Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion Discount Tickets

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Overview

Maximum 20 per tour group. Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city. Only London has more listed buildings, with fine example of architecture across the ages, links to the Titanic, slave trade, social history and popular culture this walking tour is perfect for visitors to Liverpool, or anyone who wants to get to know some interesting facts and history about their own city. Our experienced local guides are passionate about their city, making every tour fun, interesting and memorable. They will share fascinating stories from the past and point out intriguing and fun facts along the way bringing to life the history and culture of Liverpool. You will have great photo opportunities, as the tour stops at many of the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks, show casing some amazing architecture both historic and new.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Princes Parade, England, L3 1DL, United Kingdom

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.

End Point

End point

Your tour finishes at the Church of Our Lady & St Nicholas, which is a 2 minute walk to the cruise terminal -your guide will escort you back to the Terminal or may chose to take the time to explore further, do some shopping on the Waterfront & make your own way back to the cruise terminal instead.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Liverpool Cruise Port
You will meet your guide within the Liverpool Cruise Terminal, and after a brief introduction you will set off on your tour.
Duration: 5 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
3. 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: 10 mins
4. 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 !
Duration: 10 mins
5. 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
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. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
11. 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
12. 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: 5 mins
13. 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
14. Our Lady and Saint Nicholas Church and Garden
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. Your guided tour will end here which is a few minutes walk to the cruise terminal, and your guide can escort or you may opt to explore the city further and take in some shopping too.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Liverpool Shore Excursion- fully guided from the Liverpool Cruise Terminal

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

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Easy - moderate street level walking tour -but please wear comfortable no-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles

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

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

We recommend you have a bottle of water/drink with you for the walk and where practical you use a reusable bottle.

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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