North West England

A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour

Liverpool City Centre

Private Tour of the most famous, iconic and historical locations.

See the sights of Liverpool and learn about its history–dating all the way back to 1207 on this walking tour. Save hours of research time and instead, let your historian guide explain the timeline of the city. The tour visits highlights such as the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Monument, the Old Dock, and the Royal Albert Dock.

  • See many of Liverpool’s famous landmarks on one tour
  • Learn where to find some of the city’s oldest medieval relics
  • A historian guide will enrich the tour with local stories
  • A great choice for travelers looking for an overview of the city

What To Expect

Royal Liver Building

Royal Liver Building (Three Graces) The Time Walk History Tour Begins at the Famous Royal Liver Building were you will receive an introduction to the Tour and discover the fascinating History of Liverpool’s iconic Three Graces before walking through time across Liverpool on a Fascinating History Walk. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Liverpool Parish Church Gardens

We will then Walk across the Liverpool Strand to the site of the Oldest Building in Liverpool City Centre, once known as St. Nicholas’ Church, named after the Patron Saint of the Sea, a fitting name for Liverpool’s affiliation with the Oceans across the World, through Global Trade, especially the Atlantic. Here, you will discover the Medieval Origins of Liverpool from 1207 as we learn first hand from the primary evidence located here of Liverpool’s creation in the 13th Century. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Hall Street

We will then travel through time down Old Hall Street, built in the 13th Century the site of the Old Town Hall after Liverpool Received its Town Charter. Walking past the Grade I Listed Buildings to the Cotton Exchange, which was the site were trade from across the world took place. This site represents Liverpool’s Growth as a Global Port, overtaking London in the Cotton Trade by the late 18th Century. Here you shall be provided an in-depth History Tour of Liverpool’s infamous past in Atlantic Trade. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool Town Hall

You shall then Discover Liverpool Town Hall, built in 1749 and the finest surviving Georgian Building in the UK. Here you will be provided an academic History of the building and how Liverpool became a Global Port City and Centre of Commerce. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Castle Street

Castle Street Travel back to the 18th Century by walking down Liverpool’s Famous Castle Street. This destination is a literal time walk as the architecture and buildings show Liverpool’s evolving past and development. Discover Liverpool Castle and the fascinating importance of Castle Street, and its distinct past. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Victoria Monument

Here you will be provided with a fascinating and Entertaining in-depth History of the site of Liverpool Castle and Liverpool’s development to becoming largest Port on the Planet for Global Trade by 1800. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liverpool ONE

We will then walk through modern Liverpool One. Where you will receive a Guided Tour of the Iconic Shopping Destination and its Shops and Attractions. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Old Dock

Discover and Receive an Exclusive Guided History Tour of the Old Dock Site of Liverpool. The First Commercial Wet Dock on the Planet built in 1715. Learn how this Dock catapulted Liverpool to become the most efficient Port in the World and the First of its Kind. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

We shall then walk to the 1800s to Royal Albert Dock built in 1846 to learn the magnificent History of The Centre of Liverpool’s Commerce in the 19th Century and the site of Liverpool’s significant involvement in the First and Second World Wars. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Liver Building

The Tour reaches its Final Destination at the Three Graces with a fascinating Final Tour of the Three Graces and Liverpool’s Waterfront.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Liver Building Liver Bldg, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU,

Meet us at the Entrance of the Iconic Royal Liver Building.

End point

Queen Victoria Monument One Derby Square, James St, Liverpool L2 1AB, UK

The Tour ends at the Queen Victoria Monument at the bottom of of the famous Castle Street, a Central Location for access to the most popular sites and areas.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible Service animals allowed Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

Read more about A Walk Through Time: History of Liverpool Walking Tour 

Welcome to Liverpool

Once coal-streaked and industrial and now thrumming with dynamism and new life, northerly Liverpool has blossomed into one of England’s must-visit cultural centers. Partial credit goes to the Beatles—local Liverpool lads—whose reflected glory can be seen at The Beatles Story and the historic Cavern Club. But that’s just the start of things to do in Liverpool. Where shipping facilities once stood, the city’s revamped Albert Docks are now a major tourist destination, while landmarks such as Liverpool Cathedral, a cohort of exceptional museums, and Anfield Stadium (home to Liverpool FC) all bring in the crowds.

Top 15 attractions in Liverpool

Anfield Stadium

Anfield Stadium

Anfield Stadium, home turf for Liverpool Football Club, is hallowed ground for fans of the Reds. The 54,000-capacity venue not only hosts matches, but also contains the Liverpool FC Story, a museum chronicling the club’s history, and the Steven Gerrard Collection, comprisingmemorabilia relating to the former captain.
Cavern Club

Cavern Club

Famous as the stage where the Beatles made their debut in 1961, Liverpool’s Cavern Club has become a place of legend, hosting not only the Fab Four, but the Who, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, and many more household names. The influential club remains one of Liverpool’s top live music venues to this day.

 

Strawberry Field

Strawberry Field

Inspiring the 1967 Beatles’ song Strawberry Fields Forever, Strawberry Field in the Liverpool suburb of Woolton functioned as a Salvation Army children’s home from 1936 to 2005. As a boy, Lennon would sneak in to play, and enjoyed watching the band at the annual garden party. 

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Anfield Stadium

Anfield Stadium

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Anfield Stadium, home turf for Liverpool Football Club, is hallowed ground for fans of the Reds. The 54,000-capacity venue not only hosts matches, but also contains the Liverpool FC Story, a museum chronicling the club’s history, and the Steven Gerrard Collection, comprising memorabilia relating to the former captain.More
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Cavern Club

Cavern Club

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Famous as the stage where the Beatles made their debut in 1961, Liverpool’s Cavern Club has become a place of legend, hosting not only the Fab Four, but the Who, the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, Queen, Elton John, and many more household names. The influential club remains one of Liverpool’s top live music venues to this day.More
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Strawberry Field

Strawberry Field

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Inspiring the 1967 Beatles’ song Strawberry Fields Forever, Strawberry Field in the Liverpool suburb of Woolton functioned as a Salvation Army children’s home from 1936 to 2005. As a boy, Lennon would sneak in to play, and enjoyed watching the band at the annual garden party. These experiences would go on to inform his later songwriting.More
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Beatles Story

Beatles Story

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This Beatles-centric museum is stuffed full of Fab Four memorabilia, from George Harrison’s first guitar to John Lennon’s orange-tinted glasses. Exhibits trace the journey of Liverpool’s hometown heroes and the rise of Beatlemania, and include a full-scale replica of the famous Cavern Club and a walk-in yellow submarine.More
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Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

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Discover a symbol of Liverpool and gain insight into the city’s history with a visit to the National Heritage-listed Liverpool Cathedral. As the largest religious building in Britain, the Anglican cathedral boasts neo-Gothic architecture, distinctive artwork, and a 328-feet (100-meter) tower that provides sweeping views across River Mersey.More
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Royal Albert Dock

Royal Albert Dock

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Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock, formerly an important industrial center, is now home to popular attractions including Tate Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, and The Beatles Story. Explore its cobbled paths to gain insight into the city’s heritage, marvel at its architecture, or simply unwind in one of the dock’s many bars or restaurants.More
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Penny Lane

Penny Lane

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Made famous by the Beatles song, Penny Lane is lined with shops and small businesses. Before the Beatles hit the big time, John Lennon and Paul McCartney used to catch the bus from here. Some of the places name-checked in the lyrics—such as the shelter in the middle of the roundabout and the barbershop—can still be seen today.More
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Metropolitan Cathedral

Metropolitan Cathedral

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Visit the modernist Metropolitan Cathedral and gain insight into Liverpool’s religious history as you explore its crypts, treasury, and unique structure. As you take in its unusual circular design, learn about the Catholic cathedral’s close relationship with its Anglican sister on the other end of Hope Street, or attend a service or concert for an immersive experience.More
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Merseyside Maritime Museum

Merseyside Maritime Museum

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Discover Liverpool’s status as a British port city at the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Its three exhibition floors reveal the city’s nautical history, from its role in both World Wars to its darker past as a slaving port, as well as waterfront views of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Royal Albert Dock and its industrial architecture.More
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St. Peter’s Church

St. Peter’s Church

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St. Peter’s Church in Woolton, Liverpool, is more than an example of Gothic Revival architecture—it is also a significant site in musical history, as it was here in 1957 that John Lennon first met Paul McCartney. Also here are the graves of Eleanor Rigby, John Lennon’s Uncle George, and Bob Paisley, the renowned Liverpool FC manager.More
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Pier Head

Pier Head

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Pier Head serves as the ferry departure point on the River Mersey and as a Liverpool symbol, marked by buildings known as the Three Graces, the most famous of which is the Liver Building, with its Liver Birds. Pier Head, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also home to memorials, the Museum of Liverpool, and Mersey Ferries landing stage.More
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Walker Art Gallery

Walker Art Gallery

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Take time out from the bustling city streets with a visit to the Walker Art Gallery, home to a diverse collection of artwork that spans eight centuries. Peruse masterpieces by artists, such as Monet, Rembrandt, and David Hockney, and enjoy an experience in the Big Art for Little Artists gallery, a hands-on space designed for young children.More
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Mersey Ferries

Mersey Ferries

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Running right through the heart of the city, the Mersey River is the lifeblood of Liverpool, and the city’s iconic ferries have sailed its shores for more than 800 years. Today, the Mersey Ferries remain a must-see attraction for visitors to Liverpool.More
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Radio City Tower (St. Johns Beacon)

Radio City Tower (St. Johns Beacon)

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At 138 meters (452 feet), Radio City Tower is a prominent feature of the Liverpool skyline, and its observation platform provides aerial views of the city and beyond. Built in 1969, the tower began life as St. John’s Beacon—a ventilation shaft topped with a revolving restaurant—and is now a regional communications tower.More
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Magical Beatles Museum

Magical Beatles Museum

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Opened in 2018, the Magical Beatles Museum tells the story of the Fab Four through a 1,200-strong collection of memorabilia, which belongs to the brother of first Beatles drummer, Pete Best. Highlights includes John Lennon’s Sgt. Pepper medals, theI Am the Walrus cello, and Starr’s Ludwig snare drum.More
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