Best Of Liverpool Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

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

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.