Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion
Liverpool, GB
86% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 2 hours 15 minutes
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Fully guided experience
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Local experienced guides
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Easy walking tour
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Accessible for wheelchairs
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Great photo opportunities
Explore Liverpool's rich heritage and vibrant culture on this engaging 2-hour walking tour, guided by passionate local experts.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Liverpool shore excursion- fully guided from the liverpool cruise terminal -
Local liverpool experienced guides
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Easy walking tour - there are several locations where you can sit down for a few minutes.
Excluded
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No food or drink included
Explore Liverpool's rich heritage and vibrant culture on this engaging 2-hour walking tour, guided by passionate local experts.
Highlights
Meeting Point
To meet your guide, please disembark from your cruise ship, walking up the covered ramp into the white building (cruise welcome area). Your guide will meet you there and will be wearing purple and will be holding a welcome sign for LIVERPOOL FAMOUS WALKING TOURS.
Cruise Terminal. Gate, 2 Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1DL , United Kingdom
End Point
To meet your guide, please disembark from your cruise ship, walking up the covered ramp into the white building (cruise welcome area). Your guide will meet you there and will be wearing purple and will be holding a welcome sign for LIVERPOOL FAMOUS WALKING TOURS.
Cruise Terminal. Gate, 2 Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1DL , United Kingdom
What to expect
Cruise Liverpool
You will meet your guide within the Liverpool Cruise Terminal, and after a brief introduction you will set off on your tour.
5 minutes
Memorial to the Marine Engine Room Heroes
Your first stop will be at the Titanic Memorial where you will hear about the links Liverpool has with the history and story about most famous cruise liner in the world.
5 minutes
The Three Graces
Collectively called the The Three Graces, you will learn about the history and heritage of the Grade II listed Cunard Building, The Port of Liverpool Building and of the iconic Liver Building.
15 minutes
Liverpool Waterfront
Walking along the Waterfront and surrounding streets you may think that the many of the locations and buildings are familiar. Liverpool is a popular choice for films and TV programme makers-see if you can recognise the moved filmed in Liverpool or the city Liverpool is a stand in for !
5 minutes
Beatles Statue
For any Beatles fans on this tour there will be chance to grab a selfie with the fab four as you pass by the fabulous and iconic Beatles Statue that was sculpted by Andrew Edwards.
10 minutes
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
As your guide escorts you around the waterfront to the famous Royal Albert dock, you will learn how the Titanic story became an internal part of the maritime history of Liverpool, and how the docks have played an important role in the development of the city. Along the way you will see some standout architecture-old and new, as well as the bronze statue to Bill Fury which has become the fans shrine to him.
20 minutes
Bluecoat
You will pass by the Grade I listed Bluecoat building that is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool, and is a fabulous example of Queen Anne Style architecture.
5 minutes
Thomas Steers Way
Located on the site of Liverpool's first dry dock here you will learn of the maritime history of Liverpool that is captured in the large water fountain, and you will be able to have a quick look down to through a port hole. Thomas Steers Way is also home to the oversized LIVERPOOL selfie sign for which the colours change to reflect the season or events throughout the year.
10 minutes
Eleanor Rigby Statue
Take a chance to sit down as you have a photo taken sitting next to Eleanor on her bench while you hear Eleanor's story and about Tommy Steel her famous musical creator.
10 minutes
Mathew Street
As walk along the vibrant and bustly Mathew Street, in the Cavern Quartet, you will be walking in the footsteps of many musical icons. Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is synonymous with the Cavern Club and amongst other famous muscial artists, The Beatles. You will have chance to have your photo taken in front of the Cavern Club and see all the links along the street to its musical past and learn about this streets lasting and world-wide cultural influence.
15 minutes
Exchange Flags City Square
Exchange Flags is a Grade II listed and its buildings form a splendid courtyard that faces the Town Hall. With a history that includes an important role in the Second World War. Nelson Monument it also houses the large bronze monument to Nelson that dates to the early 1800's.
10 minutes
Liverpool Town Hall
As you walk towards the current Grade I listed Town Hall that is recognised as one of the finest surviving 18th-century town halls in England, you will hear about the history of its predecessors that dates back to the 1500's.
10 minutes
Liverpool Parish Church - Our Lady and Saint Nicholas
The site of the current Liverpool Parish Church has been place of worship for over 750 years. Along with historically interesting tombstones and sculptures to see in the surrounding graveyards and gardens, your will learn of Liverpool's links to the Slave Trade and North American history.
10 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Easy walking tour -but please wear comfortable no-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
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Locations are accessible for strollers/wheelchairs but please in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times, passing through areas with uneven surfaces such as cobbles
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Well behaved dogs welcome but please bear in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times.
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We recommend you have a bottle of water/drink with you for the walk and where practical you use a reusable bottle.
What our experts say
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Wear comfortable no-slip shoes. -
Bring a bottle of water for hydration.
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Don't miss the Beatles Statue for a selfie.
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Consider lunch at the Royal Albert Dock.
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Check out nearby museums post-tour.
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