Liverpool
Boarding the train from London Euston at 6.30am, you’ll arrive at Liverpool Lime Street at 9.30am, with free time to explore the stunning city of Liverpool. With the largest collection of Grade-II listed building outside London, this vibrant port city is best admired by walking – why not wander through the town centre to the refurbished Albert Dock. Opened in 1846 and the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, the complex of warehouses and buildings is today home to an impressive selection of bars, cafes, restaurants and shops.
Beatles Story
Included in your tour ticket is entry to the Beatles Story, the world’s largest permanent Beatles museum, located at Albert Dock.
Learn about the birth of the music style Mersey Beat and the most famous band in the world, The Beatles. Take a journey through the lives of the Fab Four, from their humble Liverpool beginnings through to world domination.
Pick up an audio guide (available in 10 languages) and see original instruments and items including George Harrison’s first guitar and Ringo Starr’s drum kit.
Magical Mystery Tour
In the afternoon, in the words of the Beatles, “Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour!” Step aboard a two hour bus tour through the streets of suburban Liverpool and see the village church hall where John Lennon and Paul McCartney first met in 1957, stop off for a photo at the legendary Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane, and drive past the childhood homes of Lennon and McCartney. An expert Beatles tour guide will talk you through each location as you are transported back to the golden age of British music and popular culture.
The Cavern Club
Your tour finishes at the legendary Cavern Club on Mathew Street, where the Beatles and other famous bands have performed over the years. Sing along to your favourite songs before heading back to London by train, arriving at Euston Station at approximately 9.15pm.