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City Explorer Liverpool

Liverpool, United Kingdom•4.8(407)•City Park

Hop on and off an open-top sightseeing bus to explore Liverpool's history, culture, music and iconic landmarks with live tour guides.

City Explorer Liverpool offers an exciting open-top, hop-on hop-off bus tour experience that showcases the best of this vibrant city. Departing from the Royal Albert Dock, the tour visits 11 iconic locations including the Beatles Story, museums, galleries, historic cathedrals, and famous streets like Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. With live tour guides providing commentary throughout the journey, visitors gain insight into Liverpool's rich history, culture, art, architecture, music and heritage. The service operates daily from 10am to 4pm with flexible scheduling depending on the season. Tickets are valid for 24 hours, allowing families to explore at their own pace and revisit favorite stops. City Explorer caters to all ages and family sizes, offering individual tickets, concession rates for seniors and students, and family passes accommodating 2-3 children. All vehicles are wheelchair accessible with free ponchos provided, and multilingual print materials available. This tour is perfect for families visiting Liverpool for a weekend break or locals seeking a fresh perspective on their city. The elevated views from the open-top bus provide unbeatable photo opportunities of the cityscape, while the flexible hop-on hop-off system allows visitors to disembark at attractions of interest, making it an ideal introduction to Liverpool's world-class attractions.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

Google Reviews

4.8(407 reviews)
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Fil Amoroso

Fil Amoroso

3 weeks ago

Wayne the driver, Chris and Oli were fantastic tour guides on our hop on hop off exploration of Liverpool. They made it fun and interesting. It was Chris’s first day on the job and he had us in stitches. Thank you guys for helping to make our first visit to Liverpool such a memorable experience :)

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Linda Harrild

Linda Harrild

3 months ago

We had a wonderful time on the Beatles tour of the city. Rebecca, Gary and John were knowledgeable, very helpful, and excellent hosts. I highly recommend the tour. The stops included John Lennon’s and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes, Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. Along the way, they also pointed out other interesting places connected to the band’s history. There were plenty of photo opportunities, and Gary kindly helped by taking several photos on everyone’s phones. We were never rushed, and the whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable. A great tour from start to finish.

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PC

PC

3 months ago

Had a great visit on the open top bus. Although I'm actually from Liverpool myself I took a friend who was visiting from Milton Keynes. I learnt a lot myself from the commentary from Eileen who was fantastic, overall I really enjoyed seeing the sights from the top of the bus and listening to facts of the city I didn't know myself and I've been here since I was born. Great experience.

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Daisy Edwins

Daisy Edwins

3 months ago

Such a fun, brilliant tour! Michael our guide was so lovely and made the experience very memorable. From the get go, with beatles music playing and him chatting to us all, it was a great atmosphere. Michael clearly knew his Beatles lore and history inside out and was so passionate about the city and the boys. The tour is perfect for an overview of major Beatles sites and general Liverpool history thrown in. Even if you are a big Beatles fan, it’s still a lot of fun and I feel like you’d pick up on different things each time. If you want longer at sites like strawberry fields or penny lane then a more in depth tour might be better, but this one is great for a really fun hour and half especially if the sun is out! Would recommend!

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Gillian Tanner

Gillian Tanner

a year ago

It was a fantastic and insightful tour about the Beatles, passing by many of their famous associated locations. We appreciated the stops at the iconic spots for photographs. The guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and entertaining, and I especially enjoyed his final performance. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Liverpool. It was one of the best bus tours we have ever been on.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about City Explorer Liverpool

Is City Explorer Liverpool free to visit?

City Explorer Liverpool is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is City Explorer Liverpool suitable for?

City Explorer Liverpool is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is City Explorer Liverpool dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at City Explorer Liverpool.

Is there parking at City Explorer Liverpool?

City Explorer Liverpool doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at City Explorer Liverpool?

City Explorer Liverpool doesn't have food on site — bring snacks or grab something nearby.

Is City Explorer Liverpool pushchair-friendly?

Yes, City Explorer Liverpool is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at City Explorer Liverpool?

City Explorer Liverpool is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to City Explorer Liverpool by public transport?

City Explorer Liverpool is well-served by public transport.
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