Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the heritage, culture and history of vibrant Liverpool on this engaging small-group walking tour. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike, it offers a memorable introduction through hidden details, iconic landmarks and fascinating stories. Led by passionate local guides, each tour is fun, informative and personal. Along the way, enjoy excellent photo opportunities as you explore striking architecture, from historic buildings to bold modern design. You’ll hear captivating tales, uncover intriguing facts, and gain insight into Liverpool’s global influence across art, television, film and music. Whether you’re discovering the city for the first time or seeing it anew, this tour brings Liverpool’s character, legacy and spirit to life. Booking may ask for cruise ship details; if not arriving by ship, please enter N/A or skip this section. For cruise passengers we have "Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion' that meets in the cruise terminal.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

School Lane, L1 3BX at the main front entrance gates of an old historic building called the Bluecoat (known also as Bluecoat Chambers). Your guide will wear the colour purple. If you are at the back of Bluecoat on College Lane, go to the front on School Lane. THIS IS NOT the Blue Coat Grammar School

End Point

End point

This tour ends at a convenient city centre location at the entrance to Mathew Street. You can then opt to explore Mathew Street on your own where you will find the Cavern Club, or if you wanted to enjoy a walking tour about the Fab Four, then you could book onto our Beatles walking tour.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bluecoat
You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Liverpool Sailors Home Gateway'
You will stop at this splendid monument in honour of Sailors Home that served the maritime community and is a great chance for a photo with a golden Liver bird !
Duration: 5 mins
3. Henry Street
You will explore this fascinating area known as Ropewalks in Liverpool is called that because it was historically the location of rope-making for sailing ships.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Campbell Square
Tucked away close to the Ropewalk district is Campbell square that is home to The Bridewell an impressive converted Victorian Gaol - and you may even get the chance to see inside one of the original cells.
Duration: 10 mins
5. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 20 mins
7. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
8. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Castle Street
You will walk along Castle Street that has a rich history and you can still see a connection to the medieval times and is framed by beautiful buildings and architecture.
Duration: 10 mins
10. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
11. Exchange Flags
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.
Duration: 10 mins
12. Derby Square
As you pass through Derby Square, you will hear about the history of Liverpool Castle that once stood here and is now home to an imposing monument to Queen Victoria.
Duration: 10 mins
13. Mathew Street
Your tour will end at the end of Mathew Street a convenient city centre location. You then have the option of exploring Mathew Street and the Cavern quarter yourself, or if you wanted to learn about the Beatles and discover how the Fab Four became the most famous band in the world then why not book onto our Beatles Walking Tour.

Inclusion

Guided Walking Tour

Local Liverpool experienced guides

Exclusion

No food or drink included

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

We recommend you have a bottle of water with you for the walk

Walking tour over two hours -no hills or stairs but please wear comfortable no-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles

Well behaved dogs welcome but please bear in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times.

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 surface such as cobbles

On occasion due to operational reasons we may opt to change the route or not be able to access a location

On occasion access to Andy Edwards Beatle Statue is restricted-instead we visit alternative statues

Supplied by Purple Tours (Inc. Liverpool Famous Walking Tours)

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