Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

By Liverpool Famous Walking Tours

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2h 15m
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Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city. 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 and local guides are passionate about their city and want to make each tour fun, interesting and memorable for everyone. They will share with you, personal stories that will really bring 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.

Our guides will share with you some fascinating stories from the past and point out for intriguing and fun facts along the way. You will learn of the cultural influence on the world across the arts, TV, films and music.

Activity location

Bluecoat
- School Lane,
- L1 3BX, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Bluecoat
- School Lane
- L1 3BX, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

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Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

2h 15m
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 2:00pm

Price details

$27.82 x 1 Adult$27.82

Total

10% off

What's included, what's not

Guided Walking Tour
Local Liverpool experienced guides
No food or drink included

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Bluecoat

You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX.

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 !

Henry Street

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.

Campbell Square

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exchange Flags

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.

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.

Mathew Street (Pass by)

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.

Location

Activity location

Bluecoat
- School Lane,
- L1 3BX, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

The Bluecoat
- School Lane
- L1 3BX, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

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