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Royal Liver Building 360° Tour & River Mersey Cruise Experience

4.9/5(214)

Audrey C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Thoroughly enjoyed this visit. All the years I've been around the Liver buildings but never been in. It was great. Guide was really interesting. Views amazing. Would return

Eileen M

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

I'd done the tour a few years ago, with my youngest child. We were extremely happy with the tour then. This time I took my granddaughter with me. It was so much better this time. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ellie was extremely good with her presentation and friendliness. She is a great asset to your team. My granddaughter is going to tell her friends all about it so you should have a few more visitors!

Amanda J

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

This was a really, really interesting tour. Our guide, Caitlyn, was amazing. She was funny, interesting, knowledgeable and just really lovely. The immersive light show was incredible. It gave me goosebumps ❤️ I cannot recommend this tour enough. In fact, I already have to anyone who will listen. Thank you. Memories made with my son that will last us a lifetime ❤️

Robert K

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The online ordering process was very straightforward and we received information about what to expect from the tour. The tour was great and we learned a lot about the Liver Building and saw things that you can't normally see.

Mrs Helen L

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The guide was super knowledgeable as well as good humour,making the tour very interesting.The views were awesome at the top,some really good photos options and overall very pleased we did it. Would definitely recommend.

Liz H

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Enjoyed every moment from the friendly reception , interesting displays, efficiently organised tour & infrmstive guide. Graphics in the clock room were brilliant, felt emotional. Views incredible at the top.

Link two Pier Head icons in one ticket, climbing Royal Liver Building clocktower then sailing the Mersey from its doorstep for wide waterfront views.

Royal Liver Building includes Visitors Centre, clock show, guided Clocktower, Liver Bird views, 15th floor platform and multilingual audio guide.

Enjoy a 50 minute round-trip River Mersey cruise from Pier Head with digital audio guide, printed fact sheet on request, onboard café bar and toilets.

Do both in one day at Pier Head, combining the Royal Liver 360 tour and River Mersey cruise in any order on a single combo ticket that saves slightly.

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

Entry to the Royal Liver Building

Entrance to the Visitors Centre with archival exhibits of the building

Guided tour of West Clocktower and clock room

Audio guide in six languages (Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German and Spanish)

Close-up views of the iconic Liver Bird sculptures

Access to the 15th-floor viewing platform

River Mersey Cruise

50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise

Digital audio guide for River Mersey cruise

Printed River Mersey cruise route fact sheet

Access to onboard café bar

Access to onboard toilets

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Stuart C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had a fantastic time on the Liver Building Tour! The experience was really interesting and gave us a great insight into the history and architecture of this iconic Liverpool landmark. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable and engaging. The views from the top were absolutely amazing too. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Liverpool or want to discover more about the city’s history!
Robert K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The online ordering process was very straightforward and we received information about what to expect from the tour. The tour was great and we learned a lot about the Liver Building and saw things that you can't normally see.
Audrey C
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Thoroughly enjoyed this visit. All the years I've been around the Liver buildings but never been in. It was great. Guide was really interesting. Views amazing. Would return
David M
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The video in the clock tower and the knowledge of the guide. Every question he was asked he knew. The views were brilliant and the Building is Amazing. Great value for the price.
Michael B
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour guides were absolutely outstanding. Very informative, able to respond to all of our questions however ridiculous and very personable indeed. Thank you!

Combine a 50-minute River Mersey round-trip cruise with a guided Royal Liver Building 360° tour in one flexible booking.

Getting started

Use your mobile vouchers on the day of your visit, then head to each venue when it suits your schedule, as both can be done on the same day. At the Royal Liver Building, validate your ticket at the main entrance to begin your tour. For the River Mersey Cruise, show your ticket at Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) before boarding.

What to expect

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

This early 20th century landmark is central to Liverpool’s waterfront, with its famous Liver Bird sculptures and elevated views over the River Mersey and Pier Head.

Features

Start in the Visitors Centre, where archival exhibits, artefacts, and photographs trace how the Royal Liver Building was designed, built, and linked to Liverpool’s maritime and commercial history.

Join a fully guided tour of the West Clocktower and clock room, including a 270° audio-visual experience behind the original clock faces that uses sound, light, and digital effects to tell the building’s story.

Step out for close-up views of the iconic Liver Bird sculptures, noticing details that are impossible to see from street level and learning why they became such powerful city symbols.

Continue up to the 15th-floor viewing platform for wide views across the River Mersey, Pier Head, and the wider Liverpool skyline.

Make use of the audio guide in Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Spanish to follow the tour content in your preferred language.

River Mersey Cruise

Sail the historic River Mersey on a heritage ferry and see Liverpool’s waterfront and Wirral’s skyline from the water.

Features

Board at Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) for a 50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise that loops along the city’s riverside.

Listen to the complimentary digital audio guide that shares stories about Liverpool’s musical roots and maritime history, and request a printed River Mersey cruise route fact sheet if you prefer to read along.

Spend time on deck viewing Liverpool’s waterfront, the River Mersey, and Wirral’s skyline, noting how the city’s architecture lines the river.

Take a break at the onboard café bar, where meals, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase, and use the onboard toilets and accessible facilities during the cruise.

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

What to bring

Ticket and ID: Bring your entry ticket on your phone and a valid photo ID for a smooth check-in.

Confirmation voucher: Show the voucher emailed to you and follow the instructions on it.

What's not allowed

Large items: Do not bring large luggage bags, suitcases, or sharp metallic tools or objects.

Food and drink: Do not bring your own food, beverages, alcohol, or smoke inside the venue.

Pets: Do not bring pets, as they are not allowed, except guide dogs.

Photography: Do not use flash photography anywhere inside the venue.

Umbrellas: Avoid carrying umbrellas into the experience, as they are not permitted.

Accessibility

Wheelchair and strollers: This experience is not accessible for wheelchair users or prams and strollers.

Stairs: Be prepared to climb 124 stairs above the 10th floor to complete the tour route.

Guide dogs: You may bring a registered guide dog with you on the tour.

Photo-sensitive epilepsy: This experience is not recommended if you have photo-sensitive epilepsy.

Special needs: Contact the venue in advance if you have mobility or other access needs, as some areas may be limited.

Additional information

Facilities: You have access to accessible washrooms inside the venue.

Audio guides: Audio guides are available in six languages and can be arranged in advance by emailing the venue.

Devices and headphones: Audio tour devices are subject to availability and require a headphone purchase on site.

Age restriction: Children under 5 years are not permitted on this tour.

Ticket delivery: Your voucher will be emailed, and you must display it on your mobile phone at the starting point.

Ticket check-in: Arrive at the main entrance to validate your ticket, then continue to the Visitors Centre.

River Mersey Cruise

What to bring

Ticket and ID: Bring your mobile ticket and a valid photo ID to show at the boarding gate.

Smartphone: Carry a fully charged smartphone with mobile data to access the digital audio guide.

Headphones: Bring your own headphones to listen comfortably to the digital commentary during the cruise.

What's not allowed

Cash payments: Do not bring cash for the terminal, as only contactless payments are accepted there.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: The ferries are fully accessible on the main deck, including accessible toilets on board.

Terminal access: Accessible toilets and facilities are also available at the ferry terminals.

Additional information

Arrival time: Arrive at Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) at least 15 minutes before your chosen sailing time.

Flexi use: If you are late, you can use your voucher on any sailing time on your selected date.

Audio guide access: Scan the QR code at the terminal or on board to access the complimentary digital audio guide.

Printed info: Request a printed cruise fact sheet from staff if you do not use a smartphone.

Pets and bikes: You may bring dogs on short leads and bikes on board the ferry.

Food and drink on board: You can buy meals, snacks, and drinks at the onboard café bar and licensed bar.

Toilets: Toilets and accessible facilities are available both on board and at the ferry terminals.

Service frequency: The River Explorer Cruise runs hourly from Liverpool Pier Head, with first and last sailings varying by season and day.

Ticket add-ons: If you select add-ons such as the hop-on hop-off bus, full details will be shared on your ticket after booking.

Ticket delivery: Your voucher will be emailed, and you must display it on your mobile phone at the starting point.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.