Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour: Rodney Street & Cathedral

1.5 hours through Liverpool's haunted past, from Rodney Street to the cathedral cemetery

A 1.5-hour ghost walking tour of Liverpool led by a local guide, starting at The Philharmonic Pub and moving through Rodney Street—said to be the most haunted street in northern England—before ending at the cemetery grounds of Liverpool Cathedral. The tour covers the city's ghostly history, Victorian-era tales, and the stories of those buried in the former necropolis. Children from age 8 are welcome; the tour operates in all weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Liverpool's haunted sites

• Meet outside The Philharmonic Pub
• Walk down Rodney Street haunted area
• Stop for bodysnatching tale in city
• Pass oldest Hope Street building
• See Victorian glamour of Wellington Room
• Visit Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral exterior
• Visit Liverpool Cathedral
• Explore chilling cemetery at Anglican Cathedral

The Experience

The tour meets outside The Philharmonic Pub & Dining Rooms, a Grade 1 listed building and Liverpool landmark, where your guide sets the stage for what comes next. From there you move through the city's most storied haunted sites, starting with Rodney Street—a thoroughfare locals say holds more ghostly sightings than anywhere else in northern England. The route takes in the Wellington Room's Victorian grandeur, a brief stop tied to the city's bodysnatching history, and Hope Street's oldest building, where a hidden past connected to slavery and education for young girls emerges through your guide's account.

Two cathedrals anchor the walk: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, where you'll see its extraordinary stature, and Liverpool Cathedral itself—the largest cathedral in Britain and a Gothic structure that dominates the skyline. The tour closes at the cathedral cemetery, a former necropolis that held nearly 58,000 souls and now sits as a quiet sanctuary in the middle of the city. Your guide walks you through the history and majesty of this sacred ground, tying together the threads of Liverpool's haunted past.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the tour.
• access to Rodney Street, both cathedrals and the cemetery grounds.
• all stories and historical accounts shared along the route.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Shiverpool

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want Liverpool's ghost stories and haunted history told by someone who knows the city, without arranging transport or timing around a group schedule. The fixed 1.5-hour window and meeting point at a central pub means you show up and the day unfolds from there.

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Top questions

What is Rodney Street and why is it part of this tour?

Rodney Street is said to be the most haunted street in northern England, and the tour walks its length to explore the ghostly apparitions and stories associated with it. It's the centerpiece of Liverpool's haunted reputation and a key stop on the route.

How long does the Liverpool Ghost Walking Tour take?

The tour runs for 1.5 hours, starting at The Philharmonic Pub and ending at the cathedral cemetery. It covers multiple haunted sites without rushing, so you have time to absorb each story.

Can children go on this ghost walking tour?

Yes, children from age 8 are welcome. The tour is led by a local guide and covers historical ghost stories, so it's suitable for older children interested in Liverpool's past.

What happens at Liverpool Cathedral on this tour?

The tour ends at Liverpool Cathedral's cemetery grounds, a former necropolis where nearly 58,000 people were buried. You'll explore the history and majesty of this sacred space and learn how it connects to the city's haunted stories.

Where do I meet the guide, and what if the weather is bad?

You meet outside The Philharmonic Pub & Dining Rooms in central Liverpool. The tour operates in all weather, so dress appropriately for rain or cold—the stories don't pause for the forecast.