Britain · HISTORY TOURS IN LIVERPOOL
Good history tours in Liverpool fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Liverpool’s haunted Hope Street, two cathedrals, Rodney Street and St James’ Gardens on a theatrical 90-minute ghost tour.
“Both the guides and the tour itself were excellent. A great insight into Liverpool’s past and covers some great parts of the city you may have missed otherwise.”
Trace Liverpool from medieval port to imperial city on a lively two-hour walking tour led by an academic historian.
“learning about how Liverpool shaped the whole of the north of England and how important it was to the UK throughout history.”
Explore Liverpool’s St James Cemetery by lantern, with ghost stories, pagan runes, the Everton Vampire, and theatrical local guides.
“Very informative and fun. Both guides knowledgeable and upbeat throughout even though it tipped it down!”
Explore Liverpool’s docks, Beatles landmarks, slave-trade past, and grand civic buildings on a lively two-hour guided walk.
“Pam was a brilliant guide-she has fantastic level of knowledge about Liverpool's history and development, which she shared with a good mix of fact, opinion, humour and anecdotal snippets. we totally recommend this guided walk if you're interested in a balanced, honest and informative introduction to the city.”
Explore Liverpool’s seven original streets, theatrical history, and the eerie Dead House morgue on a lively 90-minute walking tour.
“Ha! I thought I knew my city. Interesting insight on some factual historical incidents. Highlight of the tour was the auld dead house.”
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