Private Liverpool Ghosts, Cathedrals & Hidden Stories Tour

4.6
(12 reviews)
Liverpool, England

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover Liverpool’s most beautiful and atmospheric neighbourhood on this unique guided walking tour through the historic Georgian Quarter.

Starting at the striking Metropolitan Cathedral, your expert local guide will lead you along Hope Street—one of the most architecturally impressive streets in the UK—towards the magnificent Anglican Cathedral, with a guided visit inside both.

Along the way, uncover a fascinating mix of stories that bring this area to life. From ghostly tales in the haunting St James’ Gardens to famous film locations and surprising Beatles connections, this tour reveals a different side of Liverpool beyond the waterfront.

With stunning views, hidden history and rich storytelling throughout, this is the perfect experience for visitors looking to explore Liverpool’s culture, character and atmosphere in a relaxed and memorable way.

What's Included

Qualified. Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Bottled water
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will meet you inside. the foyer of your hotel

OR
Meeting point
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

Meet your local qualified guide at the bottom of the steps of the Catholic Cathedral post code L3 5TR

End point
Liverpool Cathedral

The tour finishes outside the World's 5th largest cathedral

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

    Visit this contemporary cathedral & walk around with coloured light cast from the stunning Piper lantern stained glass (subject to no services preventing access)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hope Street

    John Lennon Birthplace

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Liverpool Philharmonic

    Philharmonic Dining Rooms, John Lennon;s local pub and where Paul McCartney performed in 2018 for the Carpool Karaoke programme. Stop for a swift half pint or just to admire this beautifully ornate art nouveau building,

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

    John Lennon Art School. Paul & Georges School, Ye Cracke pub and lots of Netflix and Holywood movie links.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    This cobbled street has been used for filming Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, the TV series "A House Through Time" and many other Holywood and Netflix series.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Rodney Street

    This stunning Georgian Street was built when Liverpool was at the peak of the Slave Trade and contains the birth place of four times Prime Minster William Gladstone and the Beatles Manager Brian Epstein. There are also stories of body snatchers an gruesome barrels found in basements and the strange pyramid tomb of a gambler who lost his bet with the devil!

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    Said to be haunted this large sunken cemetery alongside the early 19th century neoclassical Oratory contains graves of many notable pirates, ships captains and women key to the success and growth of the city. The cemetery is now a park and is dominated by the Mausoleum to William Huskisson an MP who was killed in the worlds first steam train accident. There are many secret signs and symbols in this beautiful surroundings and a natural spring.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Liverpool Cathedral

    Visit the World's 5th largest cathedral where Paul McCartney was auditioned in 1953. Admission subject to any restrictions, services and other closures. There are rest rooms, souvenir shop and a cafe.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Brilliant Tours Ltd
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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