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Lennon and McCartney Songwriting History Tour

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Liverpool, England

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4 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Your guide takes you on a chronological story of the Beatles formation and song-writing experience never to be forgotten!

Learn about the "magic" that brought these 4 Liverpool boys together that changed music forever.

Stand where they once stood as the story comes to life with photographs, anecdotes from family and friends and those who knew them.

Enjoy the comfort of your private 5-seater taxi tour with a dedicated local driver/guide.

You will be picked up and dropped off at any pre-determined location.

Please let us know if you have any special requirements or requests, we can always accommodate... even take your photos!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Strawberry Field Cafetaria, Gardens and Gift Shop areas
  • Guide
  • Interactive Exhibition at Strawberry Field
  • Entry to John & Paul's National Trust homes
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick up can be arranged from any Liverpool City Center hotel. However, pick-ups from outside Liverpool City Center will incur an additional cost subject to distance.

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Meeting point

Ranelagh Street
Liverpool L3 5UL, 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.

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

What To Expect

Mendips - John Lennon Home

The childhood home of John Lennon.Hear how John's complex childhood upbringing shaped his, life, thoughts and ideas and the family members who contributed.Who influenced John's interest in music and encouraged him to play the guitar
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Church, Woolton

See and stand on the spot where Paul 1st watched John perform and the meeting that took place that changed the world of music forever.Discover how John's original band - The Quarrymen evolved to become The Beatles.Follow the controversy surrounding one of their greatest compositions even today.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

20 Forthlin Rd

Home of the McCartney Family!Where as many as 60 Lennon and McCartney songs were written, where practice sessions took place and the inspiration to some of the most poetic lyrics ever written.Not forgetting the personal bond that connected John and Paul.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Strawberry Field

Stand in this iconic location that gave us an insightful look at John.Today it stands as the legacy of his music and peace aspirations, offering a spiritual retreat, exhibition and hope for those whose abilities might go unrecognized.Learn John's story of Strawberry Fields and how it expanded his view of life.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Penny Lane

The neighborhood Paul sings about in the song "Penny Lane."See the shop, bank, fire station and the iconic "shelter in the middle of the roundabout" as we walk the route.Get to know the "pretty nurse selling poppies from a tray"Discover the friendly rivalry between Paul and John that inspired the song.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

12 Arnold Grove

George Harrison's birthplace!Learn how George became a Beatle and his unlikely meeting with Paul McCartney.Also, about the Beatles chance meeting that lead to their 1st US visit appearing on National TV and what happened afterwards - especially to George.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

These 2 buildings that now make LIPA have a deeper more significant part in the success of the Beatles.Once the Liverpool Art College and The Liverpool Institute for Boys, where John Paul & George attended, it's where they honed their talents that set them apart from other bands of their time.Learn what happened when John met his 1st wife, Cynthia and fellow Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe during his time at Art College.And why Paul frequently visits and for one special occasion every year.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10 Admiral Grove

Here we visit Ringo's birthplace, childhood home and local pub.From his humble beginnings Ringo overcame a specific difficulty that was instrumental to becoming; a drummer, a Beatle, a songwriter and solo-performer.You will learn the reason why Ringo was "head-hunted" on the cusp of Beatlemania and his journey there.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lennon and McCartney Songwriting History Tour?

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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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • Strawberry Field Cafetaria, Gardens and Gift Shop areas
  • Guide
  • Interactive Exhibition at Strawberry Field
  • Entry to John & Paul's National Trust homes

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are 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
  • Using a wheelchair will reduce the number of people on the tour to 3 including the user. This is purely due to space restriction.

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Free Cancellation

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100% refund
No refund

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).

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