The Beatles and Liverpool: A Self-Guided Heritage Audio Tour

1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The Beatles and Liverpool: A Self-Guided Heritage Audio Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore Liverpool’s musical heritage on this 90-minute Self-Guided walking tour from the Pier Head statues to the legendary Cavern Club. You’ll discover how the River Mersey’s global trade and American "Cunard Yanks" introduced the rock and roll records that shaped the Merseybeat sound.

Key Highlights:

Visit the NEMS store site where Brian Epstein discovered the band.
See the White Star pub where the lads collected their performance pay.
Stop at The Grapes, their favorite pre-show drinking spot.
Explore Eric’s, the legendary club that launched 1970s Liverpool icons.
Marvel at the Bluecoat, the city's oldest building and site of Yoko Ono's early performances.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Stroll past these bronze figures of Paul, George, Ringo, and John. You can spot unique details like the acorns in John’s hand or Sanskrit on George’s belt.
Museum of Liverpool

Passing by

Pass by this modern museum dedicated to local history, featuring galleries on the "Mersey Beat" music scene and the city’s working port. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Passing by

Pass by these historic, fireproof warehouses that once held tobacco and silk. Today, they host a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
The Beatles Story

Passing by

Walk along to this immersive museum located in the Albert Dock’s Britannia Vaults. You can explore recreations of Abbey Road Studios and see George Harrison’s first guitar. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Liverpool ONE

Passing by

Stroll past this massive open-air shopping district that revitalized the city center. It sits atop the site of the world’s first wet commercial dock from 1715. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
The Cavern Club

Passing by

Stroll past the "Cradle of British Pop," where the Beatles performed nearly 300 times. Today, you can still enjoy live music in its reconstructed underground cellar. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Eric's

Passing by

Pass by the site of the legendary 1970s punk club that hosted Joy Division and The Ramones. It was a vital hub for local bands like Echo and the Bunnymen. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Liverpool Beatles Museum

Passing by

Pass by this museum on the popular Mathew Street featuring Pete Best’s personal collection. Across four floors, you will find over 1,000 authentic items from the band’s early years. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Mathew Street

Passing by

Stroll past the heart of Liverpool’s nightlife and Beatles tourism. You’ll see the Carl Jung bust and the "Wall of Fame" celebrating the city’s many number-one hits. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Brian Epstein Statue

Passing by

Pass by the bronze memorial to the "Fifth Beatle" who managed the band to global stardom. It is the first statue of an LGBTQ+ figure in the city center.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour begins on The Pier Head, on Liverpool's waterfront, at the Beatles Statues, near Mersey Ferry Terminal. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at The Cavern Club, Mathew street, Liverpool.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]