Liverpool Walking Tour: Explore Famous Streets, Buildings and Monuments
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8 Ratings
Merseyside
Discover the famous streets, buildings, and monuments of Liverpool on a light-hearted walking tour. Learn about the city's history, explore key areas, and uncover fascinating stories and anecdotes.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Hope Street - At each end of Hope Street you will be able to see both of Liverpool’s famous Cathedrals. We will pause briefly to see St James’s Cemetery while you hear about its history. Then we will have a stroll along Hope Street learning about the residents of the past with plenty of photo opportunities as we go. You’ll never guess which house it was where the cellar was used by grave robbers. See the famous Philharmonic Pub where the Beatles played in their early days as well as Paul and George’s old school.
- Rodney Street - Travelling back in time, this street has been used in films such as Peaky Blinders and Sherlock Holmes amongst others. It is one of the few streets that the Georgian and Victorian residents would still recognise today. It’s also the location of Liverpool’s pyramid tomb.
- St Luke’s Bombed Out Church - We next head down Hardman Street towards Liverpool City Centre, passing St Luke’s Church (known locally as the bombed out church) that suffered extensive damage during the Second World War and remains today as a monument for the people of Liverpool who lost their lives during the conflict. Within the grounds of the church are monuments to the Christmas ceasefire of WWI and the Irish famine.
- Bold Street - We’ll pass through one of the main shopping, cafe and bistro areas of Liverpool before walking down Church Street. The site of St Peter’s Church, built in 1700 and was Liverpool’s Pro-cathedral until 1926, is marked by a brass cross inlaid into the pavement. Travelling along Whitechapel we will be able to see the place where Brian Epstein had his music shop and office before heading towards the famous Mathew Street.
- Mathew Street - For Beatles Fans, this is where it all began. We will pass the Cavern Club, see the Eleanor Rigby Statue for a photo opportunity and perhaps buy the odd souvenir at the tourist shop.
- Dale Street - It’s a short walk to Dale Street where you will be able to see (and perhaps enjoy a drink) at Liverpool’s oldest public house build in 1726 before we head towards the Georgian Town Hall - one of the finest buildings in the city with a fascinating history built in 1754.
- Castle Street - Moving along Castle Street we head towards the place where Liverpool Castle once stood and is now occupied by the Victoria Monument in honour of Queen Victoria. Learn about the siege of Liverpool during the English Civil War and what was found when excavating to build the Law Courts that are now on part of the site.
- James Street - We head down James Street and pass the offices of the White Star Line and owners of the Titanic before moving to the pier head to see the famous Liver Buildings, Cunard Buildings and the Port of Liverpool building. We stop briefly to hear the history of the fabulous pieces of architecture before heading past the Museum of Liverpool towards the Albert Dock.
- Albert Dock - The Albert Dock, Victorian warehouses and once the secret navy base for the war in the North Atlantic is now a major tourist hub in Liverpool. It is also home to the Tate Gallery as well a numerous shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. You will have time to get your bearings and maybe take a few photographs before we move to the final location.
- Thomas Steers Way - Ending our tour where it all began for Liverpool with the World’s first tidal dock built in 1715, we have come full circle with the Liverpool 1 shopping complex the most modern part of the city and taking Liverpool into the future.
What's Included
- Services of a Professional Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Snacks
Additional Information
Embark on a delightful meander through the famous streets of Liverpool. Experience the landmarks, structures, and monuments that have bestowed worldwide fame upon this city. Your guide will lighten the mood with an array of stories, fascinating facts, and amusing tales as they guide you through the notable regions of the city. Photographers will be delighted with countless scenic spots, recommended by the guide. After the tour, you’ll get a comprehensive understanding of Liverpool’s past and present, as well as the best spots for touring, shopping, dining, drinking, and entertainment venues. This tour aims to uncover Liverpool’s offerings while revisiting historical anecdotes. We’ll cover a variety of topics ranging from The Beatles, grave robbers, prominent personalities, local figures, to intriguing facts and stories. Learn about the schooling days of Paul McCartney and George Harrison.
Location
The Oratory
Upper Duke Street
Guide will have signage and will be outside the Oratory (the building that looks like a Greek Temple) to meet clients.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tony_h
Sep 8, 2023
Liverpool a sensational city - Edward provided an interesting and informative tour.
Very pleased with the ground covered, and the historical content was definitely to my liking.
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Bruce_s
Aug 13, 2023
Awesome day in Liverpool - Our guide, Edward, was a passionate about Liverpool and its extensive history. He answered all our questions and adapted his commentary to our interests. He extended the tour beyond our expectations. Highly recommended!
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Mauricio_b
Jul 3, 2023
A fantastic tour - I had the privilege of taking an amazing tour in Liverpool, accompanied by a friendly and entertaining guide. He shared his deep knowledge of the city, its landmarks, and its history, keeping us entertained with his infectious sense of humor. It was an unforgettable experience, highly recommended for anyone looking to explore Liverpool with both fun and knowledge.
03/07/2023
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Mary_l
May 11, 2022
Half Day Tour of Liverpool - Edward was our guide for a half-day Intro to Liverpool walking tour. He was a great host and showed us all around the city—we learned so much about the history of Liverpool. He made the information come to life with personal anecdotes of events in the city. We had a wonderful time and I highly recommend.
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Elaine_s
Apr 14, 2022
Very informative - The brewery pub interior, very interesting 🤩
Great local knowledge and history of the city. Thankyou.
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Jo_b
Nov 18, 2021
Walking tour round Liverpool - There were only two of us but our guide made the tour very interesting and spent more than two hours with us. Answered all our questions and personalised the tour to reflect what we had already seen and what we were interested in. Would recommend this trip to anyone looking for a introduction to Liverpool.
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D9549mljanep
Oct 12, 2021
Great would recomened - Great trip. Started our trip to liverpool with a trip with Edward. Great knowledge and answered all our question about the city.
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