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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.

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 (or alternative statues when access is restricted), and Liverpool Town Hall.

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. Pause at the Bombed Out Church – a roofless ruin and end at the Anglican Cathedral, one of Britain’s largest. 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. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and this Liverpool audio tour comes with a full refund guarantee. Your city, your walk, your time.

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.

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.

Many of the stories tied to Liverpool’s St. James Cemetery are easy to overlook in daylight. Walk through the graveyard by lantern light with guides trained in theater and street performance, hearing local tales of vampires and ghouls. Along the way, learn how the cemetery earned its haunted reputation and the history behind its best-known legends.

See a side of Liverpool you’d never uncover on your own—and learn all about its sordid and salacious past—on this small-group, evening walking tour. Meet your guide right in the city center, and set off on foot to soak up its unique energy. You’ll visit historical landmarks, lesser-known corners, and buzzing bars (drinks own expense), all while hearing stories about the city’s past of crime, glitz, and glamour.

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."

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!

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.

“Peaky Blinders” is set in Birmingham, but many scenes were filmed in and around Liverpool, at locations that are easy to miss if you don't know where to look. Visit about ten filming sites across the city center, Ellesmere Port, and the River Mersey, including the on-screen homes of Polly and Ada, with stories and facts about the show along the way.

Liverpool’s streets have stood in for cities around the world on screen, but the filming locations are easy to walk past without realizing it. Follow a guide on foot to sights linked to both stage and screen, hearing trivia and behind-the-scenes stories from someone who has worked on TV and film productions.

Liverpool stood in for Birmingham in many “Peaky Blinders” scenes, and on a private half-day tour, you can visit Tommy Shelby, Polly, and Ada's on-screen homes at your own pace, with behind-the-scenes stories and trivia throughout. There's plenty of time for questions and photos—not guaranteed on standard group tours.

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.

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.