Top Liverpool Pop Culture

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.

From the place where Liverpool's wealth flowed in at the Albert Dock to the cellar where The Beatles played nearly 300 gigs before the world caught on – this walking tour takes you through the stories Liverpool doesn’t put on postcards. Start at the Royal Albert Dock, and discover the hidden symbolism in the statues there. Walk past the Three Graces where mythical Liver Birds are said to hold the city’s fate, then into the medieval streets that made Liverpool the Second City of the Empire. Stand inside the Bombed Out Church – a roofless ruin and end at the Anglican Cathedral, Britain’s largest, designed by a 22-year-old. Available in 9 languages. Use the app’s map and photos to navigate between stops. No group to wait for, no schedule to follow – pause for a pint, replay a story, or duck into a museum whenever you like.

Go for a lantern-lit ghost tour in Liverpool’s St. James Cemetery, and discover the dark secrets that lurk in the shadows. You’ll listen to local tales of vampires and ghouls, brought to life by guides trained in theater and street performance, to discover how the graveyard has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted in the world.

Unearth Liverpool’s ghoulish past on an evening walking tour of the city’s most haunted places. After darkness has fallen, meet your guide on the famous Hope Street and set off in search of the restless spirits who are said to roam the city at night, exploring after dark safely in a group. Stroll down one of northern England’s most haunted streets, visit the eerie cemetery at Liverpool Cathedral, and hear blood-curdling stories of Lantern Jaw.

No tour of Liverpool is complete without taking in some Beatles history. The hometown of this legendary band, Liverpool houses the award-winning Beatles Story exhibition. Visit the rock-themed attraction – spread over two sites – to learn about the band and its lasting impact on the history of music. Full of fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits, the Beatles Story is full for all ages.

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.

Enjoy this tour like no other when you book this elite experience, with a uniformed chauffeur driving a replica of John Lennon’s iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom. Join a maximum of five other travelers to see the sights, from houses where the band members grew up through to the spot that inspired Strawberry Fields Forever (only open on certain days). Take home a guide to fuel your Beatles obsession further.

Immerse yourself in the criminal underworld of the hit TV show "Peaky Blinders" on this half-day coach tour of the series' Liverpool filming locations. Designed to delight fans of the show, this tour covers a range of locations across Liverpool and the Wirral. See the fictional homes of characters including Polly and Tommy, and hear insider stories and facts about the show as you explore.

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.

Movie buffs, rejoice: Liverpool is one of Europe’s most filmed cities, and now there’s a way to discover the key filming locations around its streets. This walking tour is led by Gary, the tour provider himself, who aims to show you the Liverpool sights linked to both stage and screen along with trivia, insider tips, and personal stories about working on TV and film productions.

Devote some time to Liverpool’s film and music culture during a tour with a private guide. Ideal for a group of up to six people, the private walking tour puts the spotlight on bands like the Beatles and Queen, along with stories and gossip about the city’s links to TV and film productions such as the Harry Potter movies and "Peaky Blinders."

Designed for fans of the hit TV series "Peaky Blinders," this private, half-day tour takes you to many of the Liverpool filming locations used in the show. With just your guide for company, visit the homes of characters such as Tommy Shelby, Polly, and Ada, all the while listening to insider gossip and trivia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included.

Do something spooktacular in Liverpool on this special Private Dark Side Tour! In the safe hands of guide Dan, walk the spine-tingling streets of Liverpool in the dark, discovering the real gruesome history of our beloved city. Walk in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper, the Castle Street witches, and the hangmen, discovering our incredibly dark history as you go. Walk above catacombs, through cemeteries, and unearth our frightful involvement with the slave trade. Highlights: The Old Dock's slave trade Gruesome Covent Garden Murder The Torturous Main Bridewell Prison The Black Widow Sisters Heartless Water Street Hangings & much more!