Top North West England City Tours

Enjoy a private walking tour of the homeland of one of the most famous bands in the world. Delve into the schools, homes, and sources of inspiration for the Beatles, learning about their humble Liverpool beginnings from an expert guide.

One way to travel like a local is to travel alongside a local. This private custom tour makes it happen—with a Manchester local passionate about their city. Share your travel wish-list by phone or app, and enjoy a walking tour tailored to you. Let them point out sights, restaurants, and hidden gems; uncover local life, and leave not only with the inside scoop on Manchester but a new-found friend.

Liverpool is one of England’s most dynamic cities, famous for its legendary football club and as the home of the Beatles. On this tour, connect with a Liverpool local who will show you around their city like a friend and introduce you to the neighborhoods that they know and love. Gain an insight into Liverpudlian culture, traditions, and everyday life; visit only the sights that interest you; and receive recommendations on where to eat, drink, and shop.

Unearth Liverpool’s ghoulish past on this 1.5-hour walking tour of the city’s most haunted sites. After darkness has fallen, meet your guide on the famous Hope Street and set off in search of the restless spirits who are said to roam the city at night. Stroll down one of northern England’s most haunted streets, visit the eerie cemetery at Anglican Cathedral, and hear blood-curdling stories of ‘Lantern Jaw,’ the woman in white and the local man who lost his soul to the Devil.

Designed with fans of the hit TV series, Peaky Blinders, in mind, this private 4-hour tour takes you to Liverpool locations used to film the show. Although set in Birmingham, many Peaky Blinders scenes are filmed in Liverpool: visit the homes of characters such as Tommy Shelby, Polly, and Ada, and see top Liverpool attractions such as the National Waterways Museum, all the while listening to insider gossip and trivia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Spend the day in the world of Peaky Blinders during this 8-hour tour of the show's filming locations from Liverpool. With a small group of fellow aficionados, visit some filming locations in Liverpool, then depart the city and head for other sets such as Watery Lane, Ada's home, Tommy's country home, and others.

Knowing the best spots to visit in a new city can be difficult. Make the most of your time in Liverpool with a full day’s private tour, delivered by a local host. Enjoy a personalized itinerary based on your interests and your host’s insights, and discover attractions off the beaten track, hand-picked to suit you.

Explore Liverpool like a local alongside a guide whose interests are tailored to match your own and visit places you might not find independently during this customizable walking tour. Plus, enjoy the flexibility to decide your own itinerary and departure time—ideal for travelers with specific interests and limited time—while leaving the actual logistics to the experts for a personalized experience.

So you’ve got a full day to explore Manchester? Whether you’re a football fan, keen on getting to know the city that Manchester United call home or you’re just looking to indulge in some northern culture - join one of our hosts who can’t wait to share with you what makes their city so special! Stop for a pub lunch and yes, even a local pint or two, do some street food feasting at a market or visit the Curry Mile; it’s all up to you, we’re just here to make it happen. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Manchester is considered England’s music capital, but exploring independently means missing its hidden musical heritage. On this tour, follow in the footsteps of famous Manchester bands like the Buzzcocks, Joy Division, and The Smiths with your guide. Discover iconic locations including the Free Trade Hall, Oldham Street, and Piccadilly Records, stop for refreshments in historic pubs and live music venues, and find out what puts Manchester on Britain’s music map.

Discover Manchester with a private guide, and enjoy a tour that’s tailor-made to you. Pick your own departure time, meeting point, and duration, then build an itinerary with a Mancunian guide whose interests match your own. Admission tickets to Manchester attractions are at your own expense, but these can be arranged in advance via your guide.

- The Mandarin Walking tour is endorsed by VisitManchester - Explore Manchester in the Manchester Way - Tours are led by native Mancunions - Guaranteed departures, you book you go

- Explore Manchester in the Manchester Way - Tours are led by native Mancunions - Guaranteed departures, you book you go - Mandarin-speaking tour guide - Combining culture, history and engagement activities

Enjoy top hangouts and restaurants in the Northern Quarter. Explore the city’s rich the John Rylands Library Visit the Manchester Museum Visit the Manchester Museum Known from England's football history to the hidden streets

Discover Chester, the capital of Cheshire, with a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from a 24- or 48-hour ticket, and explore the pretty walled city at your own pace. Stay on the open-top, double-decker bus for the full loop, or hop on and off at any of the 15 stops to visit the places that interest you the most. Listen to the onboard audio commentary to learn more about Cheshire as you ride.

This is an Iconic, Bespoke Music Tour, collected from my 22 years working in the Manchester Music Industry. We make the tour special by letting you walk the streets of Manchester with us and give you a real feel of what manchester is all about. You will also get to use our fantastic metro while being guided by us and get an actual feeling of what life is like in manchester and how great a City it really is. Will will also include an Amazing Lunch at One of Manchester's Best Restaurants.

Getting to and around the Lake District from Liverpool alone means relying on hire cars, or trains and buses. Skip the effort with a day trip that makes everything smooth and easy, and showcases some of the region’s highlights and under-the-radar sights. Explore Ambleside, hike around Blea Tarn, see Castlerigg Stone Circle, and enjoy an optional Lake Windermere cruise (own cost), all without any worries detracting from the scenery.

The sights and scenery of North Wales are tricky to explore from Liverpool without a rental car. Rather than string together train and bus journeys; choose this full-day tour for the benefit of comfortable minivan transport and a guide for background on the sights. Walk Llandudno’s pier, follow hidden roads through Snowdonia, visit Conwy Castle, and more; and discover this beautiful corner of Britain without a care in the world.

A must for fans of the Beatles, this half-day tour of Liverpool takes you to the key spots around town that are associated with the Fab Four. Meet your guide in the morning, take photos with the Beatles statues in the city center, and visit an exhibition dedicated to John Lennon and Yoko Ono. You’ll also drop by the Cavern Club (where the Beatles played some of their first shows), will go on a bus ride (own expense) to Penny Lane, and will even glimpse John Lennon’s childhood home.

Travel safely in a sanitised luxury vehicle in this private tour for your own group from 1 to 6 guests. Avoid the risk of travelling in a motor coach in this private tour to learn all about the Beatles locations in the south of the city centre, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, outside the Beatles childhood homes and lots more. You will also have a short guided tour of the city centre in luxury transport and as it is a private tour your guide can meet you at your preferred location anywhere in Liverpool City Centre. If you want to learn about all the Beatles locations within the city centre then there is the option to add a 2-hour socially distanced walking tour from the waterfront to William Brown Street. Your qualified Tour Guides and Driver/Guides will have hand sanitiser and there are face-masks available at a small additional charge if you require those. After your tour your local tour guide will help you to plan the rest of your visit avoiding the busiest locations.

This is the only daily half day private Liverpool Tour available with a qualified Blue Badge Tour Guide and its unique feature is the use of luxury transport for up to 6 guests to see all the wonderful sites of the city centre and the suburbs and perhaps Iron Men statues on Crosby Beach. Your local fun tour guide will show you all of their favourite places and hopefully after the tour you will truly take a piece of this magnificent city away with you. You will have free time to buy souvenirs and the tour can include the pretty village of Port Sunlight and other places on the opposite side of the River Mersey. Its a great tour for a gift or that special occasion and you can tailor it especially for you. We do not have to include Beatles on this tour and we can adapt it to suit your friends and family in your social bubble when we meet you. This luxury tour is a luxury licensed Mercedes V-class which is sanitised and includes bottled water and free WI-FI.

Using a local tour guide you will see far more in the day and enjoy all their favourite places safely. Qualified fun local tour guides who are Beatles experts and who will help you explore this superb clean city in safety. This easy guided walking tour uses Beatles themed stops to explain how and why the vibrant city of Liverpool has changed and the tour has something for everyone. Take photos and selfies at The Beatles statues in front of the principal waterfront buildings, learn about Liverpool's maritime history, the slave trade, the blitz in 1941 links with the ill-fated Titanic, walk though the Royal Albert Docks and so much more. We have been tour guiding Beatles tours for 8 years with 5 star trip advisor reviews. Having enjoyed your easy private walking tour with your fun local tour guide they will then give you lots of tips to help you enjoy the rest of your visit safely. Why not also book the 90 minute private guided tour in luxury transport and make a full day out.

This luxury tour is brilliant for a group of friends, a corporate group or as a shore excursion for anyone who loves The Beatles and was inspired by the Carpool karaoke programme in 2018 shown on the James Corden programme the Late Show. Sing along as you are guided in luxury transport for up to 6 guests with hand held microphones as you sing along Karaoke style with your guide. Enjoy strawberrys at Strawberry Fields, see Paul's former schools, outside his childhood home and you'll receive a souvenir key ring along Penny Lane where he signed the famous road sign. This is a top end luxury product, in a fully licensed vehicle with a qualified fun tour guide and Beatles expert. There are other Beatles tours but there's no other Carpool Karaoke tour and this is easily the most fun and your guide will suggest lots of other Beatles themed things you can do during your visit to Liverpool.

Help! We need somebody – not just anybody… Travel back in time to the swinging sixties and learn about some of the world’s greatest musicians to have graced the city, from The Rolling Stones to Bob Dylan. Feast your eyes on the Cavern Club, the Liverpool Waterfont, and the Empire Theatre, and solve clues to uncover the city’s hidden stories. Are you ready to rock ‘n’ roll across Liverpool? Highlights: Explore the city’s historic landmarks Discover the rich musical heritage of Liverpool’s Merseybeat scene Unearth the eye-opening tales of your favorite rock ‘n’ rollers Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. The city game will take you about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete, but there’s no time limit that will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.