Why choose this Liverpool tour ?
A must for all Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride is packed full of iconic locations. On this half-day tour, you will have time to stop for photos & along the way enjoy listening (or signing!) to the music of the fab four. With a maximum of 15 people per tour & in the comfort of an executive vehicle, this tour runs with a separate driver & is led by an expert guide who is highly knowledgeable and passionate about the Beatles. They will bring to life the story of the Fab Four with interesting stories & facts as you retrace the steps of the Beatles. You will see all four childhood homes, colleges they attended, Mathew Street, the Cavern & the Church where they first met-you may even get a chance to step inside & stand on the spot where John met Paul. Visiting areas of the city that inspired many songs including Penny Lane & Strawberry Field where, included in this tour is entry to the exhibition where amongst many Beatles artefacts you will see John Lennon’s imagine piano.
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What makes Ultimate Beatles Ticket To Ride Half-Day Tour- Small Groups a unique experience ?
MEETING AT THE TITANIC MEMORIAL TO THE ENGINE ROOM HEROS: You will meet your guide an driver next to this memorial and after a short introduction you will be setting off on your Ticket-To Ride.
BEATLES STATUE BY ANDY EDWARDS: The first stop is the Beatles statue by Andy Edwards. With a chance to grab a selfie with this impressive tribute to the Fab Four that is set against the background of the Three Graces buildings including the Liver Building.
GEORGE HARRISON’S CHILDHOOD HOME: Heading out of the city to Woolton Village you will pass by the birthplace and childhood home of George Harrison – Number 12 Arnold Grove.
WOOLTON VILLAGE AND CLUB: Woolton is a historic village dating back to the time of the Domesday book of 1086, and will forever have its place in the Beatles story. Home to St Peter’s Church, John Lennon’s childhood home, and the grade II listed Woolton Village Club where the Quarryman once played.
JOHN LENNON’S CHILDHOOD HOME: The tour will stop outside Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue, the house where John Lennon lived there with his house-proud Aunt Mimi, in the 1950s, is a memorable experience for all Beatles fans. The house is now a National Trust property and entry tickets to inside the house are not included in this tour and can only be arranged directly and separately with the National Trust.
PAUL McCartney’s CHILDHOOD HOME: Often referred to as the birthplace of the Beatles’ Forthlin Road is the house in which Paul McCartney lived for several years before he rose to fame with the Beatles. The house is now a National Trust property and entry tickets to inside the house are not included in this tour and can only be arranged directly and separately with the National Trust.
ST PETER’S CHURCH HALL, CHURCH, AND GRAVEYARD: St Peter Church, where John Lennon was a choir boy, Church Hall, and graveyard are a special place for all Beatles fans to see and visit. You will see the church hall where John and Paul famously met for the first time, and you may even get the chance to step inside the hall and stand on the spot where they were first introduced. Your guide will show you around the nearby graveyard, pointing out several gravestones that are rumored to have influenced Beatles songs including famously Eleanor Rigby. (For any Liverpool Football Club fans you can also see the gravestone of Bob Paisley-one of the most successful managers in Liverpool Football Club’s history).
PENNY LANE BARBER’S SHOP: “In Penny Lane, there is a barber showing photographs”. The tour will stop by the barbershop known at the time as Bioletti’s was mentioned in the lyrics of the first verse of Penny Lane- and you will have a chance to grab a photograph yourself too.
ST BARNABAS WHERE PAUL McCARTNEY WAS A CHOIR BOY: As the tour approaches Penny Lane you will have a chance to see the church of St Barnabas where Paul McCartney was once a choir boy.
JOHN LENNON PEACE STATUE BY LAURA LIAN: A thought-provoking sculpture by the late Laura Lian in 2018, this life-size bronze tribute to John Lennon was first displayed in Glastonbury before traveling around the UK and Europe before finally being installed outside St Barnabas’ Church.
STRAWBERRY FIELD: On this tour, you will visit many iconic locations that inspired Beatles songs, none more so than Strawberry Field which had such an influence on the Beatles and especially on John Lennon in later life. You will have free time to visit the garden where you will see the original and famous red gates, cafe & gift shop. Entry tickets are included on this tour to the Strawberry Field exhibition and garden audio tour where you will have a chance to see John Lennon’s Piano and many Beatles artefacts and memorabilia (For any Elvis fans you can also see a display of artefacts and memorabilia on display courtesy of Graceland, Memphis)
RINGO STAR’S CHILDHOOD HOME AND MURAL: Heading back towards the city centre you will see the home of Ringo Starr who lived at 10 Admiral Grove in Toxteth. Close by you will get a chance to see the impressive mural by John Culshaw that was unveiled in 2022 and covers an entire wall.
PENNY LANE: Everyone will want to grab a photo with one of the most famous road name signs in Liverpool.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF THE BEATLES: Hope Street and the surrounding area are rich in Beatles History. Here you will see the grammar school that Paul and George attended and the art college where John and Cynthia Lennon studied. The two grade II listed buildings are now part of Liverpool’s Institute of Performing Arts.
A CASE HISTORY SCULPTURE BY JOHN KING: ‘A Case History’ is an intriguing and creative sculpture by John King known locally as ‘The Hope Street Suitcases’. Each case is labeled with the person it ‘belongs to’ with each one having a famous owner from the Liverpool region- can you find the Beatle’s cases?
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsable Wheel Chair accessible
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Per Person- Max 15 per tour
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Luxury Executive Vehicle : We keep our tours to a sensible size- maximum of 15 people. Also available as a private tour -please see options.
- Small Groups- Maximum 15 people per tour group
- Separate Guide and Driver
- Tickets to the Strawberry Field Exhibition
- Executive Transport
Not Included
- Entry down into the Cavern Club- Pay on the day. Current price is £5
- Menlove Ave-entry inside only by booking directly with National Trust
- Forthlin Rd-entry inside only by booking directly with National Trust
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Liverpool Famous Walking Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.