Liverpool and The Beatles Day Tour from London
Description
Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields - visit these famous Liverpool sights your own way on an independent day trip from London. Everything's arranged for you: return rail tickets, entry to the Beatles Story, a Magical Mystery Tour and a Liverpool city map and information booklet. The rest is up to you!
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The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood.
Entry to the award winning The Beatles Story is included in your Liverpool experience - the world's largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles.
The Merseyside Maritime Museum is a museum based in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK. It is part of National Museums Liverpool and an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.
Step aboard the 'Magical Mystery Tour’ – a recreation of the colourful bus used in the 1967 film of the same name. This fun and fascinating tour takes in the city's most iconic Beatles locations with live commentary and on-board soundtrack it is waiting to take you away. Visit the locations that shaped the band and provided the inspiration for some of their greatest hits. See where John, Paul, Ringo and George grew up and their childhood homes, schools and colleges, and visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and many more famous locations. Finish your tour at the legendary Cavern Club on Mathew Street where The Beatles played 292 times over a two and a half year period.
Site of a former Salvation Army children's home & the inspiration for the famous Beatles song.
Penny Lane was of course made famous by The Beatles song of that name, released in 1967. John Lennon and Paul McCartney used to meet at Penny Lane to catch a bus into town. Their shared childhood experiences on the street inspired them to write the song, which was released as a double ‘A’ side with ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ and later featured on the US album ‘Magical Mystery Tour.’ Many Beatles fans make pilgrimage to Penny Lane in the South of the city, to see the street. It’s still a lively area, with independent businesses lining the street. There’s even a barber’s shop in the same spot referenced in the song.
“Almost certainly the most important meeting in popular music history” is how the first meeting of John Lennon and Paul McCartney has recently been described. The meeting took place at St Peter’s Church Hall on the evening of Saturday, 6th July 1957… Whilst waiting to play at the church dance that night, John Lennon and the other members of the Quarrymen Skiffle Group were introduced to the young Paul McCartney by a mutual friend.
The Cavern Club opened on 16 January 1957 as a jazz club, later becoming a centre of the rock and roll scene in Liverpool in the 1960s. The Beatles played at the club in their early years.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Outbound: Train departs London Euston: 07:43am / arrives at Liverpool Lime Street: 10:04am
- Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures
- Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week then within 24 hours of booking). We recommend arriving at Euston Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
- Please note this is an unescorted tour (expect for the Magical Mystery Tour which is live guided)
- Child age: 5-11 yrs inclusive
- Free city map
- Return: Train departs Liverpool Lime Street: 18:43pm / arrives at London Euston at 21:03pm.
- Cavern Club Free Entry is NOT included during International Beatleweek Festival.
- Printed translations of the Magical Mystery Bus tour are available in English, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, Indonesian and Spanish. This can be purchased at the Ticket Office.
- The Beatles Story’s entrance lift is currently out of order and, as a result, the exhibition can only be accessed via steps.
Reviews(311)
Great insight into the lives of the Beatles. Loved visiting the Cavern, sharing a drink and listening to live music. A step back to the 60s, very nostalgic.
Dear Guests, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning more about the lives of The Beatles. It’s wonderful to know that visiting the Cavern, enjoying a drink and listening to live music made the experience feel so nostalgic and memorable. Kind regards, Evan Evans
Please know, there is absolutely no signage to help direct you once you arrive in Liverpool. There was no success reaching out to customer support. The tickets sent for the attractions could be scanned by the venue. Train tickets were not accessible. The day was long, expensive and stressful.
What a perfect day. Everything was planned out. From the train ride to Liverpool to the Beatles Story to the Magical Mystery Bus Tour. Our guide Robin and driver Neil were wonderful.
Well my husband loves the Beatles and he loved this tour. I loved Liverpool which I was not thinking would happen. Robin our tour guide was amazing and Neal our driver was also great.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your husband enjoyed the Beatles experience so much, and that Liverpool turned out to be such a pleasant surprise for you as well. It’s wonderful to know that Robin’s guiding and Neil’s driving helped make the day such an enjoyable one for you both. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour again soon. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours
The highlight to me was the MMT bus. The driver and the guide did an excellent job with their knowledge and kindness. The Beatles story was very info intensive. More than I had time for. From the train station to the dock, where everything was at, is about a 20 minute walk.
Dear Warren_D Thank you for sharing your feedback and for joining the tour. We’re really pleased to hear that the MMT bus experience, along with the driver and guide, stood out for you and that you appreciated their knowledge and kindness. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding The Beatles Story and the amount of information provided. We understand that it can feel quite detailed within the available time, and your feedback is very helpful for us to consider how we can better pace the experience in the future. Thank you as well for noting the walking distance from the train station to the dock. Insights like this are valuable for future guests when planning their day. We’re grateful for your review and hope to welcome you on another tour again soon. Warm regards, Evan Evans Tours
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Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the experience enjoyable overall. We are sorry if any aspect of the tour gave the impression that guests are unsupported during their visit. For clarity, our tours always include a professional guide or tour leader (and where applicable, on-site staff or audio guides) to ensure guests receive clear instructions, assistance, and information throughout the experience. However, once inside certain attractions, guests may have free time to explore at their own pace, which can sometimes feel more independent. Your comments are appreciated and will be reviewed by our team as we continue working to ensure expectations are clearly communicated before and during the tour. Thank you again for your feedback. Kind regards, Evan Evans Tours
It was a fantastic day, weather was great. Del the tour guide was really entertaining, experienced all the sights, that I never thought I would see. Ending the tour at the Cavern Club put the exclamation point to the tour.
Dear James_W, Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great day with wonderful weather and enjoyed all the sights. It’s wonderful to know that Del’s entertaining guidance made the tour even more memorable, and finishing at the Cavern Club was the perfect ending! We hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour in the future. Kind regards, The Evan Evans Team
There aren't any signs leading to Albert Dock when arriving at Liverpool Station. The walk to the dock is not leisure...it's 1.5 miles navigating crowded and uneven cobblestone streets. Transport to the dock would have been nice. Not enough time at the stops during the bus tour. We wanted to get back to London on an earlier train and tickets are not eligible for exchange. The only good thing was our tour guide Del and bus driver Steve. They were absolutely wonderful. Also dropped off in a different location and had to walk .5 miles back to train station. Also additional walking is required to get to the cavern. For that price there should have been transport to eveything.
Dear DallesHoffman, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear that aspects of the day — particularly the walking distances and lack of transport between key locations — impacted your enjoyment of the tour. We understand how navigating unfamiliar areas on foot, especially over uneven ground, can be challenging and frustrating. Your feedback is extremely valuable, and we will share your comments with our team as we review ways to improve the overall experience, including clearer directions and more convenient transport options where possible. That said, we're delighted to hear that Del and Steve made a positive impression and helped brighten the day with their excellent service. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. Thank you again for your feedback — it helps us to continually improve and better serve our guests. Warm regards, Evan Evans Tours
Del was very informative and provided a lot of interesting information. He was energetic and Enthusiastic.
Dear Marcia_M, Thank you for your kind words about Del. We’re delighted to hear that his enthusiasm and wealth of information made your tour enjoyable. Guides like Del are a real asset, and we’ll be sure to share your compliments with him. Thank you for choosing Evan Evans. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Warm regards, The Evan Evans Team
My husband and I loved this tour! The Beatles experience was full of facts & memorabilia. We especially loved the Magical Mystery Tour bus was the best thanks to our fun tour guides, Del & Neal. Full if fun Beatles facts! They weee especially great with getting us off the bus for photo ops! Would highly recommend this tour!!
Dear Gina_N, Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the Beatles experience, and that Del and Neal made the tour both fun and informative. It’s great to know they went the extra mile to ensure memorable photo opportunities. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Evan Evans tour soon. Best regards, Evan Evans Tours
