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This post provides details about the best free walking tours in Liverpool which cover notable sites in the city as well as the history of how the Beatles got their start.


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There are a lot of tours available in Liverpool, including some that won’t cost you a thing to enjoy.

Since this is the home of the Beatles, you can expect a majority of these outings to focus on this famous rock band.

There are also tours that go into the overarching history of Liverpool, including some that provide details about the most beautiful religious sites and others revealing the most important locations tied to the American Civil War.

The tours listed below is operated through us. The calendar below lists additional options.

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Additional Tour Options

Alternatively, you may also want to consider taking a food tour or pub crawl to find some of the best restaurants and bars in the city.

Free guided tours run on a pay-what-you-like basis. There is no set fee per tour, but you can pay the guide what you think the walk was worth at the end. 

This means these walks are very popular and affordable – which tends to attract larger crowds. 

Liverpool was built up as a trading port, thanks to its access to the Irish Sea and the mouth of a major river.

The free tours will keep you within easy walking distance of the docks since the history of the city is based on maritime activity.

Luckily, several of the major Beatles sites are also close to the docks. 

For travelers who want to ensure an experience with smaller groups of people or one that focuses on a specific theme, we recommend paid small-group tours.

TIP: Take the popular hop-on-hop-off bus tour through Liverpool to cover more ground with a narrated audio guide.


BEATLES TOURS

The Beatles are one of the most popular rock bands of all time, and they actually got their start in Liverpool. 

If you’ve ever wanted to see some of the locations that played an important role in the history of this band, there are some free walking tours you can take that cover this subject.

You can expect to see the following sites on these tours:

  • John Lennon’s Home
  • Paul McCartney’s Home
  • Ringo Starr’s Birthplace
  • Hard Days Night Hotel
  • Eleanor Rigby Statue
  • Beatles Statues
  • And more!

For help finding these landmarks and learning more about them, consider taking one of the free walking tours listed below.


KR Liverpool

This tour focuses entirely on the history of the Beatles and the most famous locations tied to the Fab Four.

You'll visit not only historic locations like the Cavern Club and the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts but also see statues erected in their honor!

The outing is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes long, and it's available daily at 2 pm. This service is pay-what-you-wish, so you only have to pay what you think the tour was worth!

Learn more or book this tour.


Magical Musical Liverpool & Beatles Tour

This is actually two tours in one.

The first part of the tour is more of a historical outing that covers some of the most notable locations in the city, including a few sites related to the Beatles.

The second half of this tour is all about the Fab Four, but it isn’t free – you’ll have to pay for this part of the service.

If you’re interested in learning more about how this historic band got its start, this is an excellent opportunity.

You can take this 2 ½ hour tour on Tuesday and Wednesday at either 10:30 am or 15:00 (3 pm).

Alternatively, this outing is also available on Thursday at 11 am and 15:00 (3 pm) or on Sunday at 14:00 (2 pm).

Book this tour or learn more.


Additional Beatles Tours

Most of the Beatles tours in Liverpool require a ticket.

Depending on which service you choose, you may also have the opportunity to visit the Beatles Story exhibition.

If you’re looking for even more options, make sure to check this list of Beatles tours.


LIVERPOOL HISTORY TOURS

Discover the most historic areas of Liverpool on one of these free walking tours of the city.

Learn about centuries of history stretching from the 17th century to more modern times.

These outings focus primarily on notable buildings, structures, and even world heritage sites, but they may also cover a few famous locations tied to the Beatles.

While on a Liverpool history tour, you can expect to make stops at some of the following landmarks:

  • St. George’s Hall
  • Royal Albert Dock
  • Port of Liverpool
  • Cunard Building
  • Royal Liver Building
  • Liverpool Town Hall
  • St. John’s Gardens
  • And more!

If you want to learn more about historic sites such as these, look into one of the free walking tours we have listed below.


KR Liverpool

If you're looking for a Liverpool history tour that covers more modern subjects as well, this is an excellent alternative to some of the other options on our list.

In addition to sites such as Liverpool Castle and Royal Albert Dock, this outing also covers the Castle Quarter, Royal Albert Dock, and the history of the Titanic.

This tour is 2 hours and 30 minutes long, and it is available daily at 10:30 am.

Learn more or book the tour.


Sandemans New Europe

This free walking tour of Liverpool begins right in front of St. George’s Hall and runs for approximately 3 hours.

You’ll learn how Liverpool began as a major trade port and how the city recovered after the Blitz during WWII. Of course, the Beatles’ history will be included! 

Tours start daily at 11:00 am, with a second tour on Saturdays at 15:00 (3:00 pm). All tour times offer English and Spanish guides.

Book the tour or learn more.


MOVIE/ENTERTAINMENT TOURS

In addition to all of the historic Beatles sites you can visit in Liverpool, this city has also served as a filming location for several popular movies throughout the years.

There is at least one free walking tour that explores some of these areas, so if you’re interested in learning more about how this city became such a popular place for making movies, this is an excellent opportunity.

Here are a few of the more notable filming locations you can expect to see on this outing:

  • Harry Potter
  • Peaky Blinders
  • Downton Abbey
  • Fast and the Furious
  • Across the Universe
  • And more!

See the most famous sites where movies have been shot in Liverpool on one of the walking tours listed below.

A majority of tours focusing on former filming locations and the history of entertainment in Liverpool are not free to take, but there are many other services you may want to consider regardless.

These tours tend to focus more on a specific television show or movie rather than providing an overarching look at several notable sites.

If you’re interested in that type of outing, make sure to check this list of Liverpool filming location tours.


FOOD TOURS AND PUB CRAWLS

There are a lot of great places to grab a bite to eat in Liverpool, as well as several wonderful pubs where you can get a drink. 

If you’re looking for help finding the best restaurants and bars, there are at least a few self-guided tours you may want to consider.

These outings won’t cost a thing to enjoy with the exception of however much you decide to spend on food at each of the locations you will visit.

While some include a GPS map to help you get from one site to the next, others are simply written guides that provide information about the best places to enjoy a meal in Liverpool. 

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