Landmarks

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

4.9/5(154)

Peter T

Couple

Verified booking

Jul 2026

A complete experience today at the Liver Building - relevant history imparted to us, along with fascinating facts and a measure of good humour. Inside the clock tower, we unexpectedly winessed a stunning multi-walled video about the importance of the building through time, displayed with remarkable artwork (flying Liver birds!). Despite the challenge of the 150 steps (plenty of opportunities to rest for a few moments), the rewards on coming out into the fresh air atop this stunning building were awesome. Thank you to our guide Caitlin and all concerned. Peter.

Gain entry to the Royal Liver Building and start in the historic clock room, where a 270° audio visual experience introduces the building’s story through sound & light.

The Visitors Centre features archival exhibits that explain the building’s construction, purpose, and role in Liverpool’s maritime and commercial history.

Enjoy expert guidance through the West Clocktower, with multilingual audio guides, allowing visitors to engage comfortably in their preferred language.

Get remarkably close to the famous Liver Bird sculptures, seeing details normally hidden from street level and understanding their importance to Liverpool.

Finish your visit on the fifteenth floor viewing platform, where elevated perspectives offer clear views of River Mersey, Pier Head & more.

Entry ticket to the Royal Liver Building

270° audio-visual experience in the original clock room

Entrance to the Visitors Centre with archival exhibits of the building

Fully guided tour of the West Clocktower

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

Close-up views of the iconic Liver Bird sculptures

Access to the 15th-floor viewing platform

Access to the Boardroom

Souvenir brochure (available as an add-on)

Audio tour devices (available on arrival, subject to demand)

Headphones for the audio tour (purchase required)

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
Karen S
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Great tour and very interesting. Got to see the city in a whole new light. I thought it was the right length of time too although I would have liked to see the boardroom. Whilst the video was visually excellent, tourists may have benefited from a bit of narrative.
James K
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
What a fantastic place to visit. The staff were extremely polite and knowledgeable about the Liver building history. The 360 views from the clock tower were stunning. I would recommend this historical tour to everyone.
Terry D
Family
Verified booking
Last week
It was a very interesting tour, the tour guide was excellent and very friendly and informative. Can't think of her name,. I think it was Shana a lovely girl with glasses. She made the tour with her scouse humour.
Sheila C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
There are a lot of steps but they are split up into 3 sections and are all with hacnhrails. The views are amazing and the video in the clock room is great. The guide was very informative and easy to hear. All in all a great trip
Eric W
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Guide (Shannon) was excellent with info and enthusiastic engagement but it would have been good to see more of history of the build , and architectural features given the building's importance and grade 1 status

See Liverpool from a whole new angle with 360° views from the Royal Liver Building’s 15th floor, paired with a relaxed self guided visit and an immersive clock tower experience that adds context along the way.

Getting started

Arrive at the main entrance to validate your ticket, then head into the Visitors Centre. Spend time with the exhibits and archives, where stories about the building and its Liver Birds set the scene before you continue your self guided tour.

What to expect

Liverpool’s skyline feels incomplete without the Royal Liver Building. This early 20th century landmark has watched the city grow from a maritime powerhouse into the modern waterfront you see today, with every space inside revealing another layer of its story.

Features

15th floor viewing platform: Head up to the 15th floor for wide 360° views across Liverpool’s skyline, waterfront, and landmarks. It is one of the best places to understand how the city fits together.

Visitors centre and archives: Explore original artefacts, photographs, and displays that explain how the building was designed, built, and why the Liver Birds became such powerful symbols.

Self guided tour: Move through the building at your own pace, noticing architectural details and stories that bring Liverpool’s cultural and commercial past into focus.

Immersive audio visual show: Go behind the clock faces for a carefully designed show using sound, light, and digital effects to explain the building’s history in an engaging way.

Multilingual audio tour: Audio guides are available in six languages on request, making it easy for international visitors to follow the experience clearly and comfortably.

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage bags, suitcases, food & beverages, smoking, alcohol, umbrella, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

This experience is not recommended for people with photo-sensitive epilepsy.

The tour involves 124 stairs above the 10th floor; visitors must be able to complete the full route.

Contact the venue in advance for any specific accessibility or visitor requirements, as some areas may have limited access for guests with mobility needs.

Additional information

Facilities: Accessible washrooms

If you’d like an audio tour, audio guides are available in six languages (Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Spanish) for £2.50. To arrange yours in advance, please email info@liverbuildingtour.com

Children under 5 are not permitted on the tour

Audio tour devices may be available on arrival (subject to demand) and require a headphone purchase

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.