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Liverpool Waterfront

Liverpool Waterfront: Our most recommended tours and activities

Liverpool: City and Beatles Tour with Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

1. Liverpool: City and Beatles Tour with Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Hop aboard the open-top bus tour of Liverpool and The Beatles. Listen to the social history of the city and where the Beatles were born and raised, stayed, and played. See all the city’s historic sights, including the Unesco World Heritage waterfront and the 2 magnificent Cathedrals. Your first stop is Penny Lane and the second Strawberry Field, where you can leave the bus for a priceless photo opportunity. Then you'll go to the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, before traveling back towards the city where you will hear all about the great River Mersey. Once you have completed the City and Beatles tour, use your ticket to join the hop-on hop-off city tour. Ride through the historical landmarks and attractions including The Royal Albert Dock, the iconic UNESCO waterfront, the world-famous Cavern Club, the World Museum, both of the magnificent Cathedrals, The Philharmonic Dining Rooms, China Town, and much more.  You will also have exclusive offers throughout the city, including a free glass of bubbly at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms.

Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360 Degree Tower Tour

2. Liverpool: Royal Liver Building 360 Degree Tower Tour

Gain entry to the Royal Liver Building with this entry ticket and guided tour. Visit the West Clock Tower of the building, witness an Audio Visual experience and behold panoramic views of the city of Liverpool from various outdoor viewing platforms. Start your tour in the visitor's centre in the West Basement. See unique images and pieces from the building's construction as well as information about the creation of Liverpool's most famous residents. Meet your guide in the presentation area and watch a brief safety video before learning about the original owners of the building, the Royal Liver Friendly Society as well as history of the building's creation. Hop in a lift to the first viewing platform and head out onto the 10th floor roof to behold views of the River Mersey towards the Welsh Mountains. Take photos from the highest external point granting you clear views of the Great George Liver Clocks. Head up 89 stairs to the 14th floor to partake in a 270 degree Audio Visual experience. Set behind the clockfaces of the West Tower the projection show utilizes a mixture of lights, sound, and 4D elements like wind machines that will give you a look back through time. Enjoy the AV display that lasts for 9 minutes and tells the story of the city's history over the last 100 years since the creation of the Liver Birds and Liver Building. Using digital mapping the architecture of the room is used as part of the storytelling to give you an experience unlike any other in Liverpool. Move on to the final destination as you ascend 35 stairs to the top of the Royal Liver Building and out onto the 15th floor. Admire the Liver Bird sculptures that sit atop of the building and enjoy breathtaking 360 degree views of the city.

Liverpool: Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

3. Liverpool: Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

Enjoy a cruise through the Albert Docks with a family-run sightseeing cruise agency. Purchase a hot or cold drink from the onboard bar and take in the waterfront vibe from the Tate Gallery to the Liverpool Marina and Yacht Club. Dive further into the sights with the onboard commentary.  Hop aboard and settle into a comfortable river boat with covered seating that ensures that passengers are comfortable no matter the weather. Enjoy comfy seats and tables with drinks available to purchase. Have an onboard toilet available for your use.  Relax as you soak up views of the Albert docks which were built in the 1860’s as a revolutionary new complex of docks. Today they are a popular, vibrant destination for locals and tourists. Pass by bars, restaurants, museums, and shops. Starting outside the Tate Gallery, travel through all the docks up to Liverpool Marina and Yacht Club while uncovering information about the sights with the onboard commentary. Turning in the middle of the Marina, return to the Royal Albert Dock with music. 

Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour

4. Liverpool: Guided City Walking Tour

Trace the historical roots of Liverpool on a guided tour of the city center. Experience the city with a local guide as you tour its most important spots, including the Cavern Club and the waterfront. Learn about Liverpool's turbulent history as you explore the eclectic streets and admire the diverse architecture. Stop by the waterfront and the Albert Docks and hear about the city's trading history and its connection to the Titanic. Follow the lives of the Beatles from their early days in the Cavern Club. Admire the beloved city buildings that form the Three Graces along the Pier Head as well as lesser-known hidden gems along the way.

Liverpool: The Beatles and Waterfront Guided Walking Tour

5. Liverpool: The Beatles and Waterfront Guided Walking Tour

Discover Liverpool, one of the most iconic cities in the UK on a walking tour through the Waterfront, visiting iconic locations like the Royal Albert Dock and the Queen Victoria Monument. Join a stroll through Liverpool with a local guide and become an honorary Scouser with your newfound knowledge. Learn about the Liverpool port's humble beginnings and how it became one of its greatest treasures, including The Royal Albert Dock, Town Hall, and the elegant Castle Street. Hear the stories about the Beatles and their rise to global fame in their city of origin, and understand how the icons of Liverpool's humble beginnings have become its greatest treasures. After the tour, download the Vox City app (included in your tour) to discover more of Liverpool and its incredible history with curated audio-guided routes through the main quarters, including Anfield and Penny Lane. Walking Tours include: The Cavern Club The Bluecoat St George's Hall The Old Dock Queen Victoria Monument 16 Cook Street John Lennon Statue Mathew Street Eleaanor Rigby Statue Dr. Duncan's Pub St John's Gardens Walker Art Gallery Paradise Street Liverpool Town Hall Castle Street Titanic Memorial Royal Albert Dock Beatles Story Museum of Liverpool The Liver Birds St Nicholas Church & gardens Derby Square Chavasse Park Main sights in the self-guided routes: Stanley Park Penny Lane sign Chinatown 9 Newcastle Road Rodney Street Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Anglican Cathedral St James Gardens Strawberry Field Gates The Old Quarry

Liverpool: Private City Highlights Walking Tour

6. Liverpool: Private City Highlights Walking Tour

Get your bearings and discover Liverpool on an exclusive private tour, with your own local, expert guide. The best way to maximise your time in Liverpool, get to know a local person and enjoy discovering our city! Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Liverpool into the vibrant place you see today. Extend the trip and see even more sights in 3 hours! On this 3 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Liverpool’s trading history that created its foundations, to the titanic and of course, the Beatles! There’s something for everyone on this unique experience. The tour includes: Pier Head & The Waterfront The Albert Docks The Three Graces The Cavern Club The Blitz Eleanor Rigby Local Scouse culture And many hidden treasures!

Liverpool: Self-Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

7. Liverpool: Self-Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Liverpool into an Adventure Playground! Welcome to Liverpool. With its proud maritime history, remarkable architecture, amazing number of museums and recognised as the pop music capital of the world, it’s no wonder it was named one of the European Capitals of Culture! Explore the docks and city centre of Liverpool and unlock a carefully hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore it's hidden gems and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way (even locals will discover something new!). As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. Your Quest will wind you through the waterfront seeing much of what made Liverpool one of the most important trading ports in the UK then travel through the business district and into the iconic streets made famous by the Fab Four ending back at your starting location via the largest outdoor shopping centre in Europe and the remarkable Albert Dock. As you find the clues and solve the puzzles you might ‘meet’ some famous icons, hear about some ghostly children, and discover the how the city was key in the war efforts. So grab your football scarf (red or blue are both welcome), put on some comfy shoes and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Liverpool Quest! This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, school groups and can be the perfect team building or corporate activity. Customised Quests and group packages are available by emailing hello@goquestadventures.com. Get Questing today!

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What people are saying about Liverpool Waterfront

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 2,125 reviews

So glad we booked this trip,it was excellent from start to finish the two guides were brilliant singing telling jokes and he was so informative I found the whole experience very interesting and now I think I have a new found love of the Beatles,I would recommend this trip to everyone

Really good fun, saw all the sights we wanted and our tour guide was both knowledgeable about all things Beatles and very entertaining with lots of songs thrown in for good measure

Fantastic!!! It was very fun and the tour guide was exceptionally friendly and very very knowledgable

Very enjoyable experience, out guide was informed and personable

Excellent and informative tour. Guide was fantastic!!!