Liverpool: River Cruise & Sightseeing Bus Tour
2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English and 7 more
Overview
See Liverpool by land and water on this enjoyable combo tour. Take a River Explorer cruise along Liverpool’s waterfront, seeing the sights as the onboard commentary recounts their history. Couple your cruise with a hop-on hop-off City Explorer open-top, double-decker bus tour. With your 24-hour pass, travel around must-sees such as St. George's Hall and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool, listening to the live commentary and hopping off at stops of interest.
- Liverpool River Explorer cruise and City Explorer hop-on hop-off bus tour
- View all Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and city sights in one day
- Cruise by Liverpool's waterside, including the Albert Dock and Liver Building
- Hear about Liverpool’s history from the onboard boat and bus commentary
- See top Liverpool attractions by open-top, double-decker bus, including the Cavern Club
- Hop on and off as you wish at the designated stops with your 24-hour pass
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River Explorer Cruise :
Make your own way to Pier Head on the River Mersey, arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your chosen departure: the ferry departs regularly during the day.
Step aboard for your cruise, and sail along Liverpool’s waterfront, passing sights such as the Royal Liver Building and historical Albert Dock.
As you admire the sights, explore the boat’s information zones and listen to the illuminating commentary. Hear about Liverpool’s maritime and musical history, from tales of smuggling to stories of how The Beatles performed on the Mersey ferries ‘Riverboat Shuffles’ of the 1960s.
Break your journey at any of the three stops: Seacombe, Woodside and Wirral.
City Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
At Pier Head, board the City Explorer open-top, double-decker bus with your 24-hour pass. Buses run regularly and travel around sights such as the Walker Art Gallery and bombed-out St Luke’s Church, damaged in 1941. Hop off at any stops that interest you or stay aboard for a comprehensive overview of the city complemented by the onboard commentary. See the Itinerary for a list of stops.
Make your own way to Pier Head on the River Mersey, arriving at least 15 minutes prior to your chosen departure: the ferry departs regularly during the day.
Step aboard for your cruise, and sail along Liverpool’s waterfront, passing sights such as the Royal Liver Building and historical Albert Dock.
As you admire the sights, explore the boat’s information zones and listen to the illuminating commentary. Hear about Liverpool’s maritime and musical history, from tales of smuggling to stories of how The Beatles performed on the Mersey ferries ‘Riverboat Shuffles’ of the 1960s.
Break your journey at any of the three stops: Seacombe, Woodside and Wirral.
City Explorer Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
At Pier Head, board the City Explorer open-top, double-decker bus with your 24-hour pass. Buses run regularly and travel around sights such as the Walker Art Gallery and bombed-out St Luke’s Church, damaged in 1941. Hop off at any stops that interest you or stay aboard for a comprehensive overview of the city complemented by the onboard commentary. See the Itinerary for a list of stops.
Itinerary
River Cruise & Sightseeing Bus Tour (11 stops)
9 Stops
9 Points of Interest
Duration:
2 hours Operating Schedule:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailing to redeem your ticket as the ferry departs on the hour between 10am-4pm. On board this 50-minute river cruise, visitors will discover the well-loved legacy of Liverpool and the river Mersey, with its musical and maritime history. From 'The Beatles' performing on the 'Riverboat Shuffle' cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, this ferry carries a cargo of memories. Just sit back and enjoy the fascinating commentary, wonder at the wildlife and absorb the heritage. Departing hourly the 50-minute river experience sails from Liverpool, Pier Head, calling at Woodside, Wirral and then returning to Liverpool Pier Head. The cruise features fantastic recorded commentary and a choice of cruise fact sheets in French, German, Spanish, Italian & Japanese. When you arrive back at Liverpool Pier Head, the City Explorer open top bus tour will be there at Pier Head to continue your journey. The City Explorer brings the best of Liverpool to you. Visit iconic places of interest and learn about the city’s culture and history with a live guide on every bus. The bus will be calling at: Albert Dock ,Liverpool Pier Head – Mathew Street – Home of the famous Cavern Club ,Walker Art Gallery & St Georges Hall, Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, St Luke's bombed out church, China Town – Chinese arch, Cains Brewery, Liverpool Marina & M&S Arena & Conference Halls. Your City Explorer bus tour can be used on the same day as your cruise and the following day giving you maximum sightseeing opportunity. Points of interest passed by on this route
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
St. George's Hall
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool
Walker Art Gallery
Chinatown
Pier Head
Bombed Out Church
Mersey Ferries
Mathew Street
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- "This is a great way to get the flavour and tempo and pulse of Liverpool." See review
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