Top North West England Literary, Art & Music Tours

Hop on a train to the north of England and discover the hometown of the Beatles on this full-day independent day trip to Liverpool. Swot up on Fab Four facts and experience modern-day Beatlemania at the award-winning Beatles Story, then ride the 2-hour Magical Mystery Bus Tour and visit sights like ‘Penny Lane’ and ‘Strawberry Field’. Use your free time to check out Liverpool’s UNESCO-listed Waterfront, and visit the museums and restaurants of Albert Dock, then finish with a drink at the legendary Cavern Club music venue.

When your cruise ship docks in Liverpool, follow in the footsteps of the Beatles and explore the city’s rich music heritage on this walking tour. Follow your guide through the city streets and discover sites of interest including Liverpool Cathedral and the Eleanor Rigby statue. Visit the world-famous Cavern Club, then take the public bus to Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and John Lennon’s childhood home—Mendips. Along the way, listen as your guide sheds light on the Beatles’ music history in Liverpool.

Delve into Liverpool’s vibrant culture on a 1.5-hour Beatles and sightseeing walking tour, ideal for music lovers. Tick off top Liverpool attractions such as the decorated Mersey Ferries, the Museum of Liverpool and Maritime Museum, the 18th-century Liverpool Town Hall, and the brand new statue of Cilla Black outside of the Cavern Club, former stomping ground of The Beatles. Plus, you’ll visit spots associated with The Fab Four and watch a short Beatles documentary.

A Beatles tour of Liverpool is a must for fans of the Fab Four and traveling by electric bike means you can cover more ground. Pedal your way through Liverpool’s music history, stopping to see where Paul McCartney and John Lennon grew up, and visiting memorable locations such as Strawberry Field, Eleanor Rigby’s Grave, and Penny Lane.