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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.

Ideal for time-tight travelers, this whistle-stop Liverpool tour saves hours of research time and showcases a shortlist of city landmarks and sights linked to The Beatles. Join a small group and hop aboard a taxi to visit highlights, including a ride past the place where John Lennon was born, and Paul McCartney and George Harrison’s old school. Along the way, the guide enriches the tour with plenty of insider stories and Beatles-related trivia.

Discover the ancient Roman history of the city of Chester, once the largest Roman fortress in Britain, during this walking tour. Follow your guide who is dressed as a Roman soldier and learn about the Roman heritage of Chester as you visit landmarks such as the amphitheater, the city walls, and the Roman gardens.

Go beyond the city of Liverpool to discover the national park delights of north Wales. Ideal if you’re staying in Liverpool without transport, this small-group day trip offers a relaxed and easy way to visit Snowdonia National Park, Llandudno, Betws-y-Coed, and Conwy Castle—all in one convenient day trip. Note that children must be at least five years old to join the tour.

Find your way around the vibrant city of Manchester with a self-guided tour that’s also a fun-filled treasure hunt adventure. Using the tour app’s map, follow instructions and solve clues and puzzles to discover where to head to next. Each location is a new spot to explore, and each clue is a story about Manchester's fascinating history and an insight into the people who have lived here.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Manchester and let your guide drive you through the countryside to charming villages like Buxton and to Chatsworth House, a stately home that has everything from zip lines on its grounds to pieces of art by Rembrandt. Your guide takes the group's sightseeing preferences into account, which means extra stops can be added on the way. Note that entrance to Chatsworth House is not included.

Save yourself four hours or more of left-side driving and enjoy all the benefits of an expert guide with this great-value North Wales sightseeing tour. See highlights including the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Swallow Falls, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and cute little Betws-y-Coed, the area’s fairytale capital. Hidden roads and routes make Snowdonia National Park even more beautiful than you’d expect.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. Interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room using state-of-the-art technology, walk out of the players' tunnel, see the home team dressing room, sit in the manager's seat in the dugouts, and other sites that are off-limits to the public. You also watch a thrilling audio-visual show to immerse yourself in the City story.

Learn all about the medieval history of Chester from a costumed guide on this small-group tour of the city. Your guide will tell you all about Hotspur’s rebellion and more, using role-play, while you walk between the Chester city walls, medieval rows, and the ruins of the original cathedral, St John’s. This is a lot more entertaining than a self-tour with a guidebook.

The UNESCO World Heritage–listed Lake District National Park features iconic landscapes and a heritage railway ride (April–October). Discover the area—without the stress of driving—on this full-day tour from Liverpool. Visit medieval Hawkshead (where poet William Wordsworth went to school), see Great Langdale and Tarn Hows, and enjoy a cruise on Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake.

Discover some of Liverpool’s spookiest landmarks and ghost stories—and enjoy a flexible and independent way to explore—with this self-led smartphone tour. After downloading the app, set off at a time that works best for you. You’ll follow the app to landmarks like St. George’s Hall, the Queen Victoria Monument, and Eleanor Rigby Statue, and will learn all about the city’s history of unexplained happenings and ghostly encounters.

Come discover the sights of a city 2000 years in the making. Your guide will take you through the beautiful streets and even something very special that's not open to the public. Hear from a guide with almost 15 years experience, from the Romans through to the victorians, with plenty in-between. Discover what made Chester such an important city for most of English history. It's beautiful architecture, its people and how it shaped history itself. Everyone is welcome, it's great for families, visitors, and people who love an adventure into the past. This beautiful city was voted the most picturesque in the world, so what's stopping you?

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.

The North Wales coast and Snowdonia National Park beckon from just outside Chester, but exploring them without a self-drive car is tricky, especially if you only have a day to spare. This tour delivers: whisking you around Snowdonia’s mountains and valleys; and to places such as Conwy Castle and Betws-y-Coed village by comfortable minivan, all with the bonus of a guide for context and history.

Manchester is considered England’s music capital, but exploring independently means missing its hidden musical heritage. On this tour, follow in the footsteps of famous Manchester bands like the Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and The Smiths with your guide. Discover iconic locations including the Free Trade Hall and Piccadilly Records, stop for refreshments in historic pubs and live music venues, and find out what puts Manchester on Britain’s music map.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District National Park with ease on a day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car hire. Rather than keeping your eyes on the road, you’ll be free to admire some of Britain’s best-loved landscapes as you’re transported between sights in climate-controlled comfort.

Walk in the Beatles’ footsteps and explore Liverpool’s music heritage on this half-day private driving tour. Follow your guide to see sites including Liverpool Cathedral and the Eleanor Rigby grave. Ride your air-conditioned vehicle to view Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the exteriors of John Lennon’s and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes, and more—all as your guide sheds light on the Beatles’ Liverpool story.

Discover the dark history of Liverpool on an evening walk around the city's original seven shadowy streets. With theatrical commentary that focuses on the city's old secrets, the tour visits quirky and little-known sights that are steeped in history. Check out the banking halls on Castle Street, a trapdoor that opens onto the so-called Dead House, and the lamp-lit alleys that wind around the commercial district. Tales of Liverpool during the medieval and Victorian periods complete the ghostly experience.

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.

Keep travelers of all ages engaged and entertained with this self-guided treasure hunt of Chester—the ideal choice for travelers that prefer to explore on their own terms. Solve clues and follow maps using just your smartphone, and enjoy the freedom to take both photos and breaks whenever the mood takes you.

Step into the past on this 2-hour private walking tour of Liverpool's Baltic Triangle. From the towering cathedrals to street art in the creative district, listen as your guide brings the city's history, culture, and architecture to life. Leave the navigating to someone else as you discover both famous sights and hidden corners that you'd struggle to locate exploring alone. This shorter tour is the perfect introduction to Liverpool.

Discover the world-renowned natural wonders of the Lake District National Park on a day trip that leaves the driving to someone else, so you can focus on the scenery. Tick off top Lake District attractions such as Grasmere, Blea Tarn, Ambleside, and more, while enjoying an intimate atmosphere in a group limited to 16.

This private, personalized tour gives you insider access to some of Liverpool’s best-known landmarks and lesser-known spots. Choose from half- and full-day timings to suit your needs. Tell your local guide what you’re excited to see and they organize your ideal itinerary. Depending on your interests, you can focus on local food and drink, music and art, history and culture, and more.

Whether you’re visiting Manchester for its musical heritage or its footballing legacy, this walking tour will fill you in on all the juicy secrets the city has to share. See famous streets and sets from TV and film on your way to visit places of historical importance—from women’s rights to ending slavery. If you’re into football, learn about how Manchester began the Premier League, and if you’re more of a music fan, see where live acts started out.