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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.

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.

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.

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.

Step beyond the standard Beatles tour and discover the real story of John Lennon through the streets that shaped him. This experience takes you far deeper than the typical highlights, combining iconic locations like Strawberry Field and Mendips with lesser-known homes, schools, and hidden local sites that most tours simply miss. You’ll explore the places where John grew up, developed his personality, formed his first band, and began the journey that would change music forever. With expert storytelling and a focus on authenticity, this tour reveals not just where John lived—but how he lived, moved, and created across Liverpool. If you want more than just photos, real insight, deeper stories, and a true connection to the city—this is the tour for you. And for the complete Liverpool story, you can continue the journey by booking our separate Paul McCartney tour, offering a perfectly complementary perspective on the other half of the greatest songwriting partnership in history.

Home to Liverpool F.C. since the 19th century, Anfield isn’t just a stadium—it’s an icon of British sports history. On a behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll enjoy special access to the landmark, and will walk in the footsteps of Liverpool’s most famous players. Access must-see areas such as the Press Conference Room, This Is Anfield sign, Player's Tunnel, Managerial Dugout and the Home Team Dressing Room. Your ticket included access to the LFC Museum, home to the six European cups and over 130 years of LFC history.

This is not a Beatles tour—this is the story of Paul McCartney. Step into post-war Liverpool and follow Paul’s early life through the homes, schools and neighbourhoods that shaped him. Visit his birthplace and trace his journey through a childhood defined by family, music, and resilience in a changing city. Discover how music entered his world—from the wireless at home to relatives returning with American records, including Elvis. After the loss of his mother Mary, Paul found solace in music, teaching himself guitar and later piano. His father Jim, encouraged Paul and his brother Mike to have hobbies and brought the family together for singalongs. Continue through the places that shaped his early independence, including his time in the Scouts and living in the tougher area of Speke. Explore locations linked to Paul, such as Penny Lane and Eleanor Rigby, each brought to life through expert storytelling—a deeper, more personal side of Liverpool most tours miss.

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.

Quirky Quarter is great for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the experience at their own pace, staying for as long as they like. Staff are on hand, always ready to jump in and help with e.g. taking photos.

Get access to a secret WW2 bunker under Liverpool city center: the Western Approaches HQ. This fascinating museum is a great way to learn stories about the British Armed Forces during World War II. See preserved artifacts, and find out more about the tools used to monitor enemy convoys. No need to worry about rushing—a self-guided tour means you can explore the museum at your own pace.

Liverpool’s Upside Down House offers a unique photo opportunity for all ages right in the heart of the city. This interactive attraction invites visitors to explore a whimsical world where everything is upside down, enhancing your photography skills and sparking creativity. With its bright red exterior, the house is a striking addition to Liverpool ONE, near popular landmarks. Enjoy 20 minutes of fun in quirky rooms, including a Candy Land and a retro Pac-Man arcade game, all while capturing unforgettable moments with friends and family.

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.

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.

Follow the footsteps of the Fab Four in Liverpool with this guided Beatles walking tour of the city. A fun experience for those who want to check off sites, the tour includes photo opportunities aplenty along with stories of the band and their lives in Liverpool. The Cavern Club, the Eleanor Rigby statue and Albert Dock are among the highlights.

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.

Many sites in Liverpool that are related to The Beatles are spread across the city, with many in residential areas that are difficult to reach without a car or local knowledge. This private taxi tour solves that by taking you directly to key locations in a classic cab, with hotel pickup and a flexible route shaped around your interests. Travel easily between Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and the childhood homes of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, while your guide connects the dots with stories about the places behind the music.

Superb tour taking you to see all four childhood homes, Penny Lane & Strawberry Field! Trace the story of The Beatles from humble beginnings to global fame on your private taxi tour. From the streets where they grew up to the places that shaped music history. Unlike a coach tour you get more photo stops and can go inside Strawberry Field. Beatles soundtrack throughout your journey, with in-cab amplification bringing music and stories to life. Includes Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, St Peter's Church, Eleanor Rigby grave, Beatles Statue and all 4 childhood homes, rarely covered together. The finale! We finish the tour at Mathew Street for you to have easy access to The Cavern and The Beatles Museum. Tailor you tour as you go with your driver/guide born here. Pick up included from central locations and cruise terminal (no extra fee; 2 min walk) Private, flexible and immersive. This is your Beatles journey with a local, not a scripted tour.

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.

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.

Get to know Liverpool and discover the home of the Beatles with this hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 90 minutes. Enjoy unlimited access to two different routes—the Blue Route, which follows a Beatles-themed itinerary, visiting Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and the childhood homes on John Lennon and Paul McCartney; and the Red Route, which stops at city attractions including Royal Albert Dock, the Walker Gallery, the Cavern Club, and Liverpool Cathedral.

Squeeze loads of Liverpool sightseeing into one private tour and learn all about your favorite band at the same time on this tour all about the world-famous Beatles. Get picked up straight from your hotel and whisked away to different local landmarks, from Penny Lane to Strawberry Field to the childhood homes of John and Paul, and lots more.

A must for all Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride tour is packed full of iconic locations. On this half-day tour you will have time to stop for photos & along the way enjoy listening (or singing!) to music of the fab four. In the comfort of an executive vehicle, this tour runs with a separate driver & is led by an expert guide who is highly knowledgeable & passionate about the Beatles bringing to life the story of the Fab Four with interesting stories & facts as you retrace the steps of the Beatles. You will see all four childhood homes, colleges they attended, Mathew Street, the Cavern & the Church where they first met-you may even get chance to step-inside & stand on the spot where John met Paul. Visiting areas of the city that inspired many songs including Penny Lane & Strawberry Field where entry into the Strawberry Field Exhibition is included where you will see John Lennon's piano that he used to write and record Imagine, and many other many Beatle artefacts.

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.