9 History Tours in Liverpool Worth Booking

1.Haunted History Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 404 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26Our pick

A theatrical Liverpool Haunted History tour on Hope Street with ghost stories, two cathedrals, Lennon links, and a cemetery of 58,000.

“Fun way to spend an hour and half in Liverpool and learn some history on the way. Would rate the guides very highly - their theatirical presentation was well thought out with little extras to engage the group They quickly built a good rapport with us and broke down reservations of what to expect. The guides worked well as a team - and responded to the public passing by well. I absolutely loved these two guys - and would willimg go on any other tour with them Give them a try -.I dare ypu!”

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2.A Walk Through Time: Full History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 184 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

A 2-hour Liverpool walking tour from 1207 to today, led by an academic local guide, stopping at the Liver Building, docks, and more.

“It was a shame our tour time changed however worked better with our plans. John, our tour guide, was very insightful and suggested many good hotspots. Lots of good information covered in 2 hours. Highly recommend this walking tour and learning about the history of Liverpool.”

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3.St James’ Cemetery Historical Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 169 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

A 1.5-hour lantern-lit ghost tour in Liverpool’s St James Cemetery, with actors, vampire lore, pagan runes, and a Portal to Hell stop.

“It was an interesting tour with passionate guides. We found out lots of interesting facts about the cemetery and listened to entertaining tales about the people buried there and the ghost sightings. The icy cold weather on a January evening added to the atmosphere.”

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4.Heritage, History & Culture Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

2-hour guided walk of Liverpool’s docks, architecture, and Beatles streets. Local guides, Royal Albert Dock and Three Graces for $31.

“Our guide Mike D was engaging and interesting and his own interest in the city was infectious. He knew his history and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour”

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5.Theatrical History Tour and The Dead House

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

Torch in hand, follow theatrical guides through Liverpool’s original seven streets and get exclusive access to The Dead House morgue.

“The guides were brilliant everyone got involved in the experience great fun way to learn a little history through the streets of Liverpool and a few scares along the way”

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6.History Guided Tour of Liverpool and the Beatles

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Two-hour Liverpool walking tour for Beatles fans, mixing Central Library, Mathew Street, Cavern Club area, docks, and Beatles statues.

“Like the audio descriptions and the cavern club reconstruction”

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7.Liverpool Views, brews, football & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $539Top rated

4-hour private Liverpool tour with Europe’s largest cathedral, Anfield murals, oldest pub, and brewery tastings plus a beer sommelier. $539 per group.

“What a wonderful tour! 10 points to our guide Darren for his hospitality and wide knowledge, he really knows his way in Liverpool! No need for a hop-on-hop-off bus trip, we saw the city throught the eyes of true local patriot. Good beers and good food as a bonus!”

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8.Inspirational Women: Liverpool Past/Present History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

A 2-hour walking tour of Liverpool’s inspirational women, from cathedral stained glass to suffragettes and medicine.

“Excellent. Pam was very knowledgeable and passionate. Very personable and friendly.”

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9.Liverpool Heritage,History & Culture Walking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

A 2-hour Liverpool heritage and Beatles walking tour by local guides, from the Royal Albert Dock to Mathew Street and the Cavern Club area.

“Only us two in the group so got a private tour. Very interesting and we got to see a lot of places that we wouldn't have if we didn't take the tour.”

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