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1 Day in Liverpool for First Timers

Curated by Helen Shepherda travel writer from London whose heart belongs to Liverpool.

From its famous football clubs to its maritime past, Liverpool boasts a unique cultural heritage that draws visitors from all over the world. With some planning, it is possible to tick off several top city experiences in just 24 hours. Here’s how.


Morning

Liverpool’s history-steeped streets are easily explored in a morning, with several options to suit your interests. Customizable hop-on hop-off tours allow flexible exploration, while sightseeing tours avoid the hassle of advance planning. The city’s landscape is interlinked with its cultural heritage, with tours offering general sightseeing along with a more Beatles-focused itinerary, ideal for Fab Four fans.

Afternoon

Widen your perspective with an afternoon spent exploring Liverpool’s cultural landmarks. The city is home to many free-to-enter museums and galleries, including the Tate Liverpool and the Museum of Liverpool, ideal for culture vultures. Footie fans can gain intimate access to world-famous Anfield Stadium, with advance booking recommended to guarantee entry, while music aficionados can get their teenage kicks at The Beatles Story or British Music Experience. If photography is more your thing, ascend the Radio City Tower or Liverpool Cathedral’s Vestey Tower to capture sweeping Merseyside panoramas.

Night

After a busy day of sightseeing, wind down on an evening ferry across the Mersey and absorb views of the Maritime Mercantile City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, by dusk. Afterwards, experience Liverpool after dark on a nightlife tour of popular city bars and pubs or catch a comedy show to witness the famous Scouse wit firsthand. If you’re not ready to hang up your sightseeing boots for the evening, nighttime ghost tours offer eerie insight into the historic city’s forgotten corners.

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