Liverpool Heritage, History And Culture Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city. 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 and local guides are passionate about their city and want to make each tour fun, interesting and memorable for everyone. They will share with you, personal stories that will really bring 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.

Our guides will share with you some fascinating stories from the past and point out for intriguing and fun facts along the way. You will learn of the city’s musical influence on the world and be able to walk in the footsteps of The Fab Four as the tour passes by the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street.

Meeting Point

The Bluecoat

8 School Ln, Liverpool L1 3BX, UK

Meet your guide outside the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.

What's included:

• Local Liverpool experienced guides
• Easy walking tour - there are several locations where you can sit down for a few minutes.

Not included:

• No food or drink included

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Bluecoat

School Lane, , Liverpool, L1 3BX

You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.

5 minutes

Derby Square

James Street, Liverpool, L2 7NU

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.

10 minutes

Thomas Steers Way

Liverpool One , Liverpool

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

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Riverside Walk, Liverpool, L3 4AZ

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.

30 minutes

Beatles Statue

Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1DP

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

The Three Graces

Pier Head, Liverpool

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

Exchange Flags City Square

1 Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3XN

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

Mathew Street

Liverpool

As walk along the vibrant and bustly Mathew Street 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.

20 minutes

Liverpool Town Hall

Town Hall High Street, Liverpool, L2 3SW

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

Eleanor Rigby Statue

Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA

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