Liverpool Beatles Ticket To Ride - Half Day Tour - Small Groups





Description
A must for Beatles fans, this Ultimate Ticket-To-Ride tour is packed with iconic locations. On this half-day tour, you’ll have time to stop for photos and enjoy listening to—or singing along with—the music of the Fab Four. Travel in comfort in an executive vehicle with a separate driver, while an expert guide brings the Beatles’ story to life with fascinating facts and anecdotes. You’ll see the homes where John, Paul and Ringo grew up, the colleges they attended, Matthew Street, the Cavern, and the church where John met Paul—you may even get the chance to step inside and stand on the exact spot. You’ll also visit places that inspired famous songs, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. Entry to the Strawberry Field Exhibition is included, where you’ll see John Lennon’s piano, used to write and record Imagine, along with many other Beatles artefacts. CRUISE SHIP! There is a section on the booking asking for cruise ship information if you are not on a ship please ignore or add N/A.
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MEETING AT THE TITANIC MEMORIAL TO THE ENGINE ROOM HEROS: You will meet your guide an driver next to this memorial and after a short introduction you will be setting off on your Ticket-To Ride.
PAUL McCartney's CHILDHOOD HOME: Often referred to as the birthplace of the Beatles' Forthlin Road is the house in which Paul McCartney lived for several years before he rose to fame with the Beatles. The house is now a National Trust property and entry to inside the house can only be arranged directly and separately with the National Trust.
WOOLTON VILLAGE AND CLUB: Woolton is a historic village dating back to the time of the Domesday book of 1086, and will forever have its place in the Beatles story. Home to St Peter's Church, John Lennon's childhood home, and the grade II listed Woolton Village Club where the Quarryman once played.
ST PETER'S CHURCH HALL, CHURCH, AND GRAVEYARD: St Peter Church, where John Lennon was a choir boy, Church Hall, and graveyard are a special place for all Beatles fans to see and visit. You will see the church hall where John and Paul famously met for the first time, and you may even get the chance to step inside the hall and stand on the spot where they were first introduced. Your guide will show you around the nearby graveyard, pointing out several gravestones that are rumored to have influenced Beatles songs including famously Eleanor Rigby. (For any Liverpool Football Club fans you can also see the gravestone of Bob Paisley-one of the most successful managers in Liverpool Football Club's history).
STRAWBERRY FIELD: On this tour, you will visit many iconic locations that inspired Beatles songs, none more so than Strawberry Field which had such an influence on the Beatles and especially on John Lennon in later life. You will have free time to visit the garden where you will see the original and famous red gates, cafe & gift shop. Entry tickets are included on this tour to the Strawberry Field exhibition and garden audio tour where you will have a chance to see John Lennon's Piano and many Beatles artefacts and memorabilia (For any Elvis fans you can also see a display of artefacts and memorabilia on display courtesy of Graceland, Memphis)
MUSEUM & EXHIBITION: Entry tickets are included on this tour to the Strawberry Field exhibition and garden audio tour where you will have a chance to see John Lennon's Piano and many Beatles artefacts and memorabilia (For any Elvis fans you can also see a display of artefacts and memorabilia on display courtesy of Graceland, Memphis)
PENNY LANE BARBER'S SHOP: "In Penny Lane, there is a barber showing photographs". The tour will stop by the barbershop known at the time as Bioletti's was mentioned in the lyrics of the first verse of Penny Lane- and you will have a chance to grab a photograph yourself too.
JOHN LENNON PEACE STATUE BY LAURA LIAN: A thought-provoking sculpture by the late Laura Lian in 2018, this life-size bronze tribute to John Lennon was first displayed in Glastonbury before traveling around the UK and Europe before finally being installed outside St Barnabas' Church.
PENNY LANE: Everyone will want to grab a photo with one of the most famous road name signs in Liverpool.
JOHN LENNON'S CHILDHOOD HOME: The tour will stop outside Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue, the house where John Lennon lived there with his house-proud Aunt Mimi, in the 1950s, is a memorable experience for all Beatles fans. The house is now a National Trust property and entry to inside the house can only be arranged directly and separately with the National Trust.
RINGO STAR'S CHILDHOOD HOME AND MURAL: Heading back towards the city centre you will stop and see the home of Ringo Starr who lived at 10 Admiral Grove in Toxteth. Close by you will get a chance to see the impressive mural by John Culshaw that was unveiled in 2022 and covers an entire wall.
ST BARNABAS WHERE PAUL McCARTNEY WAS A CHOIR BOY: As the tour approaches Penny Lane you will have a chance to see the church of St Barnabas where Paul McCartney was once a choir boy.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF THE BEATLES: Hope Street and the surrounding area are rich in Beatles History. Here you will see the grammar school that Paul and George attended and the art college where John and Cynthia Lennon studied. The two grade II listed buildings are now part of Liverpool's Institute of Performing Arts.
LIVERPOOL TOWN HALL: As you drive past the Liverpool Town Hall and Castle Street, hear about the Beatles' connection to this impressive Grade I listed building and its role and its role in their triumphant homecoming and the scene of Beatlemania.
LIVERPOOL ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL: You will pass by the magnificent Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, that the largest cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world, you will hear about its special connection to the Beatles.
PHILHARMONIC DINING ROOMS- AS FEATURED IN PAUL McCARTNEY'S CARPOOL KARAOKE: the tour will take you to the area of Liverpool that was the Beatle's earlier stomping grounds. You will see the pub where John Lennon spent many a lunch hour when he should have been in art college and the Philharmonic Dining Rooms – as seen on TV and the location for Paul McCartney’s appearance on James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke.
A CASE HISTORY SCULPTURE BY JOHN KING: 'A Case History’ is an intriguing and creative sculpture by John King known locally as ‘The Hope Street Suitcases'. Each case is labeled with the person it 'belongs to' with each one having a famous owner from the Liverpool region.
Share a bench with Eleanor Rigby and grab a selfie.
BEATLES STATUE BY ANDY EDWARDS: With a chance to grab a selfie with this impressive tribute to the Fab Four. (on the occasions that access to the Beatles Statue is limited we visit some of the alternative statues of the Fab Four in the city for the must have photographs instead)
MATHEW STREET: When you step onto Mathew Street-you will be truly walking along a musical memory lane. Mathew Street is one of the most famous streets in the world and is synonymous with the Cavern Club and The Beatles. As you walk along you will pass by many tributes to the Beatles including the Fab Four-themed bar Rubber Sole, and see places the Fab Four frequented before and after their concerts including the White Star and The Grapes pubs.
HARD DAYS NIGHT HOTEL: Located in the heart of the Cavern Quarter, you will see the world's only Beatles-inspired Hotel- the Hard Days Night. Housed in the magnificent Grade II listed Central Buildings, dating back to 1884 the hotel is adorned with four life-size sculptures of John, Paul, George, and Ringo on the facade.
THE CAVERN CLUB: This tour finishes outside at what has become regarded as the birthplace of The Beatles- The Cavern Club. You will hear about the role this famous club has had on musical culture worldwide and have a chance to grab a photo against the backdrop of the Cavern Club.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsable Wheel Chair accessible
- There is minimal walking required on this tour
Reviews(81)
Guide has indepth knowledge about the Beatles, shared some great early pictures and played Beatles in between.
Thank you for this lovely review, so pleased you enjoyed your tour with us. Best wishes Purple tours
Amazing. A great way to many Beatles Di GB to and to hear lots of background information and stories. Phil is a great guide.
Thank you for this lovely review. Phil is a great guide and he will be delighted with this review. Best wishes Purple tours
This experience was wonderful for Beatles fans and for general information about London. Our guide, Kevin, was fantastic and he truly took an interest in our group to ensure he was meeting all our interests. He cared whether we had an enjoyable trip overall and not just whether we had a good time on the tour. We cannot say enough good things - just book this tour or any guided tour with this company!
i think we had a conversation about this review and that you put this on our site when if fact the review is about your london tour. you did say you enjoyed our tour too. best wishes Purple tours
This was a terrific tour. If you can, ask for Mike to be your tour guide. He knew so much about the Beatles. We had a great tour.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to leave a review for our tour. So glad to read you had a greta tour with Mike- who loves sharing his vast knowledge and passion for the Beatles with all our tour guests. With best wishes
As a huge Beatles fan and wanting to see Liverpool for 62 years, this tour gave me everything I hoped for and much more! Not only did we get to see where they grew up, met and played, but Phil’s in-depth background stories about each of them was really fantastic! Phil was the best guide I ever had on any tour, anywhere. He was funny, personable, considerate and EXTREMELY knowledgeable! I will be telling any Beatles fan who asks me to DEFINITELY book this tour and ask for Phil, if possible.
Thank you for this lovely review. Phil is a great guide and he loves sharing his immense knowledge with our guests. He will be so pleased with your comments. Besg wishes Purple tours
Our tour with Simon was fantastic. His wealth of knowledge about the Beatles as well as all of the history surrounding John, Paul, George and Ringo was incredible. Seeing their childhood homes, the church where they learned to be musicians, the sites that inspired their music(Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, Rigby and Mckenzie family gravesites) was moving. The tour bus was comfortable and nicely appointed. With only 3 couples on the tour it was extremely easy to be engaged in the music and conversations with the group.
This is a lovely review thank your tour with Simon, he will be so pleased with your comments. It wonderful to think that 60 years on people are still listening to this group young and old alike. Thanks once again for this lovely review. Best wishes Purple tours
Our tour was amazing, and we highly recommend it for any Beatles fans! Our guide was extremely informative and the tour is very comprehensive- taking you everywhere related to the Beatles!
Thank you for taking the time to review this tour. We are so please you enjoyed your time with us. Best wishes Purple Tours
Paul, our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. I’ve been an avid Beatle fan for over 50 years and thought I knew it all, but Paul knew sooo much more. We stopped at almost all the relevant Beatles sites, except George’s house (tour was a little George lite) and ended at the Cavern Club where we learned even more! I would recommend this tour over our cruise ship tour 8 days a week!
This is a lovely review and Paul will be delighted with your comments. Best wishes Purple Tours
Had a wonder experience with Rob from Purple tours. So full of knowledge and little gems about the Beatles. Well worth doing the tour with them. Their BOH staff were also very helpful and responsive when our booking was cancelled for some unknown reason
Thank you for taking the time to review this tour, Rob will be delighted with your comments. He is a very good guide and he will be delighted with your comments best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours
guide was more interactive with tourist than any other tour. Played good old Beatle music in the bus. Even got out with us at the end of the tour to show us more get places to shop , eat and Beatle history.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We appreciate the feedback. All our guides are so passionate and love sharing their immense knowledge and we are so grateful that they are part of our team. Best wishes LFWT-PurpleTours



