Liverpool Highlights
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Port
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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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 above 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 a rich 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. View the Cavern Quarter, where The Beatles performed many times at the Cavern Club.
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.
Notes:
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.