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The Beatles in Liverpool: 9 Top Places & Map (+Best Tours)

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Posted on Last updated: March 26, 2024

The Beatles in Liverpool: 9 Top Places & Map (+Best Tours)

There are many great reasons to visit Liverpool in the UK. The city is known for its museums, culture, and vibrant waterfront. Liverpool’s main attraction, however, is its strong connection to one of the greatest bands the world has ever known – The Beatles .

The city played a huge part in the band’s development. At the time when The Beatles were growing up, many young men from Liverpool were traveling back and forth to New York with the Merchant Navy. Musical influences from the Big Apple started to creep into Liverpool’s culture, triggering a whole new sound in British music – Merseybeat – with the Beatles at the forefront.

There are now countless sights and attractions throughout the city commemorating this amazing band and all of its accomplishments. And no visit to Liverpool would be complete without visiting at least a few places related to The Beatles!

To help you choose where to go, in this article, we highlight the best The Beatles attractions in Liverpool. For each site, we include some practical tips for your visit. You will also find a map showing all the best Beatles sights in Liverpool, and suggested The Beatles tours . Find out!

Top 3 Beatles Experiences in Liverpool:

  • The Beatles Story .
  • Magical Mystery Tour & Cavern Club .
  • Liverpool Beatles Museum .

These are the best The Beatles sights and attractions in Liverpool:

1. The Beatles Story

If you visit just one The Beatles attraction in Liverpool, make it The Beatles Story . This is the largest Beatles exhibition in the world.

Located right on the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Albert Dock, it tells the story of the entire career of the Fab Four. You can listen to one of the band’s hits after another as you view replicas of The Cavern, the Casbah, and other Beatles sites in Liverpool.

You can also see clothing, original instruments, rare album sleeves, and other memorabilia.

An audio guide in 10 different languages is available at the start of your visit. Interestingly, it is narrated by John Lennon’s sister, Julia.

Practical information: The Beatles Story is open daily. The Discovery Zone is open from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. However, these times are subject to change in the winter months, so be sure to check their website ahead of your visit.

We highly recommend buying your tickets online in advance . This is one of the most popular attractions in Liverpool !

The Albert Dock is a 20-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street Station. There is parking available at the dock if you are visiting by car (although it’s quite expensive). Alternatively, it can be reached by the 800, 500, and 25 bus services.

The Beatles Story Liverpool

Good to know: There are two museums dedicated to The Beatles in Liverpool: The Beatles Story and Liverpool Beatles Museum (formerly known as Magical Beatles Museum). Although both tell the story of the Beatles, they approach it from rather different angles.

You’ll find that Liverpool Beatles Museum gives you a more intimate perspective, whereas The Beatles Story has more of a commercial feel, with immersive and interactive exhibits. The Discovery Zone is especially loved by kids, as it gives them the chance to try out a giant floor piano and perform on a mini Cavern Club stage.

Whilst both museums are excellent, die-hard Beatles fans may find the more personal exhibits at the Liverpool Beatles Museum more interesting. But if you are looking for music, costumes, colors, and simply want to have a great time, The Beatles Story is a better choice.

You can read more about the Liverpool Beatles Museum further below.

Beatles Sgt Pepper costumes

2. The Beatles Statues at Pier Head

These life-size bronze statues of the Fab Four arrived on Liverpool’s waterfront in December 2015, commissioned and donated by the managing director of the Cavern Club.

The statues immortalize a moment just before the band left Liverpool to become megastars and change the face of music forever.

The Beatles Statues at Pier Head quickly became one of the must-visit Beatles spots in Liverpool. Getting a selfie with these statues is now one of the most popular things to do for first-time visitors!

Be sure to check out the interesting details, like the L8 on the sole of Ringo’s shoe (related to where he once lived) or the Sanskrit on George Harrison’s belt. John Lennon is holding two acorns that were cast from acorns collected from outside the Dakota Building, where he was shot in 1980.

Good to know: The date on which the statues were placed on the Pier Head marked the 50th anniversary of the last gig the band played in the city.

You can find the statues in front of the famous Cunard Building, overlooking the River Mersey.

The Beatles at Pier Head in Liverpool

3. Mathew Street

Mathew Street is a small but vibrant alley located right in the city center. It’s here that you will find some of the main Beatles attractions , including the Cavern Club and the Liverpool Beatles Museum (more detail on those below). This area is sometimes referred to as the ‘Cavern Quarter’.

But there are a few more places worth visiting whilst you’re here. One is the Beatles Shop at number 31 Mathew St, about 200ft from the entrance of the original Cavern Club. Quaint and charming, it’s a must-see for die-hard Beatles fans, packed with cool souvenirs and memorabilia.

On a wall along the street – aka The Wall Of Fame – you can see a sculpture entitled ‘Four Lads That Shook the World’, which was created as a tribute by Arthur Dooley.

And just a few doors along from the Cavern Club you’ll come to a pub called ‘The Grapes’ . At the time the Beatles were performing, the Cavern Club didn’t sell alcohol – so The Grapes is where they’d head for a drink after their gigs. Inside the pub, you can see a photo of them sitting on a bench there. The bench remained in the exact same spot to this day!

Good to know: On Stanley Street just nearby, look out for the Eleanor Rigby statue . Sitting on a stone bench next to a plaque dedicated to ‘All the Lonely People’, this bronze statue was created by musician and artist Tommy Steele in 1981.

The Beatles Shop on Mathew Street in Liverpool

4. Cavern Club

The Cavern Club is undoubtedly the most famous Beatles venue in Liverpool! Although the building we see today was actually rebuilt from the bricks of the original club which closed in March 1973.

It was here that the Beatles cut their musical teeth, playing regularly during lunchtime and evening shows. It was also the venue in which they were discovered by Brian Epstein, a local record shop proprietor who managed the band from 1962 until his death in 1967.

This lively cellar is an amazing place to visit and has played host to fabulous live music for decades. You can enjoy everything here from acoustic sets to rock and roll, with plenty of Beatles tribute bands to remind you of where it all started. There are also lots of great photographs and memorabilia lining the walls.

As you enter the club, don’t miss the statue outside depicting John Lennon casually leaning against the wall.

Good to know: The Cavern Club gets very busy, especially during evenings and weekends. If you just want to take a look inside, you can avoid the crowds by visiting soon after opening, before the live bands take to the stage.

Practical information: The Cavern is open daily from 11 am. It closes at midnight from Sunday to Wednesday, at 1 am on Thursdays, and at 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets for entry can be bought at the door. Children under 12 are free but all children under 18 must leave the club by 8 pm. You can find more information and info on current shows and events on their website .

TIP: The entrance to the Cavern Club is included with the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour – one of the most popular things to do in Liverpool for the Beatles fans. You can read more about it further below at #9.

John Lennon statue at the Cavern Pub and the Wall of Fame on Mathew Street in Liverpool

5. Liverpool Beatles Museum

Liverpool Beatles Museum (aka Magical History Museum) is spread over three floors of a Grade-II listed building on Mathew Street in Liverpool. Featuring items from the personal collection of the ‘fifth Beatle’ Pete Best’s brother Roag – it gives you a whole new perspective on the band! It is also one of the largest collections of authentic items in the world and is beautifully curated.

Charting their lives from their early days up to and beyond their rise to international fame, it contains original instruments, the John Lennon Sgt Pepper medals, Paul McCartney’s bass amp, and more. For a more personal insight, you can read letters along with fascinating unseen footage. Everything is chronologically laid out, so it makes it easy and enjoyable to follow the Beatles’ story from the very start.

TIP: Make sure you set aside enough time for your visit. It takes a good 2-3 hours to explore the vast collection of items.

Good to know: Because this is a listed building, there is no elevator. This might make a visit difficult for anyone with limited mobility, as there are three flights of stairs.

Practical information: The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. You can book your tickets online .

Liverpool Beatles Museum

6. Strawberry Field

Strawberry Field is another popular Beatles attraction in Liverpool. This was a Salvation Army children’s home at the time when John lived close by with his aunt and uncle. It is believed that he had happy memories of going to summer garden parties there as a child, inspiring the 1967 hit ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’.

The home has now gone but in its place is an interactive visitor exhibition center, with a cafe and shop. There are lots of calm garden spaces that you are invited to explore and reflect in, just as John would have done as a child. You can also see replicas of the site’s famous red gates.

The chief attraction, however, is the ‘Imagine’ piano. Loaned to the exhibition by the estate of the late George Michael, this is the piano that John Lennon used to create one of the most important peace anthems of the 20th century.

Good to know: Some of the profits from this attraction go towards funding the ‘Steps at Strawberry Field’ programs, designed to help those with learning difficulties or other barriers to employment.

Practical information: Strawberry Fields is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Entrance to the gardens is free but there is a fee to visit the exhibition You can book tickets online in advance .

The venue has a minibus shuttle service that runs from the Jury’s Inn Hotel at Albert Dock. It costs £4 one way or £7 return, departing at 9 am, 10 am, 11.15 am, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm, and 4.30 pm. Alternatively, you can take local bus route 76 from the Liverpool One Bus Station and get off at Beaconsfield Road. The journey takes around half an hour.

The Beatles sights in Liverpool - Strawberry Field

7. Casbah Coffee Club

The Cavern Club may be the place most often associated with The Beatles, but The Casbah was where they held some of their first live performances. Indeed, Sir Paul McCartney has said in the past that it was at the Casbah where everything started and that all the band members saw it as their ‘personal club’.

The basement club was opened by Mona Best – mum to Pete Best, The Beatles’ original drummer – in an attempt to match the coffee bar clubs popular in London at the time. Its resident band was ‘The Quarrymen’, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison. So closely involved that they even helped decorate it, they went on to perform here 44 times.

When you visit now, you can see the Casbah just as it looked in the beginning. You can even see a silhouette of John Lennon on the wall, painted by his then-girlfriend Cynthia (who later became his wife). Perfect for true Beatles fans, it has a much less commercialized feel than venues like the Cavern Club and offers a very authentic Beatles experience in Liverpool.

The guides here will have had a personal connection to the band or experience growing up with them. Occasionally, tours are even conducted by Pete Best’s brother, Roag.

Practical information: You need to make an appointment to visit the Casbah Coffee Club, which you can book through Pete Best’s website . Although, their contact form is really sketchy, so it might not be straightforward.

Good to know: This place is quite far from the other Beatles-related sights of Liverpool and isn’t reached by any of the standard tours. The best way to get there is by the number 15 bus, which leaves the city center frequently. The journey takes around half an hour.

8. The Jacaranda Club

The Jacaranda Club, also known as ‘The Jac’, was founded in 1957 by Allan Williams, the first manager of The Beatles. Originally friends with the early Beatles bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, he got to know the rest of the band whilst they were still teenagers.

One of their early compositions – ‘One After 909’ – was written at the Jacaranda, a bar in which they would often meet. The Beatles performed here several times too, and the time they spent here is seen as pivotal to their future success.

These days you can catch live music every night at the basement level or visit Liverpool’s favorite jukebox on the ground floor. Above the ground floor is the venue’s unique Record Store. Here you’ll find vinyl record players sunk into the tables, allowing you to enjoy a wide range of music along with your coffee or drinks.

With a distinct ’60s beatnik vibe, quirky decor, and a plethora of Beatles photos lining the walls, this place is a ‘must-see’ for true fans of the Fab Four.

Practical information: The Jacaranda Club is open from 3 pm to 3 am Monday to Thursday, and from 3 pm to 4 am Friday to Sunday. It’s a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street railway station, just around the corner from Mathew Street.

The Jacaranda Club - one of the authentic Beatles places in Liverpool

9. The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

If you don’t have time to go and see all of The Beatles’ attractions in Liverpool separately, then the Magical Mystery Tour is the perfect solution.

Starting at the Albert Dock, this highly-rated 2-hour tour takes you to some key locations in the Beatles’ story all over Liverpool. You’ll learn lots of facts about the band and get to enjoy plenty of their music along the way.

Places you will see include the childhood homes and schools of the bandmates, along with Penny Lane, St Peter’s Church Hall (where John and Paul met), and Strawberry Field. There are lots of stops for taking photos and the tour ends at Mathew Street. Free entry to the Cavern Club that day is included with this tour.

Practical information: Tours depart at the Magical Mystery Tour Ticket Office, Anchor Courtyard, Albert Dock. I strongly recommend booking your tickets online in advance as these tours are hugely popular and sell out quickly!

Liverpool Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

More Beatles Attractions In Liverpool

If you have time, there are a few more interesting Beatles-related sights dotted throughout Liverpool that you might want to visit.

Eleanor Rigby’s grave , St Peter’s Church, Woolton: It is unclear whether this was the grave that inspired the 1966 song. Nevertheless, this is the churchyard where John and Paul met for the first time. It is also where John Lennon’s uncle and aunt are buried.

Penny Lane , Mossley Hill: This is the street that inspired the 1967 hit. Unfortunately, it contains few of the details mentioned in the song, so it can be a little disappointing to visit!

Yellow Submarine , Liverpool John Lennon Airport: This large model was created by a group of apprentices from Cammell Laird’s shipyard in 1984. It formed part of an exhibition and was featured in a Beatles-themed garden. 51 feet long and 15 feet high, it even has a replica control cabin with real equipment. It was finally placed on display at the airport in 1995.

Penny Lane - The Beatles places in Liverpool UK

Map of The Beatles Sights in Liverpool

To help you plan your time, we created this map indicating all The Beatles places mentioned in this article.

As you can see, most sights are located in the city center. And – as mentioned before – you can also see many of the places that are further away by taking the Magical Mystery Tour .

How to use this map:  Use your computer mouse (or fingers) to zoom in or out. Click on the icons to get more information about each place. Click the arrow on the top left corner for the index. Click the star next to the map’s title to add it to your Google Maps account. To view the saved map on your smartphone or PC, open Google Maps, click the menu and go to ‘Your Places’/’Maps’. If you want to print the map or see it in a bigger window, click on ‘View larger map’ in the top right corner.

Liverpool Beatles Tours

If you want to learn more about the Beatles in a short time, one of the best ways to do this is by taking a dedicated Beatles tour.

There are several options.

  • Magical Mystery Tour . Already mentioned above, this is by far the most popular Beatles tour in Liverpool. It includes a visit to the Cavern Club as well.
  • Beatles Explorer Bus . This is a similar bus tour that covers many sights in Liverpool related to the Fabulous Four. The itinerary is pretty much the same as the Magical Mystery Tour. The main difference between the two is that this one is an open-deck bus and that it doesn’t include a ticket to the Cavern Club (which you can visit separately).
  • Private Tour by Traditional Taxi . This is a great option for those who rather explore Beatles sites in Liverpool with a personal guide. Also, this tour brings you to the childhood homes of the Fab Four, Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby’s grave, etc.
  • Walking Tour . This tour is actually a combination of two guided tours (City & Cavern Quarter and The Beatles and Waterfront) and a self-guided app. It’s very different from all the others because it focuses on The Beatles landmarks in the center of Liverpool. You can just do one of the tours or both, and the ticket is flexible and valid for 3 days.

I hope you have found this guide to the best Beatles attractions helpful.

It is wonderful to see the real places that inspired the music of this world-famous band and to appreciate live music at venues in which they would have performed.

Have a great time in Liverpool!

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Are you a Beatles fan looking to experience the Fab Four’s hometown? Then there’s no better way than on one of the many Liverpool Beatles tours!

It’s probably no secret by now, but Liverpool is one of my favourite cities on the planet, and that’s thanks, in part, to its many amazing Beatles attractions.

From the Cavern Club to Penny Lane and beyond, there’s no shortage of places to visit for a Beatles fan. And what better way to experience them all than on a guided tour?

In a hurry, and just want to know what the best Beatles tour in Liverpool is? I’ve got you covered – it’s this one:

Ella and Rob visiting Paul McCartney's Liverpool home

Top Pick: Best Liverpool Beatles Tour > Fab Four Taxi Tour of Beatles Homes Includes: 5 hour private Beatles taxi tour + tour inside John & Paul’s houses!

I’ve been a Beatles fan since I was 15, and have visited Liverpool’s Beatles attractions countless times by now. If there’s a Liverpool Beatles tour worth going on – whether that be a bus tour , taxi tour, or walking tour, I’ve heard of it. 

And, today, I’m going to help you to pick the perfect tour for you!

In this guide, we’ll explore the 11 best Liverpool Beatles tours on offer. So buckle up as we take you on a tour of The Beatles’ hometown!

Table of Contents

Best Beatles Taxi Tours in Liverpool

1. fab four taxi tour of liverpool beatles sites.

Liverpool Fab Four Taxi Tours - a black cab parked on Penny Lane as a guide points out the sights to two female tourists.

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 3 hours  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

There are a fair few Beatles taxi tours in Liverpool, but the Fab Four tours are the most famous and most popular. They’re the original and best Beatles cab tour in Liverpool, and have been running Beatles taxi tours since 2007!

Their Liverpool Beatles sites tour is the original. During this 3-hour tour, you’ll hop in a private black cab. Then, your local Beatles expert driver will take you to the most famous Beatles sites in Liverpool.

These include Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, John’s childhood home, Paul’s childhood home, and St Peter’s Church in Woolton, where John and Paul first met.

Of course, you’ll get to hop out for photos whenever you like too!

This is the perfect Beatles tour if you’re in a group (the price is per taxi, rather than per person, you see) and want a good “all-rounder” Liverpool Beatles tour, full of information about the city . 

However, if you’re a solo traveller, it will work out quite expensive because you won’t have other companions to split the cost with. You also don’t get to go inside John and Paul’s houses on this tour.

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2. Fab Four Taxi Tour of Beatles Childhood Homes

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 5 hours  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

How do you improve upon the Fab Four Taxi Tour? On their Beatles Childhood Homes tour! On this tour, you’ll not only get to whizz around Liverpool to see all of the most famous Beatles attractions. 

You’ll also get to go inside John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s childhood homes!

I had been to John and Paul’s houses numerous times before I managed to go inside. You see, both houses are owned by the National Trust, so you need special permission to enter. 

On this tour, you’ll get that permission – and get to explore two Beatles holy grail sites that not every fan gets to explore. Trust me – it’s worth it.

This tour is perfect for Beatles superfans or those who have travelled a long way to visit the Liverpool Beatles sites. There’s no point coming all this way and not seeing it all, right? 

It’s not ideal if you’re short on time. At 5 hours long, this tour will take up half a day. It’s also more expensive than the regular Fab Four tour, so it’s even more important that you bring travel companions with you so you can split the cost.

3. Liverpool Half-Day Private Beatles Tour in a Mercedes

The red painted gates, covered in Beatles graffiti, at Strawberry Field in Liverpool

If you have mobility issues, this is the ultimate Beatles tour for you. That’s because it includes pick-up at your hotel or the train station, so there’s less walking involved. It also accommodates up to 6 people per group, compared to the Fab Four tours, which can only accommodate groups of up to 5 people.

Aside from these differences, this tour is pretty similar to the Fab Four tour – it’ll take you to all the key Beatles attractions like Penny Lane, John’s House, Paul’s House, Strawberry Fields, and more! 

Another difference is that this tour takes place in a Mercedes, rather than a black taxi. It’s worth noting that you can’t enter John and Paul’s houses on this tour – you just view them from the outside, like most other tours. It’s still one of the best Beatles private tours of Liverpool!

4. Ultimate Private Beatles Tour in Psychedelic Rolls Royce

Liverpool Beatles Rolls Royce tour

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 45 minutes  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

Take the normal Beatles taxi tour, but then replace a plain old vehicle for a super-duper, psychedelic, 70s John Lennon-inspired Rolls Royce Phantom. Check out photos of the vehicle here . That’s what makes this Beatles taxi tour stand out from the crowd!

You’ll turn heads as you roam around the city in this cool vehicle, checking out all of the Beatles top sights along your way. Like most other tours, you can’t actually enter John and Paul’s houses on this tour, but you can snap photos from the outside, which still counts!

This is the best Beatles taxi tour in Liverpool if you’re a solo traveller. That’s because you can pay per person, and join a group of others also wanting to take the tour, making your ticket much cheaper.

Best Beatles Bus Tours in Liverpool

5. beatles magical mystery tour liverpool.

Ella with the yellow and blue Magical Mystery Tour bus in Liverpool

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

When it comes to Beatles bus tours in Liverpool, the Magical Mystery Tour is my top pick! I have personally been on this bus tour, and it’s the ideal intro to Beatles sites if you’re pressed for time.

In just two hours, you’ll cram loads of Beatles attractions into your trip. That includes lesser-visited attractions that most Beatles taxi tours don’t go to like the Ringo Starr museum in Toxteth, and Ringo and George’s childhood homes in addition to John and Paul’s.

The price also gets you a free entry ticket to the Cavern Club!

You can read my full, in-depth review of the tour here .

The bus doesn’t stop at every single attraction (the Ringo attractions, in particular, are just drive-bys), but you’ll get the opportunity to hop off the bus for the main attractions to take photos. These include the Penny Lane sign , Strawberry Fields sign, John’s house and Paul’s house. You can’t enter the houses on this tour.

The main downside to this tour is that there are a lot of people on it. For this reason, stops felt very rushed – you only really have time to snap a photo before you need to leave again.

It’s ideal if you’re pressed for time and on a tight budget (it’s far, far cheaper than the Beatles taxi tours), but if you’re looking for an in-depth tour you’d probably prefer a Beatles taxi tour.

6. Liverpool City & Beatles Tour with Hop-On-Hop-Off Ticket

Liverpool hop on hop off bus

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 90 minutes  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Liverpool, you may have seen the big red hop-on-hop-off buses riding around the city. They’re a great way to see some of the top sights in the city on a time crunch, like if you only have a day in Liverpool .

The good news is, they have their very own Liverpool Beatles hop on hop off route!

Unlike the Beatles taxi tours and the Magical Mystery Tour, this Liverpool Beatles bus tour includes Beatles attractions in the city centre as well as those out in the suburbs. That means you’ll get to explore the Cavern Quarter, Beatles Statue, John’s house, Paul’s house, Penny Lane, and Strawberry Fields. 

The tour, as the name suggests, allows you to hop on and off for photos. It also includes a free ticket to the regular hop on hop off bus tour of Liverpool. Score! 

Oh, and you’ll also get a glass of bubbly at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms, one of John Lennon’s favourite Liverpool pubs!

7. Liverpool Beatles Explorer Bus Ticket

Liverpool open top bus tour

This is the cheapest Beatles bus tour in Liverpool! Did that get your attention?

Just like the hop on hop off Beatles tour above, this Beatles open top bus tour of Liverpool covers all of the main Beatles sites both within the city centre and its suburbs, but it also shows off a few Peaky Blinders filming locations!

If you’re a fan of the Beatles and Peaky Blinders, you’ve hit the jackpot here.

Don’t get me wrong, though – this is still a Beatles-focussed tour. It’s very much similar to the hop on hop off, except that it doesn’t include a glass of bubbly at the Philharmonic Dining Rooms.

Best Liverpool Beatles Walking Tours

8. liverpool beatles famous walking tour of liverpool.

The entrance to the Cavern Club on Mathew Street Liverpool

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours 15 minutes  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

You may have noticed that many of the Beatles sites you’ve been able to visit so far on the tours listed in this post have been mostly outside the city centre. That’s all about to change, thanks to this walking Beatles tour that’ll take you to all of the city-centre highlights! 

Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll get to stroll past some amazing sights such as The Beatles Statue , the Hard Days Night Hotel, and the Eleanor Rigby Statue, while your guide shares all the fascinating details about these places.

The best part of this walking tour is that it’s easy and relaxed with several locations to sit down for a few minutes if needed. Moreover, you’ll get to have your photo taken outside The Cavern Club, one of the most iconic music venues in the world!

This is one of my favourite Beatles walking tours in the city !

9. Liverpool Beatles and Cavern Quarter Walking Tour

John Lennon Statue leaning against a wall near the Cavern Club, Liverpool

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 2 hours | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

This Liverpool Beatles walking tour is the ideal way to explore the city if you’re looking for a balance of Beatles information and general information about Liverpool.

Sure, you’ll stop at the most famous city-centre Beatles attractions, but you’ll also explore some of the most famous landmarks in Liverpool , full stop.

That makes it the best city and Beatles tour in Liverpool if you’re keen to do a walking tour.

Highlights include the Beatles Statue, the Cavern Club and Mathew Street, but also top Liverpool attractions like the Royal Albert Dock, the Walker Art Gallery, and William Brown Street, one of the most notable streets in Liverpool .

What’s more, the tour includes an app that provides access to other audio-guided walking routes of Liverpool, making it easy for you to continue exploring the city at your own pace after the tour ends. Nice!

10. Liverpool Beatles Highlights Walking Tour

Ella at the Liverpool Beatles statue

⏳ TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour 30 minutes  | 🎸 BOOK NOW!

This is the perfect Beatles walking tour if you’re in a time crunch because it only lasts 90 minutes! Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this tour will transport you back in time to 1960s Liverpool, where The Beatles’ career began. 

You’ll get to pose for a photo with the famous Pier Head statue, which depicts The Beatles, and visit the iconic Cavern Club, where the band once played. The tour also takes you to see the statues of Eleanor Rigby and John Lennon, which you won’t want to miss! 

The tour guide for this tour gets rave reviews for having an accent that’s easy for foreign travellers to understand. If you’ve ever tried to follow a tour led by someone with a strong Scouse accent, you’ll understand why this is such a good thing!

Best Beatles Houses Tour

My top pick for a tour that allows you to go inside the Beatles houses is the Fab Four Beatles Childhood Homes tour since it also includes other attractions like Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, and so on. 

However, there is one more tour that’ll allow you to enter the Beatles’ houses.

11. National Trust Paul McCartney & John Lennon’s Houses Tour

Ella and Rob visiting John Lennon's house

Since John and Paul’s childhood homes are owned by the National Trust, you’re able to enter them on an official Beatles National Trust tour of John and Paul’s homes.

Unlike the other tours I’ve told you about in this blog post, this tour only goes to John and Paul’s houses – no Strawberry Fields, no Penny Lane, no George & Ringo’s houses. 

That’s a shame, in my opinion, as George and Ringo sang some belters for the band!

In exchange, you’ll get to actually go inside John & Paul’s houses! Actually going inside the houses is 1000% worth it if you’re as Beatles-obsessed as I am. It really brings the Beatles’ childhoods to life. 

You’ll get to step on the creaky floorboard that always used to wake up Aunt Mimi when John snuck home after curfew, and you’ll get to play the McCartney family’s piano in Paul’s old living room. You can’t put a price tag on that! 

The downside to this tour is that you’ll get collected either at Speke Hall (one of the most haunted places in Liverpool , apparently!) or Liverpool South Parkway train station. Both of these are quite a trek from the city centre.

I took this tour on my 25th birthday and it was amazing! What better way to welcome my quarter-life crisis, right🤣?

FAQs About the Best Beatles Tours in Liverpool UK

Visiting Mathew Street is one of the best Beatles things to do in Liverpool

What is the best Liverpool Beatles Tour?

The best overall Liverpool Beatles tour is the Fab Four Taxi Tour with Beatles Childhood Homes . It’s a locally-led private tour that takes you to the most famous Beatles attractions like Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields, and also allows you to go inside Paul McCartney and John Lennon’s houses. It lasts for five hours.

How to do a Beatles tour in Liverpool?

To do a Beatles tour in Liverpool, research tour companies (like you’re doing by reading this post), choose a tour (walking, bus or taxi), book it, plan your itinerary, dress appropriately, bring a camera and have fun! You can also include other Beatles-related sites such as The Beatles Story museum or The Cavern Club in your itinerary.

Can you walk the Beatles tour Liverpool?

There are many guided walking tours of the key Beatles sights in Liverpool, but it’s totally possible to do your own Beatles walk of the Liverpool city centre sights by yourself. The Beatles attractions in the suburbs, like the Beatles’ childhood homes and Penny Lane, are not walkable from the city centre. You’ll need to take a bus out to this area, but can then walk from attraction to attraction.

How long is the Beatles taxi tour in Liverpool?

Although individual tours may differ, most Liverpool Beatles taxi tours last around 3 hours. The main exception to this is the Fab Four Beatles Childhood Homes tour, which lasts for five hours, but this is because it includes entry to John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s former homes, whereas the other taxi tours do not.

Final Thoughts: Best Liverpool Beatles Tours

Liverpool is a treasure trove of brilliant Beatles tours! I hope I’ve managed to put my insider (slightly obsessive, let’s be real!) Liverpool Beatles knowledge to good use to help you pick out the perfect tour!

🎵” There are places I’ll remember, all my life, though some have changed, some forever, not for better, some have gone, and some remain “🎵 – The Beatles “In My Life”

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Are you a Beatles fan? In this article you will find the best one day itinerary for Liverpool. It includes what to see and do, where to stay and tips to make the most of your visit.

This handy guide of things to do in Liverpool for Beatles fans is the ideal starting point for planning your trip.

While many of the places in this guide are very famous (and feature in many Beatles songs) this list and my Beatles fans one day itinerary for Liverpool will ensure you make the most of your time in this great English city and don’t miss any of the must-see sights!

Considering a day trip to Liverpool from London? We recommend this Liverpool & The Beatles Rail Day Trip from London . It is an action-packed day and includes the sites any Beatle lover will want to visit including the Cavern Club and the Beatles Story Exhibition (plus train tickets).

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The grapes pub, the beatles story museum.

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THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE FOR ANY BEATLES FAN!

Imagine no more! Yes, you could sit and strum a guitar in the same room that George, Paul, and John sat and rehearsed during the early years.

The Harrison’s lived in this terrace home at 25 Upton Green from 1950-1962 and moved just as the Beatles started gaining stardom and success.

This house is located in a cul-de-sac in a residential neighbourhood of Speke (around 20 minutes from Liverpool).

For more information email [email protected] with the subject line Upton Green/UKTP or pop over to their Facebook page (please let them know you came via UK Travel Planning)

8 MUST-VISIT PLACES IN LIVERPOOL FOR BEATLES FANS

You can’t go to Liverpool as a Beatles fan without wanting to visit the legendary Cavern Club –  probably the most famous club in the world. The Beatles were playing at the club when Brian Epstein visited one lunchtime in November 1961. He decided to manage the band and the rest is history!  

Since the 1960s the Cavern Club has been through a lot of changes. The club today has a different entrance and has been turned 90 degrees from its original orientation but do not let that put you off visiting. The atmosphere is great and the club features live music 7 days a week from 10am (9.30 am during the summer holidays).

There is lots of memorabilia to check out in the club (as well as lots of names scrawled all over the walls and ceilings by Beatles fans over the years) We couldn’t believe our eyes when we saw our names – Doug and Tracy – written on the ceiling above us.

The Cavern Club in Liverpool

FAQS FOR PLANNING YOUR VISIT TO THE CAVERN CLUB

◊  Location of the Cavern Club – 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, L2 6RE

⇒ Opening times and prices

Monday – Wednesday

10am -12 noon FREE

12 noon onwards – £2.50

10am – 12 noon FREE

12 noon – 7pm £2.50

7pm onward £4

Friday/Saturday/Sunday 

Open 10 am to 2 am

10 am – 12 pm FREE

12 pm – 8 pm £2.50 (no re-entry)

8 pm – 2 am (12 am Sunday) £5 (no re-entry) 

All day/All night ticket (re-entry allowed) £6 (£5 if purchased in advance)

Good to know – If you book the Magical Mystery Tour your ticket also entitles you to free general admission to the front stage of the Cavern Club on the evening of your tour!

Check out the Cavern Club’s official website for further information about which live bands are appearing. 

Note – Children under the age of 18 are not allowed in the Cavern Club after 8 pm

The words 'The Cavern Club' written on a wall

Just along from the Cavern Club (on Mathew Street) is the legendary pub where the band would chill out between gigs. Recently reopened (2019) the pub has been revamped and refurbished and has lots of Beatles memorabilia on show for fans.

◊  Location of the Grapes Pub –  Mathew Street (along from the Cavern Club)

The Grapes pub in Liverpool

Located at Albert Dock the Beatles Story Museum is an award winning attraction which takes you on an immersive journey telling the story of the Fab Four and their rise to international fame and fortune.

The museum is a must visit for Beatles fans with lots of memorabilia, exhibitions, photographs as well as replicas of the Casbah, Mathew Street and The Cavern to experience.

→CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS TO THE BEATLES STORY MUSEUM

Statues of the Beatles – the group statue, John Lennon’s statue and the Eleanor Rigby statue

There are a number of Beatles statues you really can’t miss when visiting the city!

Every time I visit Liverpool I have to have a picture posing with the group statues of the Beatles. The problem is so does every other visitor! Be patient you will eventually get the picture but do expect a wait in the busy summer months when there can be lots of people posing with the Fab Four!

The group statue is located at the Albert Docks.

The other statues to look out for are the John Lennon statue which can be found on Mathew Street and the Eleanor Rigby statue located at Stanley Street around the corner from Mathew Street!)

Statue of the Beatles in Liverpool

Strawberry Field was a former Salvation Army children’s home and is of course the inspiration behind the Beatles song of the same name.

Apparently John Lennon used to play in the grounds of the home and following the release of the song the red gates have become something of an attraction for fans. So much so that a few years ago they were actually stolen!

Located on Beaconsfield Rd Strawberry Field is a quick stop on any Beatles tour (photo opportunity with the gates!)

If you want to visit independently and spend more time at Strawberry Field (to explore the grounds and exhibition ) tickets are available. 

→CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS TO STRAWBERRY FIELD

Standing at the gates of Strawberry Field in Liverpool

If you take a tour you will get the chance to hop off the bus and take a shot of the sign for possibly the most famous lane in the world!

So many of the signs have been stolen over the years that the council eventually resorted to installing theft-proof ones (though apparently some still get pinched!)

At the end of Penny Lane was the terminus for bus routes taken by the lads during their childhood and the inspiration behind the song.

The sign for Penny Lane in Liverpool

The childhood home of John Lennon – “Mendips” – belongs to the National Trust .

After that date, it is possible to purchase a combined tour of “Mendips” and 20 Forthlin Road and step inside the childhood homes of both John Lennon and Paul McCartney. 

Click here for more information about the National Trust Tour

The childhood home of John Lennon

The former home of Paul McCartney and his family is located at 20 Forthlin Road. The house belongs to the National Trust.

It is possible to take a tour of both childhood homes with the National Trust.

20 Forthlin Road the childhood home of Paul McCartney

How to see all of these Beatles sites in Liverpool

There are lots of great Beatles tours to choose from which will ensure you can visit some of the sites that are a little harder to get to.

The advantage of a tour is that you also find out a lot more about the history of the band and their lives before they became famous (and get to listen to a lot of Beatles music along the way).

We had great fun on our tour so highly recommend booking some tickets and joining one. These are my top choices

BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Hop onto the Magical Mystery Tour bus for a 2 hour tour of the places associated with the Beatles around Liverpool. We loved hearing all the stories about the Fab Four from our guide Neil and he knew everything there was to know about the band (I can’t remember exactly how many years he had been taking tours but it was in double digits!)

I recommend booking tickets asap if you plan to take the tour as it is VERY popular. We took the tour during the first week of January and the bus was full. We had a fab time and at the end of the tour the bus drops you off along the street from the Cavern Club (Mathew Street) and the Beatles themed Hard Day’s Night Hotel.

Tip – Collect your tickets the Magical Mystery Tour Ticket office at Anchor Courtyard at Albert Dock at least 10 minutes before your tour departure time. I recommend giving yourself time to find the ticket office as it took us some time to locate!

→ CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABILITY AND PRICES FOR THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

The Magical Mystery Tour bus in Liverpool

Beatles City Explorer Bus

Enjoy a bus tour of many of the famous Beatles sites in Liverpool including Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane plus the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

There is a tour guide on the bus who will provide live commentary as you enjoy your Beatles tour.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TICKET ON THE BEATLES CITY EXPLORER BUS

Beatles Tour by Taxi

If you prefer a smaller tour (and a more personalised option) why not take a Beatles tour by taxi? This 3-hour private tour by traditional taxi includes iconic sites such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.

Sit back and relax while a local guide shows you the landmarks that inspired the legendary “Fab Four.” 

→CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR BEATLES TOUR BY TAXI

BEATLES TOUR FROM LONDON

If you want to visit Liverpool from London it is possible to take a Beatles themed day tour. The tour I am recommending also includes all of the following and is a fantastic option for any Beatles fan. ( Read more here about the Beatles in London)

  • Return train ride from London to Liverpool
  • A free city map
  • 2-Hour Guided Magical Mystery Tour of Liverpool including the Cavern Club
  • Entrance to the Beatles Story Exhibition 

→ CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR BEATLES TOUR FROM LONDON

I loved writing that question because the answer is so easy. Liverpool is the home of the world’s only Beatles-themed hotel – The Hard Day’s Night Hotel!

If you are planning to stay overnight in Liverpool and are a Beatles fan there is no other option – THIS is the hotel to stay at! (Though it is popular so BOOK AHEAD – of it is fully booked the other hotel option I would recommend (and have stayed at) is the Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street – Cavern Quarter)

If you prefer an apartment try the Beatles Apartment which has excellent reviews for its location, clean and modern interior and themed memorabilia. 

→ CLICK HERE FOR AVAILABILITY AND PRICES AT THE HARD DAY’S NIGHT HOTEL IN LIVERPOOL

A room in the Hard Day's Night Hotel in Liverpool one of the essential things to do in Liverpool for Beatles fans

So if you have only one day to see as much as possible what should you include in your itinerary? This is my suggested itinerary based on our own visit to Liverpool. 

Head down to the Albert Docks for an early morning selfie with the statue of the Fab Four. 

Spend an hour at the Beatles Story Museum before taking a stroll around the Albert Dock and purchasing a few Beatles souvenirs and sweets! 

Things to do in Liverpool for Beatles fans - a jelly bean portrait of the Beatles

Stay at Albert Docks where there are lots of restaurants and cafes to choose from for lunch. 

Highly recommend any of the following places to eat

A selection of North/South American and Tex-Mex style dishes served up in former Granada TV studios.

For burgers, sandwiches and sharing platters head to Revolution. 

Join one of the Beatles tours and learn even more about Paul, George, Ringo and John whilst singing (or humming) along to some of their most famous tunes!

Head to the Cavern Club after checking into the Hard Day’s Night Hotel (which is literally around the corner from Mathew Street the location also of the John Lennon statue and the Grapes Pub.)

If you are a fan of Cilla Black don’t miss the opportunity for a selfie with her statue which is also located in the street.

If you are hungry I highly recommend booking at table at Mowgli for delicious Indian street food. 

Dance the night away at the Cavern Club before retuning to the Hard Day’s Night Hotel!

The statue of John Lennon outside the Cavern Club in Liverpool

Practical tips and information for visiting Liverpool

Trains from London take approximately 2 1/2 hours from Euston station direct to Liverpool Lime Street.

Click here for train times, prices and tickets to Liverpool Lime Street

Liverpool is a walkable city with lots of shops, restaurants and of course Beatles sights around the Albert Dock area and city centre.  

If you are intending to visit some of the Beatles sights that are a little further out I would recommend a tour.

There are Beatle-themed walking tours available or alternatively take the hop-on-hop-off bus which includes 14 stops around the city.

Read – Things to do and see in Liverpool

I am sure you will love your time in Liverpool. This itinerary and guide will have given you loads of ideas and tips to make the most of your visit.

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Beatles attractions to visit in liverpool, a trip to liverpool is not complete without exploring all things beatles..

Whether you’re a huge Fab Four fan, just know a handful of songs or know nothing about them at all, you’re in the perfect place to start your Beatles journey.

From immersive experiences, museums full of memorabilia, tours of every kind and even Beatles themed hotels, there are plenty of ways you can soak up the home of the biggest band in the world. 

Have a look at some of these Beatles attractions below and start planning your magical adventure in Liverpool. 

Visit The Beatles Story

Begin your Beatles journey at The Beatles Story , an award-winning museum located at The Royal Albert Dock. This immersive experience takes you through the band's meteoric rise to fame, featuring fascinating exhibits, interactive displays, and memorabilia from their incredible career and lives. Explore the replicas of the Cavern Club and Abbey Road Studios, and step into the Beatles' world in the heart of the city. 

Explore The Liverpool Beatles Museum

Featuring over 1000 rare and authentic items across five floors, The Liverpool Beatles Museum on the famous Mathew Street holds the largest collection of Beatles memorabilia in the world! From the Casbah to the Rooftop Concert, see years of music history all under one roof on this journey through The Beatles’ lives and career.

Step in the Cavern Club

No Beatles pilgrimage is complete without a visit to the famous Cavern Club . Head to Mathew Street and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere where the Beatles honed their craft. Catch live performances from talented local bands and touring artists and soak up the history that permeates this legendary venue.

Open seven days a week with different acts on everyday, you never know who you might run into at The Cavern Club.

Take The Magical Mystery Tour

Hop aboard the Magical Mystery Tour bus for a captivating journey through the Beatles' Liverpool. This guided tour takes you to significant sites such as Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, and the childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. An expert guide shares fascinating anecdotes and insider stories along the way, making it an unforgettable experience for your trip to the city. 

Explore The Beatles’ Childhood Homes

Delve into the early lives of John Lennon and Paul McCartney by visiting their childhood homes , preserved as time capsules of their upbringing. Take a guided tour of Mendips (Lennon's former home) and 20 Forthlin Road (McCartney's home), where you can gain insights into their personal lives and witness the places where their musical journeys began.

Inside of a living room from a Beatles childhood home. There are two armchairs one by a window and one by a fireplace.

Discover the Beatles’ Penny Lane

One of the most iconic Beatles references immortalised in the famous song, Penny Lane, is a must-visit location for any fan. Stroll down the famous street and soak in the nostalgia. Admire the Penny Lane street sign, and explore the surrounding area, filled with intriguing Beatles-related landmarks, including the barbershop and the bank mentioned in the lyrics.

You’ll also find lots of places to enjoy something to eat and drink around here too, check out Dovedale Towers for a drink in a traditional pub, The Tavern Co for one of the best breakfasts around or Tiger Rock for some tasty Tapas. 

Visit Strawberry Field

Strawberry Field , the former Salvation Army children's home that inspired John Lennon to write the Beatles' song ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, is now a beautiful place to visit on a trip to Liverpool. Explore the interactive exhibition, walk through the tranquil gardens, and learn about the site's history and the impact it had on John Lennon's upbringing. You can also see the piano Lennon used to compose and record ‘Imagine’ on too. 

A band stand at Strawberry Field in the shape of a large drum.

Visit The British Music Experience 

The British Music Experience tells the story of British music over the years through costumes, instruments, performance and memorabilia in their incredible exhibition at Liverpool famous Cunard Building. Not only is there an extensive Beatles section full of historic music memorabilia, you’ll also be able to see items from the lives and careers of everyone from Queen, David Bowie, The Spice Girls, Adele and Little Mix, to name a few. It’s the perfect place for music fans of every genre.

Enjoy the International Beatleweek Festival

Plan a trip to Liverpool in late August to make sure you don’t miss out on the International Beatleweek Festival . This week-long celebration of all things Beatles features live music, tribute bands, guest speakers, and a vibrant atmosphere that will transport you back to the swinging '60s. 

This year International Beatleweek takes place from 23-29 August and you can get your tickets here.

Head on a Fab Four Taxi Tour

Embark on a unique and personal journey through time and explore the history of The Beatles on a Fab 4 Taxi Tour . You’ll see the childhood homes of John, Paul, George and Ringo, visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Field, St Peter’s Church and so much more all in your very own private taxi tour.

Cycle your way around The Beatles in Liverpool

Don’t forget to grab your ticket to ride with Liverpool Cycle Tours on your next visit into the city. Their hugely popular guided tours take you around all the famous Beatles locations on their fleet of electric bikes exclusively for The Beatles tour. It’s the perfect way to explore the city out in the fresh air and get a bit of exercise in too.

A group of people on electric bikes wearing orange high vis jackets on Liverpool's pier head.

Explore The Beatles with Liver Tours Liverpool

As one of the most qualified and experienced tour guides specialising in The Beatles in Liverpool, Charley at LiverTours will be able to take you on a tour of the Fab Four like no other. A green badge and official Beatles Guide with over 15 years experience, her bespoke walking tours are perfect for exploring the city and learning everything there is to know about the biggest band in the world. 

Discover Liverpool and The Beatles with Paul Beesley

Paul is a qualified, professional tour guide offering guided tours of Liverpool with a special ‘In the Footsteps of The Beatles’ walking tour perfect for fans of the Fab Four. Taking you from Hope Street to Mathew Street, you can relive the early days of where Merseybeat all started. Paul has a range of tours on offer so you’ll be able to find one perfect for you. 

Stay at the Hard Day's Night Hotel

If you’re a fan of The Beatles then what better place to stay than the Hard Days Night Hotel , a magnificent Grade II listed building right in the heart of The Beatles Quarter. Not only do all of the rooms have a bit of a Beatles twist, you’re just a stone’s throw away from Mathew Street, where all the action takes place. You’ll be able to roll out of bed, enjoy a beautiful breakfast and head straight out to experience the sights and sounds of the Fab Four. With different suites and packages on offer, including the McCartney and Lennon suites, you’ll find a room perfect for your stay. 

Take The Ultimate Beatles Selfie

For the ultimate Beatles photo in Liverpool, head over to Pier Head to get a selfie with the larger than life statues of the Fab Four. Find the lads right in front of the famous Cunard Building looking out over the River Mersey.

A larger than life bronze statue of The Beatles on Liverpool's Pier Head.

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Even as recently as the 80s, visitors to Liverpool could have been forgiven for not realizing they were in the birthplace of The Beatles . Things changed when, in 1984, a dedicated museum to the group – Beatle City – opened on Seel Street, in the city center. That museum boasted the greatest collection of Beatles memorabilia ever brought together – the prize exhibit was the original Magical Mystery Tour bus, restored to its psychedelic glory, which offered tours of the former Fabs’ family homes, and various other places of interest in and around the city. But that museum was plagued by financial difficulties and so closed its doors for the last time after less than two years.

What Beatle City had demonstrated, however, was that there was an appetite for Beatles tourism – a fact not lost on the people behind the then-burgeoning Cavern City Tours enterprise, who have been behind most major Beatle-related projects in the city for 35 years. Today, some 800,000 people a year are reported to visit sites such as the historic Cavern Quarter, home to an increasing number of Beatle-themed hang-outs. The Beatles’ legacy is reported to be worth over £80 million to Liverpool’s economy, and is said to support more than 2,300 jobs.

A guide to The Beatles’ Liverpool

Where to stay in liverpool.

So if you’re planning a visit, the first issue is: where to stay? There are a number of cracking Beatle-themed accommodation options, from the exclusive Yellow Submarine (actually a rather swanky houseboat with a price tag to match) in the city’s Albert Dock, to the luxurious – and rather more affordable – Beatles-themed Hard Day’s Night Hotel (the Lennon suite comes complete with white piano – imagine!), just around the corner from the legendary Cavern Club in the city center. Beatle-themed rooms can also be had for the night at the Penny Lane Hotel, among many other options.

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History of liverpool.

That The Beatles came from Liverpool is not insignificant in their development. Indeed, it’s unlikely they could have come from anywhere else in the country. Liverpool, especially in the years when The Beatles were born and raised there, was dominated by its docks and the associated companies for whom the route to the world offered opportunity, such as the insurance firms in and around the Liver Buildings, not to mention the acres of warehouses, and the distribution network that traded their goods.

In the 50s, the Merchant Navy offered employment and adventure to a generation of young men growing up in a post-war climate of austerity and unemployment. These men who worked in the “merch” became known as Cunard Yanks, after the liners aboard which they ferried back and forth to New York. America seemed like a Technicolor marvel compared to the dreary reality of the hard life they experienced at home, and they sought to bring as much of that vibrancy back with them. From fridge freezers to Wrangler jeans, they loaded up with whatever they could afford and carry.

Perhaps cheapest and easiest of all were the early rhythm’n’blues and rock’n’roll records that soundtracked their high times in the Big Apple. These records would then infiltrate the culture back in Liverpool, where a beat boom was born based on the sweet sounds from across the sea. Skiffle groups, such as John Lennon ’s Quarrymen, migrated quickly to rock’n’roll, at first meeting resistance from the likes of Cavern Club owner Ray McFall, who would pass notes up to the formative Beatles, reminding them that his best of cellars was a jazz club.

But before long, McFall, like the rest of Liverpool’s club owners, embraced this new music. Only through their unique access to the brightest new records from the US did groups such as The Beatles, Gerry And The Pacemakers, Billy J Kramer And The Dakotas and The Searchers evolve the sound that came to take the world by storm as Merseybeat.

Starting your Beatles tour

It’s at these same docks, today revitalized as Liverpool’s historic quarter, that you should probably begin your journey through these places that had their moments. Some have changed, some have gone – and some remain.

Your first stop will be The Beatles Story, an award-winning museum on the Albert Dock that houses a replica Cavern Club, a number of original instruments, artworks, and other memorabilia. The museum often features fascinating temporary exhibitions, so is worth repeat visits.

The Beatles Story is also handily located to begin your tour of Beatle sites, thanks to the two-hour Magical Mystery Tour run by Cavern City Tours. The multicolored bus, decorated in Magical Mystery Tour livery, regularly departs from the Albert Dock (the ticket office is just along the road from The Beatles Story), finishing its tour at the Cavern Club. Your ticket includes entry to the Cavern that evening, so be sure to hold onto it. The tour stops at various spots around the city, such as Penny Lane, Strawberry Field (note the singular) and some of The Beatles ’ childhood homes, and is a good way to get yourself oriented in the city. But for the serious fan, you’re going to want to head back out on your own to see the various sites and spots in your own time – and without the crowds that come on a bus.

In and around the city center

And, of course, there are plenty of Beatle sites to be seen in and around the city center, so if you have a couple of hours, why not familiarise yourself with the city, get to know the place that gave rise to The Fab Four, and see some of the lesser-known haunts while you’re at it? There are a number of guided Beatles walking tours, or, if you’ve feeling adventurous, head out on your own. And where better to start than the world-famous Cavern Club on Mathew Street?

Once more of a back alley than a lively nightspot, Mathew Street was home to the original Cavern Club, until the building was demolished in the early 70s. One of the most legendary live music venues in history, the Cavern was considered home turf by The Beatles, who played regular lunchtime and evening shows there. It was here that they attracted their first fanatical following, and where they were discovered by local record-shop proprietor Brian Epstein in 1961.

Today, Mathew Street is a hive of activity and a real nightspot, with live music in the rebuilt Cavern Club, as well as Sgt Pepper’s, the Rubber Soul bar and the Cavern Pub, among other places. For a more reflective pint, try The Grapes pub, where the fledgling Fab Four would hang out between sets at the Cavern.

At the opposite end of Mathew Street to the Hard Day’s Night Hotel, just after The Beatles Shop, is Stanley Street, where Frank Hessy’s music shop used to be. In 2017, the late Ken Dodd unveiled a blue plaque to the shop, which sold instruments to all the Merseybeat groups – including the Beatles.

Hang a right down Stanley Street and you’ll get to Whitechapel, where the Epstein family’s NEMS shop was located at No. 12. You’ve already retraced the steps that the young Brian Epstein took that day he first ventured out to find out who these Beatles were that he kept hearing about. Take a left onto Church Street – you’ll pass Leigh Street, where, at the first-floor in Reece’s, John and Cynthia Lennon held their wedding reception; Brian Epstein picked up the bill.

At the end of the road, cross and continue up Bold Street until you get to Slater Street. At No.23 is the Jacaranda, where John and his art-school pal Stuart Sutcliffe used to hang out. The bar’s then-manager, Allan Williams, used to book the proto-Beatles to play in the basement, eventually becoming their manager. It was Williams who made contacts in Hamburg and got the group gigs there.

Turn left onto Seel Street – once home to the Beatle City museum – and near the end of the street you’ll see the Blue Angel at 108, another of Allan Williams’ old clubs. In 1960, as The Silver Beatles, the group auditioned here for the pop impresario Larry Parnes, and were promptly booked as backing band for Johnny Gentle on a series of dates in Scotland – the Liverpool band’s first taste of life on the road. The Blue Angel was known as the after-hours hang-out for local and touring musicians in town, and the Beatles would socialize here after they hit the big time until their move to London.

Turn left onto Berry Street and take a right past the bombed-out church (the offices of Bill Harry’s Mersey Beat paper were at nearby 81a Renshaw Street), turn right onto Rodney Street, and continue until you get to the Anglican Cathedral, where Paul failed an audition as a choirboy, but returned triumphant in 1991 with the premier of his Liverpool Oratorio.

Upper Duke Street will take you to Hope Street. On one corner is the entrance to Gambier Terrace, where John and Stu shared a flat at No.3. Head up Hope Street, away from the Anglican Cathedral and in the direction of the more modern Catholic Cathedral. On the corner of Mount Street is the original site of Liverpool College Of Art (now based on Hope Street), where John and Stu studied. Next door is Paul and George’s former school, the Liverpool Institute, which today houses the Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts (LIPA), co-founded by Sir Paul McCartney , who still takes a very active interest in the school.

On the left as you continue up Hope Street is the narrow Rice Street, down which you’ll find the legendary Liverpool pub Ye Cracke, a favorite of the art school students, including John Lennon and his pals. Across Hope Street is Falkner Street, where Brian Epstein had a flat at No.36, which he lent to the newlywed John and Cynthia as their first home together.

Continue up Hope Street and you can’t miss the Philharmonic Dining Rooms, one of Liverpool’s most attractive pubs, boasting a Grade II listed men’s toilet, no less. This was another of John’s favourite places – he is said to have replied to a question about the price of fame by saying it was “Not being able to buy a pint at the Phil.”

At the top of Hope Street is the Catholic Cathedral, and it was at the former maternity hospital across the road on Oxford Street that, during a bombing raid on October 9, 1940, Julia Lennon gave birth to a son, who she patriotically named John Winston.

Further afield

You can return to the city center by heading down Mount Pleasant (John and Cynthia were married in the former register office at No.64). But to explore some of the more suburban Beatle sites, it’s probably best to give your by-now aching feet a break.

However you choose to get around, there are plenty of places to visit, depending on how deep you want to go with your Beatle obsession. To begin with, Paul and John’s childhood homes, at 20 Forthlin Road and Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue, respectively, are both now under the care of the National Trust. The Trust offers a guided tour of both homes, which have been renovated to match as closely as possible what they would have looked like when the fab two lived there in the 50s. It’s worth bearing in mind that you have to book these tours before you go, and they can get booked up pretty far in advance; if you just turn up at the houses, you won’t get in.

Not far from Mendips is St Peter’s Church, Woolton, where Paul first met John, whose group, The Quarrymen, was providing entertainment for the young folk attending the church’s garden fete. A curio in the church’s grounds is a gravestone listing one Eleanor Rigby, who died in 1939. Paul’s recollections of how he came about the song’s title involve taking a shine to the name Rigby on a Bristol wine merchant’s shopfront; regardless, that her name should adorn a grave in the very grounds where the two met is at the very least an interesting quirk of synchronicity.

From Mendips, Strawberry Field is the next logical stop. The inspiration for The Beatles’ revolutionary 1966 composition was his childhood memories of hopping over the wall of this former children’s home and getting lost in his imagination in the grounds. Aside from the compulsory photo at the famous red gates, however, there’s little here to keep you.

Continue your journey down Menlove Avenue, following in the well-heeled footsteps of Lennon and McCartney as you head towards the city center, and you’ll eventually come to the bus shelter in the middle of a roundabout at the junction with Penny Lane. The bank’s still there too, and where better to order a “four of fish” than at the local chippy?

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In the suburbs, there are plenty more places to visit. George Harrison was born at 12 Arnold Grove, not far north of Penny Lane, while Ringo ’s childhood home, at 10 Admiral Grove, is a slight detour on your way back into the city center – as is his birthplace of 9 Madryn Street. Neither home has anything but photo opportunities to offer, though a visit does offer an insight into the sort of background they came from. One photo opportunity well worth looking out for, however, is The Empress pub at the end of Admiral Grove, which featured on the cover of Ringo’s 1970 solo album, Sentimental Journey .

There are countless former haunts, homes and hang-outs in and around Liverpool, and the tourist information office can help you track them down. But the last stop you shouldn’t miss is a trip to Casbah Coffee Club, formerly run by Mona Best, where The Beatles used to play, enlisting her son Pete on drums. Located at 8 Hayman’s Green, a secluded house in a leafy suburb, the Casbah today is maintained by the Best family as it was in the early 60s, and is open for tours and various events. Be sure to book your tour in advance, though.

When to visit?

For the serious Fabs fan, there is one time of year above all others to make the pilgrimage to the birthplace of The Beatles, and that is around August Bank Holiday, when Liverpool stages International Beatleweek. With live music the main focus, tribute bands and a whole host of special guests perform in venues around the city, and there are talks from people who were there (or thereabouts), as well as pretty much every manner of Beatle-related fun you could imagine, from a flea market to Ringo Bingo!

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As with any city, part of the pleasure is in discovering places for yourself, and you’ll find a number of Beatles statues dotted around the place, including on Mathew Street and the Albert Docks. You’ll also find plenty of places happy to boast of their Beatles connections (however tenuous). The more tourist-friendly Beatle sights make for a great place to soak up the fab atmosphere, chat with other tourists and locals, and generally indulge in that shared passion – a love of Liverpool’s greatest export.

For the perfect soundtrack to your magical mystery tour, listen to the best of The Beatles on Apple Music and Spotify .

The must-see sights of The Beatles’ Liverpool

The beatles story.

Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock; http://www.beatlesstory.com/

John Lennon’s childhood home

Mendips, 251 Menlove Avenue; https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/beatles-childhood-homes

Paul McCartney’s childhood home

20 Forthlin Road

George Harrison’s birthplace

12 Arnold Grove

Ringo Starr’s childhood home

10 Admiral Grove

St Peter’s Church

26 Church Road; http://www.stpeters-woolton.org.uk/

Strawberry Field

167 Beaconsfield Road; http://www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com/home

The Cavern Club

10 Mathew Street; https://www.cavernclub.org/

Casbah Coffee Club

8 Haymans Green; http://www.petebest.com/casbah-coffee-club.aspx

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

36 Hope Street; https://www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/restaurants/northwest/thephilharmonicdiningroomsliverpool

106-108 Seel Street

The Empress Pub

93 High Park Street

Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts

Mount Street; https://www.lipa.ac.uk/

Beatles Tours…

The magical mystery tour.

Anchor Courtyard, Atlantic Pavillion; https://www.cavernclub.org/the-magical-mystery-tour/

Beatles Walk

Canada Boulevard; https://www.beatleswalk.com

Fab Four Taxi Tour

http://fab4tours.co.uk/

Beatles-Themed Hotels…

Hard day’s night hotel.

Central Buildings, North John Street; http://www.harddaysnighthotel.com/

Yellow Submarine barge

Salthouse Dock; http://www.yellowsubliverpool.co.uk/boats.html

The Penny Lane Hotel

3-5 Smithdown Place; http://www.thepennylanehotel.com/

Further Information…

International beatleweek.

https://www.internationalbeatleweek.com

Visit Liverpool

https://www.visitliverpool.com/things-to-do/the-beatles

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A larger-than-life-size sculpture of John, Paul, George and Ringo stands in the shadow of the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool © Paul Ellis / AFP / Getty Images

The Beatles were four young lads from Liverpool who revolutionized pop music and changed the world. Fans can explore their roots on a visit to the city, discovering the houses, parks and streets that inspired the band. Here, we take you through the must-see sights, from John Lennon’s bedroom and Penny Lane to museums and tribute bands.

Editor's note: during COVID-19 there are restrictions on travel. Check the latest guidance before departure, and always follow local health advice.

Lennon and McCartney’s childhood homes

The National Trust, the caretaker of palaces and royal estates across the UK, also owns two seemingly nondescript houses in the suburbs of south Liverpool where John and Paul grew up. And if you only have time for one Beatles experience in Liverpool, make it the trust’s tour of the two.

Mendips, John Lennon's childhood home. Image by Lauren Wellicome / Lonely Planet

Yoko Ono bought Mendips, the elegant 1930s house at 251 Menlove Ave where John Lennon grew up, in 2002 and donated it to the trust. Stepping inside means entering a time capsule, painstakingly recreated from accounts of lodgers who used to live with the family. You’re transported back to John’s childhood with his Aunt Mimi and Uncle George. The tour guides passionately detail his tumultuous family and school life, after walking you through the back garden door, which is the only way Aunt Mimi allowed scruffy Paul McCartney in.

Don’t miss climbing up the creaking stairs to John’s cramped bedroom where he wrote his first songs or singing at the top of your lungs in the closed off front porch, where Mimi would relegate the boys to practice.

Paul McCartney grew up at 20 Forthlin Rd. Image by Lauren Wellicome / Lonely Planet

Paul McCartney’s childhood home is not far away, but is a world apart from Mendips. 20 Forthlin Rd is an austere brick-fronted house that was one of hundreds the local council built after WWII. John and Paul would often end up in the cozy living room when they skipped school to write and rehearse some of their earliest songs.

Taking the 2½-hour National Trust tour is the only way to see inside the two Beatles’ homes, and you must be picked up and dropped off at Jurys Inn at Albert Dock or at Speke Hall .

Beatles Story museum

Spread across two sites near the River Mersey, the Beatles Story indulges visitors with a full-on history lesson. John Lennon’s sister Julia narrates the audio guide as you wander through a full-size recreation of the Cavern Club and the Abbey Road studio where the Beatles’ first singles were recorded. The bounty of Beatles memorabilia includes John’s famous round spectacles and George’s first guitar.

Above the Beatles Story’s Pier Head location, grab a quick drink and relax on the sunny roof terrace at Matou ,  overlooking the river.

General view of The Cavern Club, the world famous nightclub on Mathew Street in Liverpool, which was the birthplace of The Beatles

Pub crawl Mathew St and catch a band at the Cavern Club

Mathew St, one of the most famous streets in pop music, is the spine of the Cavern Quarter, a small district filled with shops, bars and pubs that really gets going after dark. A statue of John Lennon casually leans against a wall outside the reconstructed Cavern Club . The Beatles played the original venue nearly 300 times, but that wasn’t enough to save it from demolition in the 1970s to make way for a railway ventilation shaft that was ultimately never built. In addition to a range of local talent, the still dark and intimate Cavern Club hosts a Beatles tribute band that dons their mop-tops and rocks out every Saturday night.

For a quieter drink, stop off at Bar Four, the lounge at the Hard Days Night Hotel just off Mathew St, to sup some Beatles-themed cocktails, such as Daq in the USSR and Honey Can’t Buy Me Love.

Find Ringo Starr in Welsh Streets

Liverpool almost lost a piece of Beatles history forever when the local council decided to demolish and redevelop an area called Welsh Streets, 2 miles southeast of Albert Dock. After public protest, Ringo’s childhood home at 9 Madryn St was spared, but walking through these eerily quiet streets still feels post-apocalyptic. Almost all of the houses are abandoned and covered over with daunting metal grates. Beatles fans and the graffiti they leave behind are the only signs of life.

On the outside, Ringo’s house looks similar to Paul’s, but today it’s worth only a measly £525. The whole derelict Welsh Streets area sits in stark contrast to the more genteel neighbourhoods you’re escorted through with the National Trust.

Penny Lane and George Harrison

All these years later, "the shelter in the middle of the roundabout" on Penny Lane is still there, and you can catch a bus here from the city center 3.5 miles away, just as the Beatles did when Penny Lane was a major terminus. Snap a picture of the famous street sign before walking to George Harrison’s childhood home a mile away.  You can wind your way down the narrow side streets, barely big enough for two cars, to see where George lived until age 6. This homely, bright red "two-up two-down" terraced house at 12 Arnold Grove is still a private residence.

A red wrought-iron gate with graffiti on the adjacent wall - Strawberry Field gate

Eleanor Rigby via Strawberry Field

Make a quick stop at Strawberry Field, an old Salvation Army children’s home about 6 miles southeast of central Liverpool, to see the bright red, graffiti-covered gates. It’s surreal to imagine a young John Lennon playing in the woods behind these gates, as we’re just around the corner from Aunt Mimi’s house at Mendips. Strawberry Field is now open with an interactive exhibition and garden tour.

Continue on Menlove Ave and stroll by Mendips or remember the Quarrymen, the band that evolved into the Beatles, on Quarry St, heading for St Peter’s Church. The most important meeting in pop music happened in these pristinely kept church grounds, when John first met Paul at a school fete. But the churchyard has even more Beatles connections: a woman named Eleanor Rigby is buried here, as well as John’s uncle George, who he lived with at Mendips.

Getting around

To tackle all these sights, set aside a couple of days. John and Paul’s childhood homes and the Beatles Story are the most obvious attractions and could be done in a day. The Beatles grew up outside the city center: if you don't have a car, hire a bike from Liverpool’s CityBike scheme  or use local bus 76, which runs from Albert Dock past Penny Lane, Mendips and St Peter’s Church.

Article first published in September 2015, and last updated in December 2020

This article was first published July 2019 and updated December 2020

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Our Liverpool package includes return train tickets from London. Arrive at London Euston Station at 6:45am for a 7:07am train departure (7:03am departure on Saturdays). You’ll arrive in Liverpool at 9:21am.

The Beatles Story

Liverpool is the ultimate pilgrimage site for Beatles fans, since it’s here that the band members grew up, formed and made their name.

We suggest starting your day with a walk to Matthew Street, where you can visit the Beatles Shop and Matthews Street Gallery. You could also walk to the UNESCO Royal Albert Dock.

Visit the Beatles Story, with tickets booked for 11am entry. The Story takes you back to the glory days of the Beatles, with amazing items on display from the life and works of one of the greatest groups of all time. This includes recreations of key places including Abbey Road Studios, Hamburg, America and lots more. There’s even Ringo Star’s drum kit on display, as well as John Lennon’s spectacles and original handwritten lyrics.

Magical Mystery Tour

We’ll continue the Beatles Theme with a Magical Mystery Coach Tour, lasting 2-hours! Your tour is booked for 2pm. Travel on a branded Magical Mystery bus (subject to availability) as you see all the sites associated with the Beatles in Liverpool. You’ll stop for photos outside the George Harrison’s birthplace, the childhood homes of Ringo, John & Paul, and the former schools. We’ll get off the bus at Strawberry Field & Penny Lane.

The Cavern Club

The tour ends at the Cavern Club, probably the most famous club in the world. Our package includes entry, and its here that you can see the crown jewel of British pop music. Hear some live music every afternoon!

There will also be some more time for more sightseeing and shopping. The Cavern Club is just a short walk from Liverpool Waterfront, the UNESCO Royal Albert Dock as well as Liverpool One shopping centre.

Here are some frequently asked questions about our Liverpool day trip from London.

Can You do a Day Trip from London to Liverpool?

Yes! Your train arrives in Liverpool at 9:21am (9:20 on Saturdays), and the train departs back to London at 6.48pm and arrives back in London at 9.03pm (9.13 on Saturdays). This gives you a good amount of time to explore Liverpool (over 8 hours of sightseeing time). So that’s a full day to soak up the atmosphere and see the sites.

How Long is the Train Journey from London to Liverpool?

The train journey takes around 2 hours 15 minutes each way. So that’s about 4.5 hours in total spent on the train.

Can i upgrade my train tickets?

Yes, on the booking form we offer three different classes of train tickets.

With the premium-class tickets, you will get a guaranteed table seat with extra leg-room.

With first-class tickets, you’ll have access to the first-class lounge, as well as complimentary refreshments and food served at your seat (including alcohol). The ticket also includes a guaranteed table seat with extra leg-room.

How Long is the Beatles Tour in Liverpool?

The Magical Mystery Bus Tour lasts around 2 hours, with photo stops along the way.

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"The Other Fab Four" is the fascinating memoir of the female Beatles from Liverpool

Return to the 1960s with the liverbirds, women rockers who proved john lennon wrong, and a book of beatles on tour, by kenneth womack.

When historians consider the Beatles’ vast musical influence, they invariably highlight such touchstones as the band’s performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in February 1964 or the cultural juggernaut ignited by "Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band" and the Summer of Love. But for the Liverbirds, a pioneering British quartet, Ground Zero occurred in Liverpool’s Cavern Club in 1962. 

For 16-year-old Mary McGlory, the Liverbirds’ bassist, the sight and sound of the Beatles made for an originary moment. From her earliest days, she had planned on becoming a nun, but in one indelible evening, she saw a new future laid out before her. In "The Other Fab Four: The Remarkable True Story of the Liverbirds, Britain’s First Female Rock Band," McGlory and bandmate Sylvia Saunders have compiled a fascinating memoir that explores the liminal spaces occupied by female musicians in an often unforgiving male-dominated field.

Along with Saunders, the Liverbirds’ drummer, McGlory formed the group in 1963, rounding out the foursome with guitarists Pamela Birch and Valerie Gell. The band’s name derived from the mythical liver bird, the iconic symbol of their native Liverpool’s heritage. In short order, they became known as “the female Beatles” on the local Merseybeat music scene. When it came to finding their mettle, they stoked the fires of their ambitions after John Lennon infamously remarked that “girls” couldn’t compete when it came to electric guitar pyrotechnics. 

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The Liverbirds went on to prove Lennon wrong by following in the Beatles’ vaunted footsteps and becoming a headlining act in Hamburg’s seedy Reeperbahn. Largely a cover band with a penchant for American R&B, they went on tour with the likes of the Rolling Stones , Chuck Berry and the Kinks . They even went on to enjoy commercial success in West Germany, where their cover version of Bo Diddley ’s “Diddley Daddy” scored a top-five hit. Unlike the Beatles, longevity wasn’t on the Liverbirds’ side. They broke up in 1968 after touring Japan.

But the real story of "The Other Fab Four" isn’t really about fame and fortune, but rather, friendship. McGlory and Saunders’ book affords readers with a heartwarming story involving family, addiction and tragedy as the Liverbirds pursued their dreams in an era that largely wasn’t ready for them. 

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In its finest moments, Davis’ book takes readers on an intimate journey at the heart of the Beatles’ unprecedented, otherworldly success as they crisscrossed the continent. Davis’ portraits of the Fab Four and his impressions of their first brushes with mega-fame make for a captivating and charming read. Highlights include Davis’s retellings of the Beatles coming into close proximity with the glitterati of the day — household names like Elvis Presley , Bob Dylan , the Beach Boys and Muhammad Ali . In Davis’ skillful hands, the Beatles’ heady early days of North American fame come vividly to life.

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The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Hulu

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years is a 2016 documentary directed by Ron Howard. It explores the Beatles’ rise to fame through their concert tours. The film uses rare footage and interviews to tell their story from their early Liverpool days to their final concert in 1966.

Here’s how you can watch and stream The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years via streaming services such as Hulu.

Is The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years available to watch via streaming?

Yes, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.

This documentary starts with their early club gigs in Liverpool, where they were just a band on the rise. Then, it follows them as they explode into international superstars, playing sold-out concerts around the world. Full of rare footage and interviews, the film shows the excitement of Beatlemania with the crazy screaming fans and the challenges of constantly being on tour. Viewers also see how this non-stop lifestyle eventually led the Beatles to decide to stop touring.

Directed by Ron Howard, it features interviews with surviving Beatles members Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, reflecting on their touring experiences. Viewers can also see appearances from John Lennon and George Harrison in the form of archival footage.

Watch The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years streaming via Hulu

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years is available to watch on Hulu.

It is a streaming platform that gives access to a vast collection of on-demand content in the form of movies and TV shows, including original shows like Only Murders in the Building.

You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:

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Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years’ synopsis is as follows:

“The Beatles stormed through Europe’s music scene in 1963, and, in 1964, they conquered America. Their groundbreaking world tours changed global youth culture forever and, arguably, invented mass entertainment as we know it today. All the while, the group was composing and recording a series of extraordinarily successful singles and albums. However, the relentless pressure of such unprecedented fame, which in 1966 became uncontrollable turmoil, led to the decision to stop touring. In the ensuing years, The Beatles were then free to focus on a series of albums that changed the face of recorded music.”

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Here Are 8 Must-See Tourist Attractions In Liverpool, According To Liverpool Football Captain Virgil Van Dijk

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I'm Liz, and although I've grown up in the North West, I've never really made the most of what some of the cities have to offer.

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So, I met up with Liverpool football club's captain Virgil Van Dijk and Expedia to complete a jam-packed itinerary of all the hotspots around the city.

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Virgil has partnered with travel experts Expedia to create  the ultimate Liverpool travel guide  for both football fans and city break seekers alike: "Liverpool of course for me holds such a special place in my heart which is why I’ve been excited to curate my Liverpool travel guide with Expedia. I hope it helps bring future visitors to this great city!”

Although Liverpool has been his home for the last five years, it can be difficult to find the time to truly experience the city:

"We get to see a lot of places, but we don’t have the time to explore that much. I lived in Glasgow and it had a similar feel to it that Liverpool does. The people are very special and it makes the city.”

Here are some of the must-see attractions from the list:

1. cavern club.

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The self-proclaimed birthplace of The Beatles has a lot to offer for music fans. Filled with 1960s memorabilia, the nightclub is the city's go-to place to listen to live music, learn some history about the Cavern, and spend some time in one of Liverpool's top tourist attractions. As for Virgil, this is definitely on the top of his list: "People need to get to know about the music, it’s a big part of Liverpool and I love it. I think music is very important in life, and Liverpool lives and breathes music… and football of course!"

2. Albert Docks

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For visitors after something a lil' more varied, a trip to the Albert docks has places to eat, shop, and relax by the waterfront. We were lucky enough to hire a boat and view the city from the water, and this part of the trip was definitely a highlight: "Skipper Peter was great, I recommend everyone go on a boat tour around the docks and learn about the history."

Even on a gloomy day, the picturesque views of the city were incredible, and gives you a moment of peace away from the hustle and bustle.

3. ArCains at Cains Brewery Village

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If you're after something that will fill you with the nostalgia of being a kid again, three-story ArCains is a hidden gem located in the legendary Cains Brewery Village. You can shoot hoops, play video games, or even challenge your friends to foosball, so if you're as competitive as me, there's no chance you'd get bored. Virgil really shared his love for gaming here, but I don't think I'd fancy going up against him any time soon. Did I mention that you can play Guitar Hero yet? No?? Well you can, and you'll be surprised just how difficult it is after a few cocktails.

4. Hub Studios at Cains Brewery Village

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From ArCains, you can take a two minute stroll around the corner to Hub Studios. It's filled (and I mean FILLED) with amazing art from up-and-coming artists who use the space to both create and host their work. Honestly, supporting independent and local artists is pretty cool if you ask me, bragging rights for sure.

5. Probe Records

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As established, Virgil has a real passion for music, so it makes sense that this place has made it onto the list. It's an independent store filled with vinyls and music-related memorabilia, and definitely one to check out when you're in the city.

6. Baltic Triangle

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As a self-proclaimed foodie, Virgil recommends the Baltic Triangle. Here, you can find a variety of live events, cool hangouts, and delicious street food from Baltic Markets. You'll definitely need a bite to eat after all of that exploring!

7. The Municipal Hotel

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After all that, you'd probably feel pretty exhausted. So, you can take some inspiration from Virgil and treat yourself to a luxurious spa break at this brand-spanking-new five-star hotel. Now, when I say luxury, I really do mean luxury — it's so stunning that I think I almost shed a tear. With a sauna, pool, jacuzzi, steam room, and spa this would be a fantastic excursion for a couple's weekend city break. Any takers? Please.

8. Anfield Stadium

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Of course, as the captain of Liverpool Football Club, Virgil's list wouldn't be complete without Anfield stadium. For any football fan, this is definitely one to add to the bucket list! Plus, it's only about a 15-minute bus journey from the city centre, or a ten minute taxi ride from Liverpool Lime Street station.

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When asked whereabouts in Liverpool he would take a new team member, Virgil replied: "I would go back to the docks. This is where you want to be at the end of the season with all the fans singing the song and celebrating with us, seeing the smiles on their faces. It’s a very beautiful part of Liverpool."

So, there you have it. The next time you're after a city break, Liverpool offers it all, and you have a Virgil Van Dijk approved guide too!

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Ruben Amorim says the only thing annoying him about his link with the Liverpool job is the rumours of his replacement already being lined up at Sporting.

The Portuguese manager has become the leading candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss, as he continues to impress at Sporting.

The 39-year-old’s team are top of the Primeira Liga by one point with a game in hand on closest rivals Benfica, in a strong position to win the league title for a second time under his leadership.

After Xabi Alonso announced that he intends to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another season, Amorim became favourite to replace the outgoing Klopp, although he is not being drawn on the speculation.

Bayern Munich and Portugal assistant manager Anthony Barry has been touted as Amorim’s replacement at Sporting, and he says this chat is all that is bothering him about his own exit links.

‘The only thing that annoys me is that they already had a replacement for me,’ he said. ‘That’s what got me the most upset, even today I told [Hugo] Viana [director of football] to calm down because it’s not like that.’

Amorim also rejected comparisons with another standout coach from Portugal, Jose Mourinho, not wanting to encourage that kind of talk.

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‘It doesn’t make sense and I have no illusions about it,’ he said. ‘There’s no comparison between the great Jose Mourinho and the Sporting manager.’

Amorim is now odds-on with bookmakers to be Liverpool’s next permanent manager, ahead of other candidates including Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann and current assistant Pep Lijnders.

Speculation will continue to rage over who will replace Klopp, but things are going extremely well for the German in his last season at Anfield.

Results went perfectly for the Reds over the weekend as they beat De Zerbi’s Brighton 2-1 and saw Manchester City draw 0-0 with Arsenal, meaning Liverpool are now two points clear at the top of the Premier League table with nine games to go.

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