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Liverpool Slavery Walking Tour - Commercial Side

Liverpool, England
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • All Fees and Taxes

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Liver Building
        Liver Bldg, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU, UK

        On the river side of the Liver Buildings at the Pier Head in Liverpool. Your guide will have signage indicating the meeting point.

      End point

      • 2 Custom House Pl, Liverpool L1 8LZ, UK

        At the site of Liverpool's Old Dock, Thomas Steers Way, in the L1 shopping centre.

      Itinerary

      1

      Our Lady and Saint Nicholas Church and Garden

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      2

      Hargreaves Building

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      3

      Tithebarn Street

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      4

      Cotton Exchange Building

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      5

      Exchange Flags

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      6

      Memorial to Sir Alfred Lewis Jones

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      7

      Liverpool Water Street

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

      8

      Dale Street

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      9

      Castle Street

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      10

      Queen Victoria Monument

      5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      11

      Liverpool Town Hall

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

      12

      Graving Dock

      5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      Merseyside Maritime Museum (Pass By)

      13

      Salthouse Dock

      5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

      14

      Thomas Steers Way

      5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      15

      James Street

      10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

      Traveler Photos

      Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

      Reviews

      3.9
      based on 14 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Lesson in History

      Pamela_W, May 2024
      We wanted something other than Beatlemania. Being history buffs we chose this walkabout with Edward and it did not dissapoint. Liverpool has always been a major hub for trade and banking. Edward explained that while few slaves actually were transported through Liverpool, certain port city businessmen played a major role in orchestrating finance and shipping details of this dreadful practice. It was almost a cartel of sorts quietly facilitating acquisition of enslaved people and their harrowing transport to the new world. The walking tour was small and private with only Edward and two of us. He took us to key places in the city that were linked to the slave trade, but he also pointed out other highlights like where Paul Mccartney's dad worked and how Freddy Mercury was inspired to name his band Queen. He showed us special buildings, churches and WWII damage. It was an educational way to spend a couple hours.

      great way to see the city

      michael_p, Sep 2023
      edward was very knowlageble he told me things about my city i had no idea of. walked down some streets many times but never noticed the things that edward pointed out , ever . thoroughly enjoyed myself and my feet were killing me, in a nice way.

      Fascinating and informative

      Kevin_R, Mar 2023
      Our tour guide Tommy Allen made the tour so very interesting and informative. Would 100% recommend. Guided us through Liverpools fascinating history. Happy to go off script and answer any questions we threw at him.

      Response from Host, Mar 2023

      Hello Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and I am delighted you enjoyed the tour. It really is encouraging to hear your kind words. Best Wishes, Luke.

      Great walking tour

      Antony_D, Jul 2022
      Tommy was very knowledgeable made it so enjoyable even bring in my family name one of the best tours I have been on . A big Thank you to Tommy for making it a great two hours over in no time. Tony Veronica

      Response from Host, Mar 2023

      Hello Anthony, Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave such an encouraging review. I am really pleased you enjoyed the tour and we look forward to welcoming you back to Liverpool one day. Best Wishes, Luke.

      Excellent tour with so much of interest.

      Sue_R, Nov 2021
      Edward gave a very interesting tour explaining Liverpool’s history. He showed the buildings and sights with reference to photographs from the past which helped bring the stories to life.

      Response from Host, Nov 2021

      Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour and found it so interesting. I'm glad the photographs used during the tour helped bring things to life. We try to use these on all of our tours to give some visual reference. We'd love to welcome if you ever visit Liverpool again.

      Slavery tour Liverpool

      Gill_G, Sep 2021
      Excellent tour really opens ones eyes to Liverpool history and the relationship Between Liverpool and America Loved it lived in Liverpool for 15 years and saw areas I’ve walked past but not really looked at

      Response from Host, Oct 2021

      Thank you for such a lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed the tour - especially because you are a local and were able to explore something new.

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