Guided Tour Ideas For Liverpool, Chester & Wales

Liverpool guided tours are more diverse now than they have ever been. The city has grown its visitor experience each year since it was Capital of Culture in 2008. To celebrate the ten year anniversary there is a programme of events planned throughout the year.

Dubbed "One Very Special Year" the city has rolled out the big guns. Visitors can experience everything from the ancient Terracotta Warriors to The Bordeaux Wine Festival (yes it's in Liverpool!).

Anybody coming to this amazing city for these events can pack in much more if they scout out their own chaperone from the growing stable of Liverpool Blue Badge Guides. The highest accolade in tourism training, these guys know the detailed ins and outs of Merseyside's premier city, from the inside track on the Beatles to the history of the world's first wet dock.

In between events that include the Tall Ships Regatta 2018, the Liverpool Biennial world-famous art event and one of the biggest gay pride festivals in Europe; Liverpool Tours guide work will be booming this Summer.

We looked into what is on offer and the different ways visitors can learn about the city's rich history and culture.

First off, for the minted among you, we recommend a bespoke tour with a personal guide. The tour can be a morning or a full day. Discerning visitors can brief their guide beforehand - how much they want to know about The Beatles compared to the architecture for instance.

Culture vultures can get their fill with an art deco tour, or take in the architecture and sculpture that sprung up in the city that was central to the British Empire for centuries. The city has more listed buildings than anywhere else outside of London!

If you think you already have the t-shirt, think again. Liverpool is a city of firsts, from the first American Embassy on foreign soil to discovering the link between dirty water and disease. Whatever your personal interests a trained guide can help get your bucket list ticked off.

You could almost spend a whole week in the city and its surrounding areas and still only scratch the surface of what you can learn about The Beatles. For the most avid fans, bringing the pop band to life by walking in the Fab Four's footsteps will be a moving experience.

The Beatles alone have spawned a whole host of options for tours.

A 90-minute walking tour operates from The Pier Head on most days. Ending at The Cavern Club you'll get up close and personal to the early haunts of the city's most famous sons.

A whole day can be spent visiting the childhood homes of the boys that shook the world. This tour will almost certainly take in Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.

If you've still got time combine your Beatles tour with a visit to The Beatles Story in the Albert Dock or The British Music Experience housed in an impressive building on the waterfront. It's difficult to fit it all in, but no tour to Liverpool is complete without a trip on the world famous Mersey Ferry. If you have any energy left you can get the ear-popping lift ride to the top of St John's Beacon and take in the views across to Wales.

However if The Beatles aren't your thing, don't dismay. You can tour The Georgian Quarter, ask your guide to introduce you to the spots where Hollywood blockbusters have been filmed or show you round the city's two Cathedrals.

Liverpool can also act as a base for exploring further afield. The medical city of Chester can be reached in just more than thirty minutes and North Wales within an hour. Both destinations offer completely contrasting experiences to Liverpool.

Chester still has a town crier and is encased in a complete set of city walls. Walk around them, ending up at the gothic cathedral.

Moving on to nearby North Wales and every taste is catered for. Ramble the hills of the Snowdonia National Park or zoom down Europe's longest zip wire, get a reputable tour guide to plan your itinerary so you make the most of your visit.

Liverpool and North West England and Wales are havens for visitors wanting a new or different experience. About 100,000 cruise liner passengers a year pass through, helping to fuel what's on offer and cementing the cosmopolitan vibe of the city. A fantastic place to visit at any time, the summer of 2018 is set to be extra special. Beyond that, we wait to see what will come next, it's sure to capture the imagination.

Brilliant Liverpool tours is Liverpool's leading tourist guide agency, with tours available in seven languages. The firm has many years of experience providing exciting experiences for visitors. They deal directly with individuals, families, travel agencies and inbound tour operators. The team offer an amazing selection of tours to suit every taste and budget. Book one of their walking tours on line, hire a guide to jump aboard your own coach or ask them to tailor an itinerary for your visit.