Liverpool City Highlights Walking Tour: Live Guide

The liver birds perch on two of Liverpool's most recognizable buildings.

A two-hour walking tour of Liverpool's city centre with a live English-speaking guide, departing from Derby Square next to the Queen Victoria Monument. You'll pass the George's Dock Building, Cunard Building, Town Hall, and spot the famous liver birds atop the Royal Liver Building and at the Museum of Liverpool. The tour includes a sightseeing app with multiple city walking routes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Liverpool city highlights walking tour

• Meet guide at Queen Victoria Monument
• See George’s Dock Building and Cunard Building
• Stroll by Liverpool ONE and learn about liver bird
• Photograph Town Hall, Exchange Flags, Mersey Chambers
• Spot liver birds on Royal Liver Building and Museum of Liverpool

The experience

Meet your guide next to the Queen Victoria Monument on Derby Square, where the tour begins. From there, the route moves through Liverpool's core, taking in the George's Dock Building and the Cunard Building: one of the Three Graces, named after the historic British shipping company. You'll walk past Liverpool ONE and hear the story of the liver bird, a symbol dating back to the 13th century when it first appeared on King John's seal. The guide will point out Bertie and Bella, the two famous statues perched on top of the Royal Liver Building, and you'll spot more liver birds adorning the Museum of Liverpool, which was designed as a tribute to the trading vessels that once filled the harbour.

The walk takes in the Town Hall, a Georgian building classed as one of the finest surviving 18th-century town halls in the country, and Exchange Flags, a historic square where traders and merchants once conducted business. You'll also pass Bluecoat, a 300-year-old building in the city centre that now hosts visual art, literature and music year-round. Along the way, the guide shares the stories behind each landmark, including the unassuming building that secretly held the majority of Britain's gold reserves during the Second World War. The whole route covers Liverpool's most recognizable sights in two hours, with a live commentary in English throughout.

The tour departs at your booked timeslot from the Queen Victoria Statue on James Street. Arrive five minutes early if possible. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue Vox City Walks uniform, so they're easy to spot. You'll also get access to a sightseeing app with multiple city walking routes, which you can download by scanning the QR code on your voucher. The tour suits all fitness levels and service animals are welcome. Public transport options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Live guide commentary in English.
• sightseeing app with multiple city walking routes (download via QR code on your voucher).

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Vox City International Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a structured route through Liverpool's centre with a live guide explaining the landmarks and their history: the two-hour walk covers the main sights without needing to plan the stops yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What are the liver birds and why do they matter to Liverpool?

The liver bird is a symbol of Liverpool dating back to the 13th century, when it first appeared on King John's seal and is thought to be either a cormorant or an eagle. Two famous statues of the liver birds, named Bertie and Bella, sit on top of the Royal Liver Building, and the bird appears on the Museum of Liverpool as well: the modern design of the symbol is based on those two statues.

Where does the tour start and how early should I arrive?

The tour departs from the Queen Victoria Statue on James Street next to Derby Square. You should arrive five minutes early if possible, and your guide will be wearing a dark blue Vox City Walks uniform.

What buildings and landmarks will I see on this walk?

The tour covers George's Dock Building, the Cunard Building, Town Hall, Exchange Flags, Bluecoat, the Royal Liver Building, and the Museum of Liverpool. You'll also pass Liverpool ONE and hear stories about the historic sites along the route.

Is this tour suitable for people with different fitness levels?

Yes, the Liverpool City Highlights Walking Tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and service animals are allowed to join.

What's included with this tour?

The tour includes live commentary in English from your guide and access to a sightseeing app with multiple city walking routes, which you download by scanning a QR code on your voucher.