BEST OF LIVERPOOL History & Culture Tour-From The Cruise Terminal

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city.
Only London has more listed buildings, with fine example of architecture across the ages, links to the Titanic, slave trade, social history and popular culture this walking tour is perfect for visitors to Liverpool, or anyone who wants to get to know some interesting facts and history about their own city. 

Our experienced local guides are passionate about their city, making every tour fun, interesting and memorable. They will share fascinating stories from the past and point out intriguing and fun facts along the way bringing to life the history and culture of Liverpool. 

You will have great photo opportunities, as the tour stops at many of the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks, show casing some amazing architecture both historic and new. 

We keep our tour groups to a sensible size to ensure everyone can enjoy the tour and has time to ask our guide questions too.
 

Meeting Point

Cruise Liverpool

Cruise Terminal, Gate, 2 Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1DL, UK

To meet your guide, please disembark from your cruise ship, walking up the covered ramp into the white building (cruise welcome area). Your guide will meet you there and will be wearing purple and will be holding a welcome sign for LIVERPOOL FAMOUS WALKING TOURS.
 

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Cruise Liverpool

Cruise Terminal, Gate, 2 Princes Parade, Liverpool L3 1DL, UK

You will meet your guide within the Liverpool Cruise Terminal, and after a brief introduction you will set off on your tour.

5 minutes

Titanic Memorial Liverpool

St Nicholas Pl, Canada Blvd, Liverpool L3 1QW, UK

Your first stop will be at the Titanic Memorial where you will hear about the links Liverpool has with the history and story about most famous cruise liner in the world.

5 minutes

The Three Graces

Pier Head, Liverpool

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.

15 minutes

Liverpool Waterfront

Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, UK

Walking along the Waterfront and surrounding streets you may think that the many of the locations and buildings are familiar. Liverpool is a popular choice for films and TV programme makers-see if you can recognise the moved filmed in Liverpool or the city Liverpool is a stand in for !

5 minutes

Beatles Statue

Pier Head, Liverpool, L3 1BY

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.

10 minutes

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Riverside Walk, Liverpool, L3 4AZ

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.

20 minutes

Bluecoat

School Lane, , Liverpool, L1 3BX

You will pass by the Grade I listed Bluecoat building that is the oldest surviving building in central Liverpool, and is a fabulous example of Queen Anne Style architecture.

5 minutes

Thomas Steers Way

Liverpool One , Liverpool

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.

10 minutes

Eleanor Rigby Statue

Stanley Street, Liverpool, L1 6AA

Take a chance to sit down as you have a photo taken sitting next to Eleanor on her bench while you hear Eleanor's story and about Tommy Steel her famous musical creator.

10 minutes

Mathew Street

Mathew Street, Liverpool

As walk along the vibrant and bustly Mathew Street, in the Cavern Quartet, you will be walking in the footsteps of many musical icons. Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the world, and is synonymous with the Cavern Club and amongst other famous muscial artists, The Beatles. You will have chance to have your photo taken in front of the Cavern Club and see all the links along the street to its musical past and learn about this streets lasting and world-wide cultural influence.

15 minutes

Exchange Flags City Square

1 Exchange Flags, Liverpool, L2 3XN

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.

10 minutes

Liverpool Town Hall

Town Hall High Street, Liverpool, L2 3SW

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.

10 minutes

Liverpool Parish Church - Our Lady and Saint Nicholas

5 Old Churchyard, Mersey Chambers, Liverpool, L2 8GW

The site of the current Liverpool Parish Church has been place of worship for over 750 years. Along with historically interesting tombstones and sculptures to see in the surrounding graveyards and gardens, your will learn of Liverpool's links to the Slave Trade and North American history.

10 minutes

What's included:

• Local Liverpool experienced guides
• Easy walking tour - there are several locations where you can sit down for a few minutes.

Not included:

• No food or drink included

Experience Duration: 2:15

Time Spent at Venue: 2:30