Liverpool Audio Tour: Curious Icons, Past & Present
Self-guided audio tour of Liverpool City Centre, Liverpool. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
Location
St George's Hall, Liverpool
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Highlights
- 12 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Above photo: Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
Embark on the Liverpool Legacy Trail: Curious Icons, Past & Present
Stone lions once guarded secrets in Liverpool’s heart, where domed cathedrals loom over echoes of courtroom scandals and whispers drift from beneath St George’s Hall.
On this self-guided audio adventure, lose yourself in Liverpool City Centre’s tangled backstreets, unlocking hidden stories and places most visitors never see.
What unleashed a firestorm of rebellion beneath the Royal Court Theatre’s stage? Which unlikely rivalry shattered friendships atop the Metropolitan Cathedral? Why do old statues around St George’s Hall wear faces no one can explain?
Stride between pillars and alleyways, uncovering shadowy plots and brilliant moments of revolution. This journey charges through centuries in minutes, revealing drama behind every locked door and light at the end of each corridor. See Liverpool like nowhere else—alive with unsolved mysteries and hard-won triumphs.
Time to unravel what the stone lions have always known. Begin your exploration now.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Distance: Around 5.5 km (3.4 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 1h 17min
- Meeting Point: Start at The Futurist Cinema, only a 4 minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street Train Station
- Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Walker Art Gallery, World Museum
Experience the charm of Liverpool City Centre like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.
🎒 What's Included
- Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Liverpool City Centre's history to life
- Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
- Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
- Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
ℹ️ Important Info
- This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
- You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
- You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
- The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
- Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
📲 Getting Started is Easy!
Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Liverpool on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.
👥 Who's It For?
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.
🎧 What is AllTours?
AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!
With AllTours, you'll experience:
- Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
- Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
- Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
- Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
- Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.
📍 Tour Stops
You will visit the following locations:
- 🎬 The Futurist Cinema (2min)
- 🎨 John Lennon Art and Design Building (2min)
- 🪣 Wellington Rooms, Liverpool (3min)
- ⛪ Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (2min)
- 🎓 Victoria Building, University of Liverpool (2min)
- 🌊 Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory (4min)
- 🏫 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (2min)
- 🏛️ St George's Hall, Liverpool (2min)
- 👑 Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool (4min)
- 📍 National Conservation Centre (4min)
- 🏢 Municipal Buildings, Liverpool (4min)
- 📍 Liverpool Biennial (3min)
- 🖼️ Walker Art Gallery (2min)
- 🏛️ World Museum (3min)
- 📍 Superlambanana (2min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.
🏛️ Additional City Topics
Learn even more about Liverpool City Centre with these bonus audio stories available in the app:
- 🏛️ Early History (3min)
- 🏛️ 19th Century (3min)
- 🏛️ 20th Century (4min)
- 🏛️ 21st Century (4min)
- 🏛️ Inventions And Innovations (4min)
- 🌍 Environment (2min)
- 🌍 Climate (3min)
- 🌍 Human (2min)
- 🌟 Population (3min)
- 🌟 Ethnicity (3min)
- 🌟 Religion (3min)
- 🎭 Liverpool City Council (4min)
- 🎭 Mayor Of The Liverpool City Region (1min)
- 🎭 Parliamentary Constituencies And MPs (1min)
These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.
Above photo: Brit in Seoul, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Diliff, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Rodhullandemu, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Rodhullandemu, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Rept0n1x, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
🌍 Available Languages
Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:
🇬🇧 English • 🇫🇷 French • 🇪🇸 Spanish • 🇩🇪 German • 🇮🇹 Italian • 🇵🇹 Portuguese • 🇷🇺 Russian • 🇯🇵 Japanese • 🇨🇳 Chinese • 🇳🇱 Dutch • 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) • 🇸🇦 Arabic • 🇰🇷 Korean • 🇸🇪 Swedish • 🇩🇰 Danish • 🇫🇮 Finnish • 🇵🇱 Polish • 🇨🇿 Czech • 🇭🇺 Hungarian • 🇬🇷 Greek • 🇹🇷 Turkish • 🇮🇳 Hindi • 🇦🇱 Albanian • 🇪🇹 Amharic • 🇦🇲 Armenian • 🇧🇩 Bengali • 🇧🇦 Bosnian • 🇧🇬 Bulgarian • 🇲🇲 Burmese • 🇪🇸 Catalan • 🇭🇷 Croatian • 🇪🇪 Estonian • 🇬🇪 Georgian • 🇮🇳 Gujarati • 🇮🇸 Icelandic • 🇮🇩 Indonesian • 🇮🇳 Kannada • 🇰🇿 Kazakh • 🇱🇻 Latvian • 🇱🇹 Lithuanian • 🇲🇰 Macedonian • 🇲🇾 Malay • 🇮🇳 Malayalam • 🇮🇳 Marathi • 🇲🇳 Mongolian • 🇳🇴 Norwegian • 🇮🇷 Persian • 🇮🇳 Punjabi • 🇷🇴 Romanian • 🇷🇸 Serbian • 🇸🇰 Slovak • 🇸🇮 Slovenian • 🇸🇴 Somali • 🇰🇪 Swahili • 🇵🇭 Tagalog • 🇮🇳 Tamil • 🇮🇳 Telugu • 🇹🇭 Thai • 🇺🇦 Ukrainian • 🇵🇰 Urdu • 🇻🇳 Vietnamese
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