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(634)
Excellent walking tour with Carl - learnt lots of interesting facts and history about Liverpool. Friendly, local and helpful guide. Thank you.
Thank you for this lovely review. Cal will be so pleased with your comments. Best wishes Purple tours
Very enjoyable and our guide was knowledgeable and fun.
Thank you for taking the time to review this tour so pleased you enjoyed yor time with us. Best wishes Purple Tours
Our guide was Colleen very knowledgeable and entertaining on the tour. Not an over taxing walk and very educational. Some hidden gems discovered. The time flew by.
Thank you for this lovely review. Colleen will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple tours
Very informative it gave us an insight into the development of the city from the 18th century onwards. A great alternative and different perspective to the Beatles / Football headliners.
So pleased you enjoyed your time with us. we appreciate you taking time to review the tour. Best wishes Purple tours
Mike D is an exceptional guide with a wealth of historical knowledge and interesting facts to share. We really enjoyed our walk, he judged the pace well and he made it fun as well as informative.
thank you for taking the time to review this tour. Mike is a great guide and he will be so pleased with your comments. Best wishes Purple Tours
Our guide was excellent. The tour was at a comfortable pace and covered 8 centuries of History. We thought we knew quite a bit of history but Pam covered so much that we were unaware of.
Pam is a great guide and she will be so pleased with your comments. Thank you for reviewing this tour. Best wishes Purple tours
Amazing tour. Good pace. Great knowledge and interesting experience, stories and history. Mike was engaging and passionate about Liverpool. Highly recommend. Wish I was here longer to do more tours.
The tour was very informative with emphasis on the history of Liverpool. We enjoyed our tour, Mark did an excellent job.
Thank you for taking the time to review this tour. So pleased you enjoyed your time with us. Best wishes Purple tours
Mike was a great guide, and gave us lots of fascinating insights into the city. He was funny and a great listener. I would recommend this tour without hesitation.
Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are delighted to hear that you would recommend our tour. Mike is a fantastic guide who really enjoys sharing his knowledge of our city with all our guests. With best wishes
We had a lovely tour with Colleen. She clearly loved her city and that love rubbed off on us! We hope to one day come back.
Thank your for this lovely review. colleen is a great guide and she will be delighted with your comments best wishes Purple tours
