Liverpool Highlights
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Hafen
Liverpool, England, Vereinigtes Königreich
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Aktivitätsebene
Easy
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Ausflugstyp
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$114
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
The city of Liverpool stretches along the bank of the River Mersey -- the downtown core climbing away from the waterfront, anchored by the city's two great cathedrals. In 1840, Samuel Cunard established the first shipping line carrying passengers to North America and based it here in Liverpool. Today, you will discover that Liverpool is a lively, cosmopolitan city with an eye-catching architectural heritage. Notice the Royal Liver Building, whose towers are topped by statues of the mythical liver birds from which the city took its name.
As you pass through the oldest part of the city, you'll see the Town Hall adorned by a Corinthian portico.
Stop for photos at the notable buildings of the Walker Art Gallery and St George's Hall before stepping inside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King. Its giant wigwam-style design is splendidly photogenic, and it is topped by a spiked lantern tower containing 25,000 pieces of stained glass. Liverpool is one of the greenest cities in Britain -- you will see this for yourself on a visit to the suburbs and parkland areas.
Watch for Penny Lane and snap a photo of the famous road sign.
Returning to the city center, you'll drive along the reclaimed river frontage to the converted dockland areas of Albert Dock. In 1846, Albert Dock was England's gateway to the New World; today, it constitutes the largest group of Grade I historic buildings in Great Britain.
Guests wishing to stay in town to shop or explore independently are welcome to do so but must make their own way back to the ship.
Notes
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King is closed on Sundays for religious services; the Anglican Cathedral will be visited instead.