Liverpool Highlights
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Port
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$114
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
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 Anglican Cathedral for an interior visit. Built in Gothic style from red sand-stone, it is the largest cathedral in Britain, with the foundation stone laid in 1904, but not completed until 1978. It also has the highest arches, the largest organ and the heaviest bells. 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.