Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour
Description
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.
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You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.
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 !
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(622)
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and we were shown the ‘main attractions’ as well as lots of hidden gems. Carl was a great guide - informative, knowledgeable and personable. We were lucky to have a small group (3) and could ask lots of questions. Highly recommend.
Thank you for this lovely review. Carl will be so pleased with your comments. He is a great guide and loves sharing his knowledge. Best wishes Purple tours
My guide Colleen was so knowledgeable and just a wonderful person to take a tour with. Just amazing.
Thank you for this lovely review. Colleen is a great guide and she will be delighted with your comments Best wishes Purpletours
Our Tourguide Pam was really lovely. She knows her city :) We learned a lot about the city and its history. Some things I have never ever heard of before. Its a wolking tour so you need to be able to walk for around 2 hours but I think going on foot through cities is always the best way. Liverpool is a great visit anyway.
Thank you fo this lovely review. Pam is a wonderful guide and we are so lucky to have her on our team. she will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple tours
Passionate tour guide gave lots of extra info. A great overview of the area and history I’d highly recommend An easy pace
Thank you for this lovely review. so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Best wishes Purple Tours
We had a very informative and interesting tour of historical and cultural history of Liverpool by Mike. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and had a great affection for Liverpool especially as his ancestors were very much part of this history
I agree with your comment Marvellous Mike he is a great member of our team and loves sharing his passion and knowledge for this amazing "City that is Ours". Mike will be delighted with your comments thank you! Best wishes Purple tours
Mike was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable and approachable. Learned many interesting things about Liverpool.
Thank you for this lovely review, Mike is a great guide and he will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple tours
Mike was AWESOME!! Super knowledgeable and so PASSIONATE about the history of Liverpool!! You can tell he really loves his job & we enjoyed all the info he provided! Thanks for an awesome tour, Mike! - Nina & Auston from NYC
What a lovely review. Mike is a fabulous guide who indeed does love his job. He is passionate about the history of liverpool and loves sharing his knowledge and his passion best wishes Purple tours
We happened to be at the meeting point slightly early due to public transport timing and met the guild for the Beatles tour (we were doing the heritage tour) who was lovely and chatted to us until our guide arrived. Our guide Colleen was delightful, very knowledgeable and, being Liverpudlian, drew on her own life experience to add a personal perspective to the modern history of the city. It was absolutely fascinating and we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Colleen kept the pace really well so that we didn't feel overloaded but certainly learned masses. Her depth of knowledge was excellent allowing us to ask more detailed questions about specific topics of interest and if it became too specialist she happily admitted when she had reached the limits of her knowledge (it was a very specific detailed question so no shame!). Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, Colleen is a great guide and she will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple tours
Colleen the guide very knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. A good range of historical knowledge and sights around Liverpool. Great Vale for money
Thank you for this lovely review. So pleased you enjoyed your time with Colleen she will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple Tours
Our tour guide, Pam, in Liverpool was awesome! Did a great job! Would tour with her again!
Thank you for this lovely review. Pam is an amazing guide and we are so lucky to have her on our team. Best wishes Purple tours
