Best Of Liverpool Heritage History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

Departure Point Your guide (wearing purple) will meet you in front of black railings/courtyard gates of The Bluecoat building also known as The Bluecoat Chamber School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX. Castle Fine Art shop will be opposite you.(Please note this is not the Blue Coat School that is outside the city centre) Return Details This tour ends at a convenient city centre location at the entrance to Mathew Street. You can then opt to explore Mathew Street on your own where you will find the Cavern Club or if you wanted to enjoy a walking tour about the Fab Four then you could book onto our Beatles walking tour. Duration 2 hours and 15 minutes Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Bluecoat School Lane Liverpool You will meet your guide in front of the front gates of the Bluecoat building School Lane Liverpool L1 3BX. Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Liverpool Sailors Home Gateway' 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 ! Duration: 5 minutes Stop At: Henry Street Henry Street Liverpool England L1 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. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Campbell Square Campbell Square Liverpool 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Thomas Steers Way Liverpool One Liverpool 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Royal Albert Dock Liverpool Gower St. Albert Dock Liverpool 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. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Beatles Statue Pier Head Liverpool 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: The Three Graces Pier Head Liverpool 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. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Castle Street Castle Street Liverpool 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Liverpool Town Hall Town Hall High Street Liverpool 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Exchange Flags 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Derby Square 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. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Mathew Street Liverpool 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. Duration: Not Available Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We recommend