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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. 

Enjoy this tour like no other when you book this elite experience, with a uniformed chauffeur driving a replica of John Lennon’s iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom. Join a maximum of five other travelers to see the sights, from houses where the band members grew up through to the spot that inspired Strawberry Fields Forever (only open on certain days). Take home a guide to fuel your Beatles obsession further.

Attention Beatles fans — this tour is the one you’ve been looking for. Skip the queue at the Liverpool Beatles Museum and access a vast collection of Beatles memorabilia and authentic costumes, instruments and countless treasures. Read letters written by band members, and see exclusive footage of the band performing and practicing. A true insiders look at the most famous rock and roll band in the world.

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.

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.

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 immersive, fun-filled, and family-friendly way to learn all about medical history when you book tickets to Chester’s Sick to Death exhibition. Held in a historical venue, the exhibition focuses on the gory history of medicine, complete with interactive areas that kids will appreciate. Play with scientific equipment, pretend to operate on a body, and learn what doctors used to do to treat patients—and thankfully do no longer.

Rather than being stuck on a noisy, crowded bus tour, this bespoke Beatles taxi tour is a much more intimate and comfortable alternative. Ride around in a themed John Lennon Rolls Royce electric taxi with a personalized service from the driver and onboard Wi-Fi. Stops include Strawberry Field, Penny Lane, and Mendips—John Lennon's childhood home.

Swap predictable walking tours for this fun-filled and lively alternative—a silent disco adventure in Manchester. After receiving your radio headset, set off on a journey down Downsgate and Shudehill with theme songs and party anthems to keep energy levels high. This all-singing, all-dancing tour is the perfect way to have fun, explore the city, and enjoy the combination of a silent disco and a flash mob.

Visit Madame Tussauds in Blackpool to get up close and personal with some of Britain's best-loved celebs. Pose with the X Factor mogul Simon Cowell, and grab a selfie with Paddy McGuinness, the host of Take Me Out. Other waxwork must-sees include the stars of Coronation Street, comedian John Bishop, and the scientist Professor Brian Cox. Just show your ticket to enter, then spend as long as you like inside the acclaimed wax museum.

Enjoy a convenient and cost-effective way to explore many of Liverpool’s highlight attractions when you book the 1-day Liverpool Pass. Upon booking, download the pass to your smartphone, and use for a full day of sightseeing. You’ll receive 25% off a range of popular sights, ranging from the Beatles Story to Anfield Stadium. The pass also offers discounts on a hop-on hop-off bus tour and Mersey River cruise.

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!

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.

Enjoy a Beatles-themed walking tour with an expert, passionate private guide around the vibrant city of Liverpool, the iconic home of the Fab Four with tickets included to The Beatles Story Museum. As the birthplace of the mop-haired Fab Four, Liverpool is a fascinating pilgrimage site for Beatles fans. A historic maritime city, Liverpool is home to quaint cobbled streets, historic buildings and spectacular views over the Mersey. On this private tour with an expert, passionate guide, you will learn all about the early lives of the Beatles in Liverpool, where they lived and went to school, how they met and formed a band - you’ll see where they bought their first instruments and were signed by Brian Epstein. You’ll hear all about their meteoric rise to fame - and the ensuing Beatlemania!

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.

Get access to a secret WW2 bunker under Liverpool city center—Western Approaches HQ. This fascinating museum is a great way to learn stories about the British Armed Forces during World War II. See preserved artifacts, and find out more about the tools used to monitor enemy convoys. No need to worry about rushing—a self-guided tour means you can stop whenever you like and explore the museum at your own pace.

Take a tour of the Beatles hometown, and walk in the footsteps of Liverpool’s Fab Four with a local guide. You’ll visit key sites around the city that are linked to the beloved rock band such as the Cavern Club along with less-likely spots like the art school where John Lennon went. Fun facts about Liverpool and its history complete the experience.

Embark on a Manchester music walking tour for an immersive odyssey through the city's unparalleled musical heritage. See the locations of iconic venues, tracing the footsteps of legendary bands like The Smiths and Oasis. Dive into diverse neighborhoods that birthed movements, feeling the pulse of Madchester in the Northern Quarter. Uncover hidden stories and insights from passionate guides, connecting intimately with the city's cultural tapestry. This tour isn't just about music; it's a rhythmic exploration of Manchester's soul, an unforgettable experience for anyone seeking to absorb the beats and melodies that have resonated globally from this vibrant urban landscape.

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.

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.

Ideal for time-tight travelers, this whistle-stop Liverpool tour saves hours of research time and showcases a shortlist of city landmarks and sights linked to The Beatles. Highlights include a ride past the place where John Lennon was born, and Paul McCartney and George Harrison’s old school. Along the way, the guide enriches the tour with plenty of stories and Beatles-related trivia.

Discover Liverpool’s most iconic places, by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a geocaching fan set on winning the grand prize. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure? Highlights include: • Explore Liverpool Town Hall, Anglican Cathedral, Central Library, and lesser-known places. • Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers. • Visit the world's first skyscraper. • Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt. • Discover the tomb of William Mackenzie, the Lancashire man who made a deal with the devil. After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Liverpool is world-famous for its musical legacy, most notably The Beatles. However, this proud musical city has produced a conveyor belt of talent before and since Beatlemania, the story of which has not been fully told until now. This brand-new unique experience offers a personal insider view of Liverpool from the point of view of a music icon leading the tour. The tour is led by either Pete Hooton (lead singer) or Keith Mullin (guitarist) of the 90s band The Farm. You will discover little-known secrets of the city and learn about their personal musical journey to fame. You will get a guided tour of sites linked to their personal and musical journeys in central Liverpool. Gain unique insights not available anywhere else. The small group walking tour with no more than 12 guests is an easy, gently paced walking tour. You will also receive a free drink at the end of the tour and a chance to chat with your icon.