Top North West England Historical Tours

This is an excellent choice for travelers with limited time. Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Manchester’s main attractions such as Piccadilly Gardens, Chinatown, Vimto Sculpture, St. Peter’s Square, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Cathedral, and much more. Exploring the city with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll hear entertaining stories along the way.

Find out why Liverpool was named the European Capital of Culture in 2008 on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Hear the origin story of The Beatles, see the remaining signs of World War II, and discover local culture. The tour is perfect for people short on time or visitors who want to orient themselves to the city. Other highlights include Chinatown, the bombed-out church, and Lime Street Station.

Go behind the scenes at Etihad Stadium, the home of Manchester City Football Club, on this guided tour. With an avid Man City fan as your guide, hear all about the football (soccer) club’s history as you visit the manager’s dug-out, the press conference room, the changing rooms and other sites that are off limits to the public during matches. Immerse yourself in the City story during a thrilling audio-visual show.

Discover the ancient Roman history of the city of Chester, once the largest Roman fortress in Britain, during this walking tour. Follow your guide who is dressed as a Roman soldier and learn about the Roman heritage of Chester as you visit landmarks such as the amphitheater, the city walls, and the Roman gardens.

Maximize your time in Liverpool with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise along the Mersey River. Aboard a colorful ‘dazzle ferry,’

A bespoke Beatles Tour across Liverpool, in a unique John Lennon Rolls Royce themed electric taxi cab. As a one man company we guarantee that you will receive a personal service and contact from the owner Ian from your initial booking and ongoing contact. All tours are conducted by Ian giving you the assurance that you will experience the same high standard as that mentioned by all our customers in their reviews on TripAdvisor. The zero emissions vehicle benefits from a separate passenger compartment, air conditioning,and free WiFi

Enjoy this tour like no other when you book this elite experience, with a uniformed chauffeur driving a replica of John Lennon’s iconic Rolls-Royce Phantom. Join a maximum of five other travelers to see the sights, from houses where the band members grew up through to the spot that inspired Strawberry Fields Forever (only open on certain days). Take home a guide to fuel your Beatles obsession further.

Join Joe on the #1 Google walking tour of Manchester. Wander through the streets and learn some of the hidden gems and secrets of Manchester! On your tour you will see some sets of BBC and Netflix series. You will also see where Hollywood movies were filmed and see that the architecture, staircases and pavements of the streets look like New York. You’ll also experience the incredible street art of the Northern Quarter and find plenty of Instagram photo opportunities! You’ll learn how one Manchester resident was instrumental in ending the 2nd world war. You’ll also see how Manchester had a huge role in leading the way to ending slavery. You’ll see how Manchester gave the world many firsts including the handheld ice cream, women voting rights, vegetarianism and policemen! You will also see the meeting place which gave the world the Premier League! Learn what famous singers did before they made it! And see how and why Manchester has more music than any other city in Britain!

See the sights of Liverpool and learn about its history–dating all the way back to 1207 on this walking tour. Save hours of research time and instead, let your historian guide explain the timeline of the city. The tour visits highlights such as the Royal Liver Building, Liverpool Town Hall, the Queen Victoria Monument, the Old Dock, and the Royal Albert Dock.

Walk in the Beatles’ footsteps and explore Liverpool’s music heritage on this walking and deluxe transport tour. Follow your guide to see sites including Liverpool Cathedral and the Eleanor Rigby statue. Visit the Cavern Club and ride your air-conditioned vehicle to view Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, the exteriors of John Lennon’s and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes; and more—all as your guide sheds light on the Beatles’ Liverpool story.

Explore the back streets of the Northern Quarter, find film locations and street art and discover how ceramic art transformed the area into the city's coolest district. You can also cast a critical eye on things as you learn about issues facing the city from social justice to public spaces. The tour tracks the transformation of the Northern Quarter since the 1970s when it was in decline in the wake of our first American-style shopping mall, the Arndale Centre, opening. The area, the one with the highest density of protected buildings in the city, was cited by cultural icon Tony Wilson in the early 90s as being 'our Detroit' owing to a mass evacuation of businesses. Abandoned and ruined it was the public art that turned the area around from 1998 onwards. The tour discovers that original ceramic art trail and uses more modern street art in order to weave together the narrative. I donate 10% of profits to local causes. Sustainable, thoughtful and inclusive tourism since 2012.

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, culture, and history of this vibrant and colourful city. This walking tour is perfect for visitors to Liverpool, or anyone who wants to get to know some interesting facts and history about their own city. Our experienced and local guides are passionate about their city and want to make each tour fun, interesting and memorable for everyone. They will share with you, personal stories that will really bring to life the history and culture of Liverpool. You will have great photo opportunities, as the tour stops at many of the city’s iconic buildings and landmarks, show casing some amazing architecture both historic and new. Our guides will share with you some fascinating stories from the past and point out for intriguing and fun facts along the way. You will learn of the city’s musical influence on the world and be able to walk in the footsteps of The Fab Four as the tour passes by the famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street.

Discover the dark history of Liverpool on an evening walk around the city's original seven shadowy streets. With theatrical commentary that focuses on the city's old secrets, the tour visits quirky and little-known sights that are steeped in history. Check out the banking halls on Castle Street, a trapdoor that opens onto the so-called Dead House, and the lamp-lit alleys that wind around the commercial district. Tales of Liverpool during the medieval and Victorian periods complete the ghostly experience.

Discover Chester’s highlight attractions, and see more of the city in less time, when you explore on this fun, speedy, and small-group bike tour. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, grab your bike and helmet, and set off. You’ll cycle along the River Dee and will see top Chester highlights and hidden gems, from its ancient city walls and amphitheater to the Roodee: the oldest racecourse still in operation.

Get an insider’s look at the hometown of John, Paul, Ringo, and George on a 2-hour walking tour of Liverpool. Visit the Cavern Club, Town Hall, and other Beatles points of interest.Enjoy complimentary admission to the Beatles Story. The tour also gives you a comprehensive overview of Liverpool, so you can confidently navigate the city on your own.

This is a tour in Spanish where walking, we will know everything about the trajectory of the city through the years. In 2.5 hours you will know everything you need to have an unforgettable visit in Liverpool. Of course we will talk about The Beatles, as well as Footbal and Scouse Culture, World Wars, economic bankruptcies and much more. We will start in Williamson Square, from there we will visit the Cultural Room, We will go through the Georgian Quarter, to visit the Cathedrals, and the Chinatown, we will talk about the city's typical food, we will tour Liverpool One, to talk about the transformation of the city before and after the Blitz - World War II. We will walk through the Cavern Quarter, where you will know a brief account of The Beatles in the city and the emblematic place that saw them grow, the Cavern Club. From there we will go down to the Royal Albert Dock port, where you will know its history. We will finish at Pier Head, knowing the beautiful 3 Thanks of the city.

Our guides are authentically dressed for the period as a Cheshire archer and Hotspur militia and will use character role-play to give people an exciting insight into the events of Hotspur’s rebellion and the effects it has on life in medieval Chester. You will also visit some of Chesters medieval sites, such as the Chester city walls, medieval rows, and the ruins of Chesters original cathedral, St John’s.

Why take a shared Beatles or LIverpool tour in a coach when you can travel safely with your own qualified Blue Badge Tour Guide who is great fun and who is also a Beatles expert. See Penny Lane, Strawberry Field & much more. Our luxury V-class Mercedes is sanitised between tours and there is Hand Gel, masks and WIFi on board. I will explain how and why the city has changed in a lighthearted informative way and help you plan the rest of your day. There are very few licensed driver guides in Liverpool and no other Liverpool Qualified Guide has a V-class Mercedes. I am a Beatles expert & I like to mix up the legacy left by the fab4 with the maritime history and the impact of the new waterfront buildings on the World Heritage Site. I will talk about the Georgian Quarter and the slave trade and you will visit the Victorian Round Reading Room and be driven through the world heritage site. My tours are family friendly and I will help you plan the rest of your visit.

This is a tour in English and Spanish where walking, we will know everything about the history of the city through the years. We will discover how the city became famous as one of the main piers in the country and one of the most important ports in the world. We will narrate its entire history related to the Atlantic slave trade, World War II, economic crises, and more.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lake District National Park with ease on a day trip that lets you skip the hassle of car hire. Rather than keeping your eyes on the road, you’ll be free to admire some of Britain’s best-loved landscapes as you’re transported between sights in climate-controlled comfort.

Discover Liverpool with unlimited access to our flexible walking tours. You can join and leave our circuits as you please; escorted by local experts who are on hand to meet you throughout the day. Using our app, simply track your nearest guide and begin to discover countless visitor hotspots, such as The Beatles Story, Anfield & Strawberry Field. Enjoy fascinating storytelling from your guide as you explore and immerse yourself in Liverpool’s exciting history. Well-known for being the birthplace of iconic rock band, The Beatles, the city is also home to an UNESCO World Heritage site – Liverpool’s Waterfront – as well as two magnificent cathedrals, and the Cavern Club. Hop-off guided tours and self-guide whenever you wish; enjoying multilingual audio commentary, suggested walking itineraries, pinpointing your favourite sights and discovering photo hotspots, all offline, - it couldn't be easier! When you're ready, hop back on a guided tour, and continue your sightseeing adventure.

This Beatles Tour will take you on a day you'll never forget! If you visit Liverpool and you love the Beatles, this is a must for you. We will walk through all the memorable places with informative commentary. We will start at the Philamonic Dining Rooms made famous by Paul McCartney's appearance there for James Corden's carpool karaoke and was a regular haunt of the Fab Four. The story will continue along Hope Street at the art school where John went next to the Liverpool institute Paul and George attended. We will wend our way into the city centre using the route they used passing the locations that played a part in their meteoric rise to fame, Le Ye Cracke, The Blue Angle, The Jacaranda and others until we reach Mathew Street and the world famous Cavern Club. All told with an indepth continuity and wit. The Liverpool Pillharmonic in Hope Street is our meeting point. Don't miss this opportunity to visit the most emblematic attractions of the city.

Liverpool is forever entwined in The Beatles story. This walking tour is perfect for music and Beatles fans alike. Our experienced and expert local guides are passionate about their city, music and of course the Fab Four. Our guides want to make each tour fun, interesting and memorable for everyone. They will share with you, personal stories and fascinating stories, that will really bring to life the history and muscial culture of Liverpool. Our guides will be your pal in the city as they bring to life, for you the Beatles story.

This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Liverpool. Going on a 1-hour tour means you can get a perfect city overview, and still have the rest of the day to discover the city at your own pace. A guide will navigate, so you won’t have to worry about getting lost, and you’ll learn fascinating insights about the city’s history. Highlights include the Beatles Statue, the Titanic Memorial, the Three Graces, Albert Docks, and the Pumphouse.