All North West England Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 2

As the original home of the Beatles, Liverpool is the best place to learn about the band’s formation and history. On this half-day small-group bus tour, listen to a tour guide as you ride to highlights such as George Harrison’s childhood home, the real-life Strawberry Field, and the venue that hosted many of the band’s earliest gigs, all while you enjoy a soundtrack of the band’s biggest hits.

If you can ride a bike and want to learn about Liverpool the fun way, head into town for a 1.5-hour whirl around the city sights. You’ll ride in a group on a preplanned route around Liverpool attractions like the Cavern Club, Chinatown, Liverpool Cathedral, and the Pier Head, hearing fun facts about the city as you ride. A helmet is also included for your safety.

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.

Take an adventure into the rolling green hills of Derbyshire, famously some of the most picturesque in the whole of England. See traditional farming villages and towns with their cobbled streets and plenty of dry stone walls — not to mention a generous helping of historic myths and legends courtesy of your guide. View the hills of the Peak District, and see Monsal Headstone Viaduct.

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.

Inspired by Hollywood Movies and TV that have brought to life America's infamous prison stories, Alcotraz is London's first immersive theatrical cocktail bar. From the orange jumpsuits upon entrance, to the real metallic cells, Alcotraz becomes the perfect backdrop to a drink within an epic yet intimate environment. You won’t find a set menu of drinks here…after all, it is prison! The working inmates of Alcotraz will be serving unique, personalised cocktails behind bars using the liquor that visiting convicts will have smuggled in and your personal tastes. As new inmates you can expect to see your illegally smuggled liquor combined with liqueurs, bitters and homemade syrups to make bespoke, contemporary and classic cocktails perfect for your time behind bars. Be as creative as you can with your attempts to smuggle-in liquor. Alternatively, Inmate Cassidy has got the Guards on your side who have their own system for hiding contraband. Just make sure the Warden doesn’t catch you.

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.

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.

The hometown of the popular 1960s rock band, Liverpool boasts Beatles landmarks all over the city—but it’s tough finding them if you’re new to town. Make your sightseeing simple, and visit many of Liverpool’s key Beatles landmarks and memorials in one trip, on this private taxi tour. Head straight to sights such as Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and more, all while your driver-guide shares insider stories and history.

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.

Skip the crowded Beatles-themed tours and enjoy a more personalized approach on this private tour in Liverpool. Learn about the band's ascent to worldwide fame and how the city helped shape their sound. Hear local stories, visit major sites like the Cavern Club, and ask your guide as many questions as you like without feeling rushed along. You set the pace.

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.

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.

Skip the expense of car hire and the strain of left-side driving, and sit back and enjoy the Snowdonia views on this convenient north Wales sightseeing tour. See the pretty seaside town of Llandudno, 1,100-year-old St. Tudno’s Church, historic Conwy Castle (entrance at own expense), Snowdonia National Park, the airy Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, known as the Stream in the Sky, and more. Throughout, your driver/guide will keep you entertained.

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.

This personalized tour gives you insider access to some of Liverpool’s best-known landmarks and hidden gems. Tell your local guide what you’re excited to see and how much time you have to spend in Liverpool, and they'll organize your ideal itinerary. Depending on your interests, you can discover local food and drink, music and art, history and culture, and more.

Explore Liverpool like a local alongside a guide whose interests are tailored to match your own and visit places you might not find independently during this customizable walking tour. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to decide your own itinerary and departure time—ideal for travelers with specific interests and limited time—while leaving the actual logistics to the experts for a personalized experience.

Combine a gameshow-themed adventure with the opportunity to test your wits and skills on this immersive Crystal Maze-themed experience. Based on the British TV Show, solve puzzles and tackle challenges against the clock as you journey through the Medieval, Aztec, Futuristic, and Industrial zones seen in the show, trying to secure as much time as possible in the namesake Crystal Dome.

Enjoy an immersive, fun-filled, and family-friendly way to learn all about medical history when you book tickets to Chester’s Sick to Death exhibition. Held in a historical venue, the exhibition focuses on the gory history of medicine, complete with interactive areas that kids will appreciate. Play with scientific equipment, pretend to operate on a body, and learn what doctors used to do to treat patients—and thankfully do no longer.

Get more familiar with Manchester through exploring its foodie scene on this afternoon tasting tour. Meet up with your guide and follow their lead as you make your way through two of the city's neighborhoods: Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. Try local delicacies from independently run vendors and eateries as you gain deeper insight into Manchester's culinary heritage.

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.

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.

Manchester was the birthplace of the industrial revolution, not to mention the Madchester dance revolution. Get to know this thriving modern city through another British icon—the classic black cab—on this private tour led by a born and bred Mancunian who’s been driving his taxi for more than 20 years. Expect plenty of personalized insights, plus tips to help you enjoy the rest of your stay.

Experience Anfield from a whole new perspective with an abseil down the side of Anfield Stadium, home of the Liverpool FC soccer team. Instead of viewing the stadium from the stands, enjoy thrilling skyline views as you descend more than 100 feet (30.5 meters) from the main stand. It's an exciting alternative to standard sightseeing tours, and the perfect experience for team supporters.