Travel Updates:
Hop on hop off is back! City Explorer is delighted to announce that our full hop-on, hop-off bus tours have resumed alongside our new Beatles Explorer Tours – we hope to see you on board soon!
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The City Explorer Bus Sightseeing Liverpool Tours

Go sightseeing in Liverpool, a city of great tradition, fabulous humour and stunning architecture. Scousers are serious about culture, comedy and style. Discovering the city in style couldn't be easier than with City Explorer, Liverpool tours not to be missed.

Onboard our open-top bus tour is an informative Tour Guide who will help you explore the city’s best bits to the full and talk you through the history, drama, talent and humour that’s made Liverpool what it is today.

Why Choose Our Liverpool City Tour:
Live Tour Guides
24 Hour Tickets
11 Iconic Stops
Unbeatable Price
The Best Views
Tour includes:
 Live Tour Guides
 24 Hour Tickets
 11 Iconic Stops
 Unbeatable Price
 The Best Views

Open Top Bus Tour Stops

Our Sightseeing Liverpool Tours Stop At The Best Destinations In The City
1

Albert Dock

Gower Street
Stops 0, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour.
2

Pier Head

Canada Boulevard (ferries)
Stops 5, 20, 35, 50 minutes past the hour
3

Liverpool One

Lord Street
Stops 10, 25, 40 and 55 minutes past the hour
4

Museums/Galleries

William Brown Street
Stops 20, 35, 50, and 5 minutes past the hour
5

Queen Square

Stand 1
Suspended Until Further Notice - Use Stop 4
6

Adelphi Hotel

Brownlow Hill
Stops 30, 45, 0 and 15 minutes past the hour
7

Metro. Cathedral

Mount Pleasant (Catholic Cathedral)
Stops 35, 50, 05 and 20 minutes past the hour
8

Philharmonic Pub

Hope Street
Stops 38, 53, 8 and 23 minutes past the hour
9

Ang. Cathedral

Upper Duke Street
Stops 43, 58, 13 and 28 minutes past the hour
10

St Lukes Church

Berry Street
Stops 48, 3, 15, 33 past the hour
11

Chinese Arch

Great George Street
Stops 50, 5, 20 and 35 minutes past the hour
12

Baltic Triangle

Jamaica Street/New Bird Street
Stops 52, 7, 22 and 37 minutes past the hour
13

Echo Ar. / ACC

Kings Parade
Stops 54, 09, 24 and 39 minutes past the hour
1
Stop 1

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

This is the start and finish point of the tour. You can visit The Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story or the Liverpool Wheel. You could also just relax and browse in the many shops, restaurants and bars.

Location Gower Street

Stop Times Stops 0, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour.

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prices

Prices

Adult
(ages 16 and over)
£12.00
Child
(between ages of 5-15)
£7.00
Concessions
(senior and student)
£9.00
Family Pass
(2 adults, 3 children)
£35.00
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*Tickets can be purchased at any stop along the tour.

*All of our vehicles are now wheelchair friendly! Please call 0151 933 2324 if you have any other accessibility requirements.

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Times

Current Time:
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The first tour leaves the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool at 10am and runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and 15 minutes on weekends. The last tour leaves at 4pm.

All City Explorer tickets are valid for 24 hours from time of purchase.

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DISCOVER LIVERPOOL

Explore Our Top 81 Things to Do Guide!

The city of Liverpool is a firm favourite with visitors from the UK and beyond, and we know why. Liverpool’s huge choice of shopping attractions, museums, art galleries, bars and restaurants are what draws in the crowds. Whatever you want to do and see in the city, we recommend taking a look at our Top Things to Do Guide for some inspiration - and then why not go on one of the best sightseeing Liverpool city tours!

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DISCOVER LIVERPOOL TOURS

Book a Combined Tour!

City Explorer Tour + River Explorer Cruise

This combined tour is back up and running! You can purchase tickets at Canada Boulevard, Gower Street or through Mersey Ferries.

Discover the city on the City Explorer and the Mersey Ferry with one ticket.

Grants entry to

Liverpool City Explorer
Mersey Ferries

Ticket valid for 24 hours

City Explorer Tour + River Explorer Cruise + Cathedral Tower Experience

*** This tour is currently suspended ***

Discover the city with four of the most historical and cultural experiences.

Grants entry to

Liverpool City Explorer
Mersey Ferries
Cathedral Tower Tour

Ticket valid for 24 hours

Combined City Explorer + LFC Explorer

*** This tour is currently suspended ***

Explore the amazing city of Liverpool along with LFC’s Anfield Stadium, all with one ticket!

Grants entry to

Liverpool City Explorer
Liverpool FC City Explorer

Ticket valid for 24 hours

DAY OUT IDEAS

Experience the Ultimate Day Out in Liverpool

With so much to see and do in Liverpool, you’re truly spoilt for choice. To help you plan the perfect city sightseeing Liverpool tour, we have created an ultimate day out guide bursting with ideas. It has a little something for everyone where shopping, dining, discovery and fun can all be enjoyed in a single day. This guide presents an example itinerary of someone’s visit to our wonderful city.

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Our Partners

We work with some of Liverpool’s leading tourism organisations in order to provide the very best experience the city has to offer