Ultimate Beatles Ticket To Ride Shore Excursion-Small Groups





Description
A must for all Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride is packed full of iconic locations. On this half-day tour, you will have time to stop for photos & along the way enjoy listening (or singing!) to the music of the fab four. With a maximum of 15 people per tour & in the comfort of an executive vehicle, this tour runs with a separate driver & is led by an expert guide who is highly knowledgeable and passionate about the Beatles. They will bring to life the story of the Fab Four with interesting stories & facts as you retrace the steps of the Beatles. You will see all four childhood homes, colleges they attended, Mathew Street, the Cavern & the Church where they first met-you may even get a chance to step inside & stand on the spot where John met Paul. Visiting areas of the city that inspired many songs including Penny Lane & Strawberry Field where, included in this tour is entry to the exhibition where amongst many Beatle artefacts you will see John Lennon's imagine piano.
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Itinerary
CRUISE TERMINAL: You will meet your guide in the Liverpool Cruise Welcome area and after an introduction will escort you to meet your driver and join your executive transport for the excursion.
PAUL McCARTNEY'S CHILDHOOD HOME: Often referred to as the birthplace of the Beatles' Forthlin Road is the house in which Paul McCartney lived for several years before he rose to fame with the Beatles. The house is now a National Trust property and entry tickets to inside the house are not included in this tour and can only be arranged directly with the National Trust.
ST PETER'S CHURCH HALL, CHURCH AND GRAVEYARD: St Peters Church, where John Lennon was a choir boy, Church Hall and graveyard are a special place for all Beatle's fans to see and visit. You will see the church hall where John and Paul famously met for the first time, and you may even get the chance to step inside the hall and stand on the spot where they were first introduced. Your guide will show you around the nearby graveyard, pointing out several gravestones that are rumoured to have influenced Beatles songs including famously Eleanor Rigby. (For any Liverpool Football Club fans you can also see the gravestone of Bob Paisley-one of the most successful manager in Liverpool Football Club's history).
WOOLTON VILLAGE AND CLUB: Woolton is an historic village dating back to the time of the Domesday book of 1086, will be forever has its place in the Beatles story. Home to St Peter's Church, John Lennon's childhood home and the grade II listed Woolton Village Club where the Quarryman once played.
JOHN LENNON'S CHILDHOOD HOME: The tour will stop outside Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue, the house where John Lennon lived there with his house-proud Aunt Mimi, in the 1950s, is a memorable experience for all Beatles fans. The house is now a National Trust property and is not part of this tour- this can only be arranged directly with the National Trust.
STRAWBERRY FIELD: On this tour you will visit many iconic locations that inspired Beatles songs, none more so than Strawberry Field that had such an influence on the Beatles and especially on John Lennon in later life. You will have free time to visit the garden where you will see the original and famous red gates, cafe & gift shop.
MUSEUM & EXHIBITION: Entry tickets are included on this tour to the Strawberry Field exhibition and garden audio tour where you will have a chance to see John Lennon's Piano and many Beatles artefacts and memorabilia (For any Elvis fans you can also see a display of artefacts and memorabilia on display courtesy of Graceland, Memphis)
ST BARNABAS WHERE PAUL McCARTNEY WAS A CHOIR BOY: As the tour approaches Penny Lane you will have chance to see the church of St Barnabas and where Paul McCartney was once a choir boy.
PENNY LANE BARBER'S SHOP: "In Penny Lane there is a barber showing photographs".. The tour will stop by the barbers shop know at the time as Bioletti's was mentioned in the lyrics of the first verse of Penny Lane- and your will have chance to grab a photograph yourself too .
JOHN LENNON PEACE STATUE BY LAURA LIAN: A though-provoking sculpture by the late Laura Lian in 2018, this life-size bronze tribute to John Lennon was first displayed in Glastonbury before travelling around the UK and Europe before finally being installed outside St Barnabas' Church.
PENNY LANE: Everyone will want to grab a photo with one of the most famous road name signs in Liverpool.
PHILHARMONIC DINING ROOMS- AS FEATURED IN PAUL McCARTNEY'S CAR POOL KARAOKE:. tour will take you to the area of Liverpool that was the Beatles earlier stomping grounds. You will see the pub where John Lennon spent many a lunch hour when he should have been in art college and the Philharmonic Dining Rooms – as seen on TV and the location for Paul McCartney’s appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.
RINGO STAR'S CHILDHOOD HOME AND MURAL: Heading back towards the city centre you will see the home of Ringo Starr who lived at 10 Admiral Grove in Toxteth. Close by you will get chance to see the impressive mural by John Culshaw that was unveiled in 2022 and covers an entire wall.
LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL: You will pass by the magnificent Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, that the largest cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world, you will hear about its special connection to the Beatles.
A CASE HISTORY SCULPTURE BY JOHN KING: 'A Case History’ is an intriguing and creative sculpture by John King and known locally as ‘The Hope Street Suitcases'. Each case is labelled with the person it 'belongs to' with each one having a famous owner from the Liverpool region- can you find the Beatle's cases?
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF THE BEATLES: Hope Street and the surrounding area is rich Beatles History. Here you will see the grammar school that Paul and George attended, and the art college where John and Cynthia Lennon studied. The two grade II listed buildings are now part of Liverpool's Institute of Performing Arts.
HARD DAYS NIGHT HOTEL: Located in the heart of the Cavern Quarter, you will see the world's only Beatles inspired Hotel- the Hard Days Night. Housed in the magnificent Grade II listed Central Buildings, dating back to 1884 the hotel is adorned with four life-size sculptures of John, Paul, George and Ringo on the facade.
LIVERPOOL TOWN HALL: As you drive past the Liverpool Town Hall and Castle Street, hear about Beatles connection to this impressive Grade I listed building and its role and its role in their triumphant homecoming and the scene of Beatlemania.
MATHEW STREET: When you step onto Mathew Street-you will be truly walking along a musical memory lane. Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is synonymous with the Cavern Club and The Beatles. As you walk along you will pass by many tributes to the Beatles including the Fab Four themed bar Rubber Sole, and see places the Fab Four frequented before and after their concerts including the White Star and The Grapes pubs.You can opt to make your own way back to the Cruise Terminal, with time to enjoy the Cavern Quarter, take in some shopping and see the Beatles Statue on the Waterfront along the way or rejoin the transport to be transferred back to the terminal.
THE CAVERN CLUB: This tour finishes outside at what has become regarded as the birthplace of The Beatles- The Cavern Club. You will hear about the role this famous club has had on musical culture world-wide and have chance to grab a photo against the backdrop of the Cavern Club. You can opt to jump back on the transport and be taken back to the to Cruise Terminal or have time to explore a little more in your own and then make your own way back to the Cruise Terminal on the Waterfront which is 10-15 minute walk.
BEATLES STATUE BY ANDY EDWARDS: If you have chosen to stay on the transport after your visit to Mathew Street, your final stop before being returned to the cruise terminal is the Beatles statue by Andy Edwards. With chance to grab a selfie with this impressive tribute to the Fab Four that is set against the background of the Three Graces buildings including the Liver Building. On some occasions access to this statue is limited and instead we visit alternative statues on Mathew Street.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsable Wheel Chair accessible
- There is minimal walking required on this tour
- NOT ARRIVING ON A CRUISE SHIP?ARRIVING ON A CRUISE SHIP? Please Let Us Know at least 48 hours before the date of your tour via Viator/TripAdvisor messages or What's App
Reviews(87)
We have taken other Beatles tours when in Liverpool but this was the best by far. Paul was a wonderful guide, very engaging and the back stories he told us were incredibly interesting and fun. At the various points of interest, we didn’t just stop, but were able to leave the bus and had plenty of time for photos and fun facts! It includes entry into Strawberry Field which we had not done before. Thanks so much for such a great day and experience!! Rick, Dereama, Jason and Stephanie from NC
Thank you for this lovely review. Paul is a great guide and he will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple tours
Great tour! Highly recommend !!! Great tour guy, a ton of knowledge and great sing a longs in the bus :)
Thank you for this lovely review so pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Best wishes LFWT
Roy, the guide and Mike, the driver were terrific. They worked in tandem to give us a great experience. Roy not only gave us the history but followed up with extra information that helped to connect us more with the time and adventure of the Beatles story.
So pleased you enjoyed this tour. Roy and Mike are a great team and they will be delighted with your comments best wishes LFWT Purole tours
Very informational about the early years of the Beatles legacy. You realize that were from the same "neighbor hood"
Thank you for taking the time to review this tour we appreciagd the feed back. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
If you are a Beatles fan, this shore excursion is a must tour. We got to go to see the childhood homes of the Beatles members; viewed their childhood homes; visited Strawberry Hills; walked along the streets of Penny Kane and visited the original Cavern Club site. Tracey, our tour guide provided entertaining and informative narratives during the tour.
Tracey is a fantastic guide and she will be delighted with your comments. Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
If you are lucky enough to get Simon X you will have a wonderful time. He was hugely knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable.
Thank you for this lovely review. simon is an expert in his field and he loves sharing his immense knowledge. He will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
Great tour! We learned all about the early years of the Beatles. Phil had lots of insights and stories that he’d learned from people who were actually in Liverpool in their early days
Thank you for this lovely review Phil will be delighted with your comments. He is a great guide and we are pleased he is part of the team. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
The experience was perfect. The only issue was with the van that we rode in. The air conditioning in the back of the van didn’t work well. It was a very hot day in Liverpool. Secondly, there was a lot of feedback from the microphone during the tour. It can be ear piercing in a van. The tour itself was incredible! Our guide Paul was knowledgeable and friendly. I’d do this tour again in a heartbeat!
So pleased that you enjoyed your tour with us. Paul is an amazing Beatles expert. Sorry about the problem with the vehicle it was indeed a very hot day in liverpool, we have since spoken with the transport manager who has rectified the problem. Good to hear you would love to do the tour again, if you are ever back in liverpool please contact us privately and we would love to welcome you on a tour with our compliments. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
Our tour guide Paul with purple walking tours was incredible! He had so much passion and knowledge of the Beatles history from their childhood and touring years. Paul had so many historical stories and details at every stop. Highly recommend Paul and this great tour. I’m on a 13 day cruise and this has been the highlight of my trip!!! Thank you for a great day Paul!
Wow this is an amazing review for an exceptional Guide. Paul is indeed passionate about the Beatles and he will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
The driver was excellent.The tour guide was excellent.He went above and beyond our expectations.He used Beatles music to enhance the tour.Also he used B & W photos to show and tell their history.The most unique insight was behind the scenes stories that most Beatle fans don’t know. We will always remember this tour.Lastly I would hire him in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much for taking the time to compose this lovely review. We really appreciate your comments. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours



