Top Liverpool Half-day Tours

Walk in the Beatles’ footsteps and explore Liverpool’s music heritage on this walking and deluxe transport tour. Follow your guide to see sites including Liverpool Cathedral and the Eleanor Rigby statue. Visit the Cavern Club and ride your air-conditioned vehicle to view Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the exteriors of John Lennon’s and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes; and more—all as your guide sheds light on the Beatles’ Liverpool story.

If you’re a Beatles fan and find yourself in Liverpool, then treat yourself to a tour of the sites linked to the Fab Four. The hometown of the popular 1960’s rock band, Liverpool boasts Beatles landmarks all over the city, but it’s tough work finding them if you’re new to town. On this tour, you’ll explore Liverpool with a private guide in your own taxi, getting straight to sites such as Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and more.

Enjoy an active way to explore Liverpool—and see the city’s top Beatles-related landmarks, all in just half a day—on this small-group electric bike tour. After meeting your guide in the city center, you’ll grab your bike and helmet and zip off on two wheels. Discover both John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes (and the church hall where they first met), visit Penny Lane and the grave of Eleanor Rigby, and more.

Get the lowdown on the Fab Four the fun way, with this classic Beatles tour of Liverpool by black taxi. With your own private group of up to six people, you’ll travel around the northern city in style, as you driver-guide shows you the key sights that inspired the famous rock band. Penny Lane and the grave of Eleanor Rigby are among the highlights.

Home to Liverpool F.C. since the 19th century, Anfield isn’t just a stadium—it’s an icon of British sports history. On a behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll enjoy special access to the landmark, and will walk in the footsteps of Liverpool’s most famous players. Access must-see areas such as the Press Conference Room, This Is Anfield sign, Player's Tunnel, Managerial Dugout and the Home Team Dressing Room. Your ticket included access to the LFC Museum, home to the six European cups and over 130 years of LFC history.

No tour of Liverpool is complete without taking in some Beatles history. The hometown of this legendary band, Liverpool houses the award-winning Beatles Story exhibition. Visit the rock-themed attraction – spread over two sites – to learn about the band and its lasting impact on the history of music. Full of fun memorabilia, rare photographs and interactive exhibits, the Beatles Story is full for all ages! Ticket includes shuttle service between sites. 

See Liverpool by land and water on this enjoyable combo tour.  Take a River Explorer cruise along Liverpool’s waterfront, seeing the sights as the onboard commentary recounts their history. Couple your cruise with a hop-on hop-off City Explorer open-top, double-decker bus tour. With your 24-hour pass, travel around must-sees such as St. George's Hall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool, listening to the live commentary and hopping off at stops of interest.

This is an ideal overview tour of Liverpool's main sights. Avoid the hassle of organizing car rental, and instead, go on this pre-planned sightseeing bus route of 14 interesting landmarks and attractions. Sights passed include the Royal Albert Dock, St. George's Hall, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Liverpool Cathedral, and plenty more surprises.

Get to know Liverpool and discover the home of the Beatles with this hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 90 minutes. Enjoy unlimited access to two different routes—the Blue Route, which follows a Beatles-themed itinerary, visiting Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and the childhood homes on John Lennon and Paul McCartney; and the Red Route, which stops at city attractions including Royal Albert Dock, the Walker Gallery, the Cavern Club, and Liverpool Cathedral.

Unearth Liverpool’s ghoulish past on this 1.5-hour walking tour of the city’s most haunted sites. After darkness has fallen, meet your guide on the famous Hope Street and set off in search of the restless spirits who are said to roam the city at night. Stroll down one of northern England’s most haunted streets, visit the eerie cemetery at Anglican Cathedral, and hear blood-curdling stories of ‘Lantern Jaw,’ the woman in white and the local man who lost his soul to the Devil.

Join us for a River Explorer Cruise aboard our world-famous Mersey Ferry. For just under an hour, you can sit back, relax and soak in the riverside scenery and landmarks that have put Liverpool on the map. Our expert commentary will make you feel right at home as you discover the things that make our city region so vibrant today. The cruise is a 'must do' as part of any visit to Liverpool.

Come learn about the Beatles and other ground-breaking British musicians with this admission ticket to the British Music Experience at the National Museum of Popular Music in Liverpool. Spend as little or as much time as you'd like exploring the eight zones of the experience. Learn about the last 70 years of British music with video interviews, displays of memorabilia, and interactive areas where you can dance or try to play popular songs yourself.

Minimize time spent waiting to enter with this skip-the-line admission ticket to the Strawberry Field Visitor Experience in Liverpool. Explore the gardens that inspired a young John Lennon and learn more about the site’s unique history, as well as its links to the Fab Four, in the curated exhibition, following a multimedia guide for an immersive experience of this must-see Beatles attraction.

The sights and scenery of North Wales are tricky to explore from Liverpool without a rental car. Rather than string together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour for the benefit of comfortable minivan transport and a guide for background on the sights. Walk Llandudno’s pier, follow hidden roads through Snowdonia, visit Conwy Castle, and more; and discover this beautiful corner of Britain without a care in the world.

Liverpool is famous around the world as the home of the Beatles and the city is full of sites relating to the Fab Four. On this tour, discover the city’s musical legacy with a private guide and learn all about the group’s rise to global stardom. Along the way, see landmarks immortalized in the band’s songs such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Field, visit Eleanor Rigby’s grave, and see the childhood homes of John, George, Paul and Ringo.

Immerse yourself in the criminal underworld of hit TV show, Peaky Blinders, on a 4-hour tour of Liverpool filming locations. Designed to delight fans of the show, this tour covers roughly 10 spots in the city center, Port Ellesmere, and the River Mersey. See the fictional homes of some characters like Polly and Ada, and hear stories and facts about the show.

Famous for its footballing legacy, maritime heritage, and the home of the Beatles—Liverpool is one of England’s most dynamic cities. On this private tour, discover the city like a local with your Liverpudlian guide and gain insight into Liverpool’s rich culture and history. Stop at landmarks such as Liverpool Cathedral and the Hillsborough monument, pose for photos by the Beatles Statue, and take a scenic stroll around Albert Dock.

Liverpool Famous Walking Tours offer fabulous Beatles tours that will take you on a ‘ticket to ride’ in the comfort of a private taxi or coach. These tours have a separate driver and are led by expert local guides who are passionate and knowledgeable about the fab four and will share with you some great stories that will really bring to life the history. This tour is a great add-on to the Beatles Liverpool city centre based walking tour. We can flex the tour start time and city-centre pick up/end location to best suit your plans for the day too. Just let us know when booking and we will be in contact to finalise the details for your tour.

Get to know the local food scene in Liverpool by joining a private guide on a craft beer and pub food-themed adventure. Discover fun facts about the city’s thriving craft beer scene that you might not discover alone, and get tips on the best British pub snacks to try. Conveniently, tastings are included along the way, and a private tour means you can get lots of personalized recommendations.

Liverpool as a city has so much to offer and of course being home to the best band in the world is something we don't take lightly. On this tour we will soak up everything that led "The Beatles" to worldwide superstardom and find out more about the stories that made them who they are. We will take in and explore all things "Beatles" -from Penny Lane to Strawberry Field and much, much more!

Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s cutting-edge craft beer scene—and visit some of the city’s best breweries—on this small-group, half-day tour. With bus transit, you can leave the navigation to someone else and focus on enjoyment. You’ll taste up to 12 beers in one day, all while you go behind-the-scenes at locals-loved breweries and learn more about the brewing process. To accompany your beers, you’ll also tuck into your own pizza.

Forget the conventional sightseeing itinerary and enjoy a personalized experience, with a half day tour of Liverpool delivered by a local. Discover attractions handpicked to suit your interests, including tourist highlights and hidden gems. Benefit from the flexibility of a private excursion, with your choice of pickup location and time.

Designed with fans of the hit TV series, Peaky Blinders, in mind, this private 4-hour tour takes you to Liverpool locations used to film the show. Although set in Birmingham, many Peaky Blinders scenes are filmed in Liverpool: visit the homes of characters such as Tommy Shelby, Polly, and Ada, and see top Liverpool attractions such as the National Waterways Museum, all the while listening to insider gossip and trivia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.