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Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion

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2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

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.

What's Included

Local Liverpool experienced guides
Liverpool Shore Excursion- fully guided from the Liverpool Cruise Terminal

No food or drink included

Meeting Location

Meeting point

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

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cruise Liverpool

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial to the Marine Engine Room Heroes

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 • Admission Ticket Free

The Three Graces

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Waterfront

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 !

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beatles Statue

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Thomas Steers Way

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Sailors Home Gateway'

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 !

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Derby Square

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mathew Street

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Castle Street

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Town Hall

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.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Exchange Flags City Square

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Parish Church - Our Lady and Saint Nicholas

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. Your guided tour will end here which is a few minutes walk to the cruise terminal, and your guide can escort or you may opt to explore the city further and take in some shopping too.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Easy - moderate street level walking tour -but please wear comfortable no-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
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 surfaces 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.
We recommend you have a bottle of water/drink with you for the walk and where practical you use a reusable bottle.
On occasion access to Andy Edwards Beatle Statue is restricted-instead we visit alternative statues
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-314426P9

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion?

A:

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

A:

The following is included:

Local Liverpool experienced guides.
Liverpool Shore Excursion- fully guided from the Liverpool Cruise Terminal.

The following is NOT included:

No food or drink included.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

A:

Accessibility information for the Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Liverpool Heritage, History, Culture Walking Tour-Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

Mar 2024