Liverpool: Private City Tour with Craft Beer & Local Pubs

Summary

Experience Liverpool’s icons from cathedral to craft brewery

You’ll sip tea beneath soaring cathedral arches, wander Anfield’s mural-lined streets with stories from your guide, share pints at Liverpool’s oldest pub, and taste fresh craft beer straight from the source. With private transport, local food, drinks included, and real conversation along the way — this is Liverpool as locals live it, not just see it. These are moments you’ll remember long after heading home.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a mug of tea in the shadow of Liverpool Cathedral — it’s so quiet inside you can hear your own footsteps echoing up into the stone arches. Our guide, Jamie, points out a tiny carving I’d never have noticed on my own. The air smells faintly of old wood and candle wax. We sit for a bit with our sandwiches (mine was still warm), just watching the light shift through stained glass. I didn’t expect to feel so calm in the middle of a city.

Next thing I know we’re at Everton hills, wind whipping around us and making my eyes water — or maybe that was just the view. You can see all of Liverpool stretched out below, cranes and spires and those red brick terraces. Jamie tells us about growing up nearby and points out where his dad used to take him for matches. There’s something about hearing those stories right there that makes it stick.

Walking around Anfield is a bit surreal — you don’t go inside but you get close enough to touch the gates. There are murals everywhere; people stop for photos or just stand quietly by the Hillsborough memorial. I tried to pronounce one of the player’s names and got it completely wrong; some locals laughed but then helped me say it right (I’m still not sure I nailed it). The passion here is loud even when nobody’s shouting.

The oldest pub in Liverpool creaks when you walk in — low ceilings, uneven floors, landlord behind the bar who seems to know everyone by name. He pours us each a pint and tells stories about ghosts upstairs (not sure if he was joking). The beer tastes different here — colder maybe? Or maybe that’s just because you’re drinking it somewhere people have been doing exactly this for centuries.

The last stop is a craft brewery tucked down some side street I’d never find again without Jamie. We get a tour from one of the brewers (who has hops tattooed on his arm) and try a flight of beers while pizza comes out hot from the oven. The place smells like yeast and tomato sauce and everyone talks over each other trying to pick their favorite brew. By then we’re all swapping photos from earlier stops — they’ll even email them later so you don’t have to worry about missing anything.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Liverpool Icons and Local Flavors

• Visit Liverpool Cathedral and enjoy a drink
• Panoramic views from Everton Hills
• Walk around Liverpool FC murals and memorials
• Drink and chat at Liverpool's oldest pub
• Behind the scenes at a local brewery with beer and pizza

Top questions

How long does this private Liverpool city tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

Is entry to Anfield stadium included?

No, entry inside Anfield stadium is not included; only exterior areas are visited.

Are drinks included on this Liverpool tour?

Yes, drinks are included: coffee or tea at the cathedral stop, one beer at Liverpool's oldest pub, and a beer flight at the brewery.

Does this tour include lunch?

Yes, a hot sandwich with fries is served at a local bistro during the tour.

Is transportation provided during the tour?

Yes, private transportation is included throughout the day trip in Liverpool.

Can I join if I’m not very fit?

Yes, this experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Will I get photos from my day trip in Liverpool?

Yes, 10 photos from your tour will be emailed to you afterwards.

Who leads this private city tour?

A local Liverpool guide leads your experience throughout the day.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation across Liverpool with bottled water provided along the way; coffee or tea at your first stop inside Britain’s largest cathedral; one beer at the city’s oldest pub; a flight of locally brewed beers plus fresh pizza at a craft brewery; lunch featuring a hot sandwich with fries at a local bistro; guidance from an experienced local guide sharing history on Liverpool’s brewing culture; plus ten digital photos from your adventure sent by email after your trip ends.