The Beatles were constantly accompanied by scandals. This music group set the fashion of the time with their clothes and style. Millions of people around the world were crazy about them. Did you know that The Beatles have sold over a billion records worldwide? Hear the story of The Beatles and many interesting facts about its members from your local charismatic guide.

Inclusions: Local Guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket: The Beatles Story: £17.00 - £11.70: The Cavern Club: from 12 pm: £5.00 - £2.50

Reviewed By antonialanzadajeta

I had a fantastic tour of the city in early September with a Blue Badge guide called Andrew. He had a wonderful depth of knowledge and a delightful sense of humour. What lovely way to see this city which I have visited quite a few times but always on my own. Thank you Andrew for a really interesting morning!

2. Unique Beatles Liverpool Walking Tour in English

Philharmonic Dining Rooms, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX, UK KR Spanish and English Tours Liverpool
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This Beatles Tour will take you on a day you'll never forget! If you visit Liverpool and you love the Beatles, this is a must for you. We will walk through all the memorable places with informative commentary. We will start at the Philamonic Dining Rooms made famous by Paul McCartney's appearance there for James Corden's carpool karaoke and was a regular haunt of the Fab Four. The story will continue along Hope Street at the art school where John went next to the Liverpool institute Paul and George attended. We will wend our way into the city centre using the route they used passing the locations that played a part in their meteoric rise to fame, Le Ye Cracke, The Blue Angle, The Jacaranda and others until we reach Mathew Street and the world famous Cavern Club. All told with an indepth continuity and wit. The Liverpool Pillharmonic in Hope Street is our meeting point. Don't miss this opportunity to visit the most emblematic attractions of the city.

Inclusions: Certified Guide

Exclusions: Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation

Reviewed By TheCatInLondon

Really good walk, super informative in a nice and interesting way! Definitely a must do when visiting the city, you'll learn a lot of cool stuff!

3. Private Liverpool Ghost Tour: Haunted City Center Exploration Game

Liverpool Lime Street, Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, UK Questo Liverpool | City Games & Tours
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Embark on a quest around Liverpool by solving clues that will take you to the most haunted places in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own Queen Victoria Monument, St. George's Hall, the Playhouse Theatre, and more. + Discover the most haunted stories about Liverpool Town Hall, The Bluecoat, and more + Find out the horror stories of the people who used to live in Liverpool Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked. Start and stop whenever you want. Along the way, you’ll find horror stories that will give you the chills. Dare you go on this tour?

Inclusions: Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later, This is the safest tour you can book: private, no human contact, you will avoid crowds., This tour is always available to book. We are open 24/7, every day of the week., Play offline: you DON'T NEED an internet connection to play this city game

Exclusions: A physical tour guide

4. Liverpool Imperial Tour

51 Paradise St, Liverpool L1 3EU, UK KR Spanish and English Tours Liverpool
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This is a tour in English and Spanish where walking, we will know everything about the history of the city through the years. We will discover how the city became famous as one of the main piers in the country and one of the most important ports in the world. We will narrate its entire history related to the Atlantic slave trade, World War II, economic crises, and more.

Inclusions: English guide Included

Exclusions: Private transportation, Snacks

Reviewed By TheCatInLondon

Really good walk, super informative in a nice and interesting way! Definitely a must do when visiting the city, you'll learn a lot of cool stuff!

5. Reel Tours: Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour

Williamson Square, Liverpool L1, UK Reel Tours
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Liverpool is one of the most filmed in cities in Europe and with us, you will embark on Liverpool's only dedicated Film & TV location walking tour in the region. You will visit the sites of some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, right through to some of the most exciting, independent features of recent years. Even if you're not a movie buff, there is plenty to enjoy with a whole host of pop-culture and local history trivia thrown in for good measure. Your guide, Gary regularly appears on BBC radio discussing the latest projects being made in the city and he also frequently hosts Q&A events with stars of the stage and screen. He has also worked on numerous productions that have been made in the region, so expect anecdotes and personal tales that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else. If you want to discover how Liverpool shaped Gotham City, why Tom Hardy loves Merseyside and what started Samuel L. Jackson's love affair with the city, then this is the tour for you!

Inclusions: Tour Guide (Reel Tours owner, Gary Lunt)

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Reviewed By N2531JXcherylh

What a great way to spend a Sunday in liverpool with Gary from Reel Tours,the knowledge of the films made in liverpool is astonishing, we were made to feel welcome from the start and what a great way to get a different view of liverpool,he also recommend a great greek resturant called Zorbas fantastic meal,we would defentatly recommend this tour 100%.

6. 2-Hour Private Liverpool Walking Tour

The Beatles, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1BY, UK Liverpool Tour Company
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This 2 hour private Liverpool walking tour is the perfect introduction to to the city and a great way to orientate and immerse yourself. On your private tour you will be introduced to Liverpool’s top attractions and explore the city with your fun and knowledgeable tour guide who will bring your day to life and help you to plan the rest of your time in Liverpool. You will make a lot of fun memories.

Inclusions: Professional, fun & knowledgeable local expert, Bilingual guides (English, German) , Walking tour offering a rounded picture of Liverpool

Exclusions: Food, drinks or entry fees, Gratuities

7. Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour

Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX, UK Shiverpool
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Dig up Liverpool’s spine-chilling past on this 1.5-hour ghost walking tour. With your enthusiastic guides leading the way, see some of the city’s most haunted sites and learn about the ghostly apparitions who have been sighted over the years. Feel your blood curdle and the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end as you wander down Liverpool’s Rodney Street, one of the most haunted streets in northern England. Then, end your tour with a visit to the chilling cemetery at Anglican Cathedral.

Inclusions: Local guides

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By cathy711

We did a new tour Hope Street shivers which ended in the spooky necropolis of the cathedral. I really enjoyed this tour. The guides were engaging and funny and dealt with ‘hecklers’ really well. The tour was spooky and informative and was great fun. Will definitely be doing some of the other new tours coming up.

8. Downtown Liverpool Walking Tour - In Spanish

Williamson Square, Liverpool L1, UK KR Spanish and English Tours Liverpool
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This is a tour in Spanish where walking, we will know everything about the trajectory of the city through the years. In 2.5 hours you will know everything you need to have an unforgettable visit in Liverpool. Of course we will talk about The Beatles, as well as Footbal and Scouse Culture, World Wars, economic bankruptcies and much more. We will start in Williamson Square, from there we will visit the Cultural Room, We will go through the Georgian Quarter, to visit the Cathedrals, and the Chinatown, we will talk about the city's typical food, we will tour Liverpool One, to talk about the transformation of the city before and after the Blitz - World War II. We will walk through the Cavern Quarter, where you will know a brief account of The Beatles in the city and the emblematic place that saw them grow, the Cavern Club. From there we will go down to the Royal Albert Dock port, where you will know its history. We will finish at Pier Head, knowing the beautiful 3 Thanks of the city.

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Reviewed By CuriousVeganGuy

I enjoyed a great COVID-safe, walking tour with Rob. It was entertaining and very informative. I learned a lot about the city and of course The Beatles. I'm now even more interested in them. Liverpool has a rich history.

9. Lake District Adventure Sightseeing Day Trip from Liverpool

World Museum, Liverpool L3 8EW, UK BusyBus
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Sightseeing Tours the way they should be. Fully narrated and escorted by driver guides who love their jobs almost as much as you will love your day with them. Our Lake District tour will take you to places not normally visited by the casual tourist, showing you the true essence of why this part of the country is so spectacular.. Fun and laughter all the way, all day.

Inclusions: Map, Narration, Media, Audio, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By Pety_3000-

I joined the North Wales Adventure with Busy Bus, on 26/9/2020. It was a fantastic day trip through N. Wales and the Snowdonia Park. The places we visited, the scenery we met, the organisation of the trip were brilliant. Frank, our driver and guide was amazing! He made our tour unforgettable! A wonderful man, who loves his job and made us a little Welsh too. I'm looking forward to joining more day trips with Busy Bus. Thank you.

10. Liverpool Guided Walk in footsteps of Beatles - Free Chidren's places

Central Library, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EW, UK Brilliant Tours
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Now in its 7th year & with free places for children this safe family friendly socially distanced guided walking tour is totally outside in small group numbers & is the best Culture, History & Beatles experience in Liverpool. Your local tour guide who is a Beatles expert will lead you from Liverpool Central Library on William Brown Street through the World Heritage Site, avoiding all the busiest places. There is much more to Liverpool than the Beatles and you will see the waterfront, historic Royal Albert Docks, superb architecture & understand the legacy left by 'the Fab Four' and how the city has changed The tour finishes on the waterfront in front of Liverpool's iconic buildings called the "Three Graces"

Inclusions: Professional, local guide, Socially distanced Guided walk in the fresh air avoiding the busiest places, Take photos outside the Cavern Club, Royal Albert Docks & Billy Fury Statue

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Reviewed By katjo67

The best part of the trip was our host, very informative, and professional. Neil took us on the Beatles tour, we were with 2 teanagers, who also enjoyed the trip, even tho they said they had never heard of them. Book with Brilliant tours you will not be disappointed, thanks Niel for making our trip memorable

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