Top Liverpool Historical Tours

This is an ideal overview tour of Liverpool's main sights. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, go on this pre-planned sightseeing bus route of 14 interesting landmarks and attractions. Sights passed include the Royal Albert Dock, St. George's Hall, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Liverpool Cathedral, and plenty more surprises.

Save time researching Liverpool’s past, and get an insider’s account of the city’s history, heritage, and culture on this guided walking tour. Hear personal stories that you won't find in a guidebook, get top tips on photo opportunities, and check off a variety of key landmarks in a short space of time—such as the Royal Albert Dock, the Beatles Statue, and Liverpool Town Hall.

Fans of the “Fab Four”—get ready for a Beatles-themed extravaganza. This guided tour is the perfect way to save time and tick off lots of places related to the world-renowned band. Stroll past the Beatles Statue, the Hard Days Night Hotel, and the Eleanor Rigby Statue; and enjoy guide commentary about Liverpool’s music culture and the backstory of The Beatles.

See the sights of Liverpool and learn about its history–dating all the way back to 1207 on this walking tour. Save hours of research time and instead, let your historian guide explain the timeline of the city. The tour visits highlights such as the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Monument, the Old Dock, and the Royal Albert Dock.

Enjoy a relaxing way to explore Liverpool—and admire a perspective of the city that many other visitors miss—aboard a sightseeing cruise on the River Mersey. Avoid becoming footsore and just sit back, relax, and soak in the riverside scenery; this time-saving tour passes many of Liverpool's top waterfront attractions. As you go, the included audio commentary reveals the stories behind the sights.

Attention Beatles fans — this tour is the one you’ve been looking for. Skip the queue at the Liverpool Beatles Museum and access a vast collection of Beatles memorabilia and authentic costumes, instruments and countless treasures. Read letters written by band members, and see exclusive footage of the band performing and practicing. A true insiders look at the most famous rock and roll band in the world.

Immerse yourself in the story of the Beatles and other ground-breaking figures at the British Music Experience in Liverpool’s National Museum of Popular Music. Save time with skip-the-line access and explore 70 years of British musical history through video interviews, memorabilia, and interactive areas where you can try your hand at playing some iconic tunes.

Unlike most walking tours, this tour is limited to 10 people so you won't be in a huge group! Book on to our essential city highlights walking tour of Liverpool where you’ll see the grand Pier Head, visit our stunning cathedrals, and explore lots of hidden gems! What makes this tour special? We take care of you whilst on the tour and will answer any questions you may have and also recommend any places to eat or drink along the way! ALL children under 16 go free! Time: 11am to 1pm (7 days a week) Distance: 2 miles (approximately) Price: £19 adults Children under 16 go FREE Please Note* online booking closes at 9pm the previous day (unless there is already a booking then it will stay open until 1 hour before the tour). Please email us for details.

Enjoy an active way to explore Liverpool—and see the city’s top Beatles-related landmarks, all in just half a day—on this small-group electric bike tour. After meeting your guide in the city center, you’ll grab your bike and helmet and zip off on two wheels. Discover both John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes (and the church hall where they first met), visit Penny Lane and the grave of Eleanor Rigby, and more.

Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building is known for its 360-degree views and its fascinating history—as the building dates all the way back to the 1900s. See the highlights of this beautiful building at a time slot that works for you by prebooking entry. Once inside, watch a dazzling audio-visual screening to learn about the city’s history; then, enjoy plenty of great photo opportunities from multiple viewing decks.

The Beatles are a focal point for many travelers to Liverpool but the top Beatles spots are scattered around the city. Spare yourself hours spent researching and navigating public transportation and enjoy the services of another British icon—the classic black cab—on this dedicated Beatles tour. Your private driver-guide offers humor, warmth, and insider knowledge, plus tons of the types of tales only local insiders know.

If you like the freedom of exploring independently but don't have time to research, this self-guided audio tour is the perfect way to discover historic Liverpool, once Britain's slave trade capital. Start and stop the tour as often as you like. You'll visit highlights including St. George's Hall, the Cavern Club, the Beatles statue, and the monument to the Hillsborough football stadium tragedy, learning fascinating trivia as you go.

Get to know Liverpool’s history and its Beatles heritage on a walking tour of the city. Led by a local guide, who is passionate about Liverpool and its musical roots, the tour showcases some of the city's tucked-away treasures along with classic sites like the Cavern Club and the Beatles statues at Liverpool Waterfront.

Although set in Birmingham, the famous Peaky Blinders TV series was actually filmed in Liverpool. During this small group walking tour, you’ll visit several filming locations from all six seasons and hear stories about the makings of the show. For those true Peaky Blinders fans, this walking tour perfectly compliments the Peaky Blinders bus tour, which takes you to completely different filming locations.

Discover and experience the LFC story from past to the present. State-of-the-art exhibits showcase iconic moments, legendary players and illustrious achievements. From humble origins to one of the world’s most historic and famous football clubs, the reimagined space is a celebration of LFC’s status as English football’s most successful club. Featuring nine new spaces, the museum takes you on a journey through time. Travel through the different spaces with interactive displays to bring the club’s story to life, including a closer look at the evolution of the famous LFC kits, and for the first time all the major trophies have been brought together in one place. The 2024/25 season was one to remember. A year of unity, belief, and brilliance. Now, for the first time, experience it all like never before — in “Champions” , a new immersive exhibition at the LFC Museum. With interactive moments and the Premier League trophy on display, relive the season that made history.

Rather than being stuck on a noisy, crowded bus tour, this private Beatles taxi tour offers a more intimate and comfortable alternative. Ride around in a themed John Lennon Rolls Royce electric taxi with personalized service from the driver and onboard Wi-Fi. Stops include Strawberry Field, Penny Lane, and Mendips—John Lennon's childhood home.

Step off your cruise at Liverpool and dive into the Chester Experience—a journey through time! Travel to the charming city of Chester, famed for its Roman walls, medieval buildings, and the unique “Rows” shopping galleries. Stroll along the River Dee, visit the magnificent Chester Cathedral, and catch the iconic Eastgate Clock. Whether you love history, shopping, or stunning architecture, Chester offers an unforgettable day out from Liverpool.

Learn more about the band that made Liverpool famous—"The Beatles"—with this themed walking tour. Make the most of your time by joining a guide who reveals the "Fab Four’s" connections to the city, including personal stories you wouldn't hear if exploring alone. Along the way, enjoy great photo opportunities at iconic spots such as the Beatles Statue and the Cavern Club.

Opt for some Liverpool sightseeing on your own schedule, and skip the tourist crowds and the rush. This self-guided smartphone tour—downloadable from an app—lets you explore the city at your own pace, while giving you everything you need to orient yourself and learn about Liverpool. Landmarks like the Royal Albert Dock and the Cavern Club are on the GPS-guided route.

A wonderful waltz through some of Liverpools most historic, quirky and significant and certainly storied pubs. As a private tour; this experience is always curated for your interests on the day. "If these walls could talk" and that is exactly where your guide comes in with a compelling narrative setting the scene of Liverpool's place in history, plus why each pub has been hand picked for this off beat tour. This evocative walk is a great blend of culture, history and Liverpool's most famous sons - The Beatles! > Step inside up to 5 pubs, typically with a drink in up to 4 of them but it's up to you! > Walking in total is 40 minutes without stops, so add in pub stops and photo opportunities - along the route, you'll continually be asking 'What's that?' > At the end we can escort you the 2 mins back to The Cavern, where The Fab 4 played 250+ times and still has live music all day every day so it's a great high to finish on! Or we an escort you back to where you need to be.

Discover Liverpool’s most iconic places, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a geocaching fan set on winning the grand prize. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Liverpool Town Hall, Anglican Cathedral, Central Library, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Visit the world's first skyscraper. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Discover the tomb of William Mackenzie, the Lancashire man who made a deal with the devil. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

When your cruise ship pulls into Liverpool’s port, explore the city on foot instead of joining a large coach tour. This leisurely paced walking tour focuses on Liverpool’s culture and history, and gives you the lowdown on the city’s links with the Titanic, its architecture, and social history. Photo stops, breaks, and ample time for questions complete the experience.

Get a comprehensive introduction to the rich culture and history of Liverpool on a private sightseeing tour of both city highlights—a stop typically left off most Liverpool day tours. Traveling by climate-controlled vehicle lets you cover more sights in less time, while a private guide ensures you get undivided attention.