Merseyside Trip Overview
This 1-hour leisurely walk along the waterfront and the Royal Albert Dock with a fun qualified local tour guide is perfect for a family and the children will all go free of charge. This fun family tour will showcase the stunning architecture & explain the rich maritime history of this magnificent city which was once the second port in the British Empire.
You will learn about the impact made with years of trading and with lots of American and Canadian connections for example once Samuel Cunard realised he was able to regularise the mail service. Imports and exports, Rum, Sugar, Cotton, Tobacco & “Superlambananas!”.
The route is level and starts close to the Cruise Terminal and continues alongside the famous River Mersey. Your local tour guide will explain why since 1712 Liverpool has peaked and been in decline and yet now especially since its European Capital Culture Year of 2008 it has once again risen from the ashes and emerged as the most vibrant UK city outside of London.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Merseyside, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
This 1-hour leisurely walk along the waterfront and the Royal Albert Dock with a fun qualified local tour guide is perfect for a family and the children will all go free of charge. This fun family tour will showcase the stunning architecture & explain the rich maritime history of this magnificent city which was once the second port in the British Empire.
You will learn about the impact made with years of trading and with lots of American and Canadian connections for example once Samuel Cunard realised he was able to regularise the mail service. Imports and exports, Rum, Sugar, Cotton, Tobacco & “Superlambananas!”.
The route is level and starts close to the Cruise Terminal and continues alongside the famous River Mersey. Your local tour guide will explain why since 1712 Liverpool has peaked and been in decline and yet now especially since its European Capital Culture Year of 2008 it has once again risen from the ashes and emerged as the most vibrant UK city outside of London.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beatles Statue, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1BY England
This is the meeting point and it is in front of the Mersey Ferry Terminal on the waterfront at Liverpool Pier Head post code L3 1DP.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Memorial to the Engine Room Heroes of the Titanic, St. Nicholas Place, Liverpool L3 1QW England
Here your guide will explain the Maritime History of Liverpool with famous liners, Cunard, Whitestar and your fun local Tour Guide will set the scene for the rest of your tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Museum of Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DG England
Your local guide will let you know what’s happening in the Museum and any special exhibitions that you might like and your guide will explain how and why this vibrant city has changed and help you plan the rest of your visit.
Stop At: Billy Fury Statue, 9 Albert Dock, Liverpool England
Stop for a quick photo at Liverpool’s Elvis!
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Riverside Walk, Liverpool L3 4AZ England
You will stop at several sites along the waterfront and the Royal Albert Dock including the Maritime and International Slavery Museum, the Tate Gallery and through the partially covered colonnades.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Liverpool ONE, 5 Wall Street Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool L1 8JQ England
The Tour Guide will cross you over the original waters edge of the River Mersey called the strand to the heart of the city centre the £1 billion open air retail leisure and culture area called Liverpool One created on the area destroyed in the blitz in 1941. Your Tour Guide will then help you to plan your visit and answer any questions.
Duration: 5 minutes
