Liverpool Slavery Walking Tour - Commercial Side

Liverpool, England

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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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

Our Lady and Saint Nicholas Church and Garden

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hargreaves Building

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tithebarn Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cotton Exchange Building

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Exchange Flags

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Memorial to Sir Alfred Lewis Jones

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Liverpool Water Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Dale Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Castle Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Victoria Monument

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Town Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Graving Dock

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Merseyside Maritime Museum (Pass By)

Salthouse Dock

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Thomas Steers Way

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

James Street

10 minutes • Admission 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

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Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

3.9

based on 14 reviews

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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.

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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