Landmarks

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

Visitors examining a model of the Royal Liver Building inside the exhibit.

Guests photographing the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool.

Guests viewing clock tower interior at Royal Liver Building, Liverpool.

Guests posing for a photo at the Royal Liver Building in Liverpool.

Duration

1 hr 10 mins

Open today

9:00am - 4:30pm

Free cancellation

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Audio guide

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4.8/5(85)

Alison S

Solo

Verified booking

6 days ago

I can highly recommend the 360 degree tour of the Royal Liver Building which is well worth doing. The tour involves visits to the roof areas of the buidling in addition to an enjoyable projection show in one of the clock towers that takes you through the history of the building. Our guide was entertaining and very imformative and we were given plenty of time on the roof terraces to take lots of photos of the views both above and below. The only thing to be aware of is you need to climb lots of steps on the tour and the highest levels of the building are accessed via a spiral staircase so the tour is not suitable for folk who have mobility issues and cannot manage stairs.

Stefan B

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

A very good communication in advance by email. A worm welcome at the desk and again good information how the tour will happen. Free lockers are available to let unhandy things like a rucksack downstairs. The tour with Shan was very good and informative. There was always room for questions and all in all we had enough time on the platforms outside for photos. The views are fantastic over a really amazing city. For us the perfect ending of a wonderful day in Liverpool. May Bertie and Bella never fly away! Kind regards from Germany

Justine L

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

It was amazing. So much to hear about and the views at the top are breathtaking. Proud to be a scouser! Loved the screen show in the clock tower, felt quite emotional seeing our favourite city's story told in such a wonderful way. I was surprised that 2 late comers who missed the health and safety video at the start of the tour were not required to watch it. Definitely will be recommending this tour to friends and family.

Elaine J

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

Very personable and knowledgeable tour guide. Extremely helpful staff that coped with one of our group in a mobility scooter - although she wasn't able to manage the full tour, the entrance displays and information boards were accessible. Wonderful to understand the history of this iconic building.

Catherine M

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Our guide was very knowledgable alongside a sense of humour. The views are spectacular over the city. The film show behind the clock faces is very emotional and portrays all the amazing Liverpool highlights through history.

Timothy B

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

A very enjoyable experience al the staff were very helpful.the information about the building was very informative.generally a very excellent experience.

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
Alison S
Solo
Verified booking
6 days ago
I can highly recommend the 360 degree tour of the Royal Liver Building which is well worth doing. The tour involves visits to the roof areas of the buidling in addition to an enjoyable projection show in one of the clock towers that takes you through the history of the building. Our guide was entertaining and very imformative and we were given plenty of time on the roof terraces to take lots of photos of the views both above and below. The only thing to be aware of is you need to climb lots of steps on the tour and the highest levels of the building are accessed via a spiral staircase so the tour is not suitable for folk who have mobility issues and cannot manage stairs.
Stefan B
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
A very good communication in advance by email. A worm welcome at the desk and again good information how the tour will happen. Free lockers are available to let unhandy things like a rucksack downstairs. The tour with Shan was very good and informative. There was always room for questions and all in all we had enough time on the platforms outside for photos. The views are fantastic over a really amazing city. For us the perfect ending of a wonderful day in Liverpool. May Bertie and Bella never fly away! Kind regards from Germany
Justine L
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
It was amazing. So much to hear about and the views at the top are breathtaking. Proud to be a scouser! Loved the screen show in the clock tower, felt quite emotional seeing our favourite city's story told in such a wonderful way. I was surprised that 2 late comers who missed the health and safety video at the start of the tour were not required to watch it. Definitely will be recommending this tour to friends and family.
Abigail C
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Struggled to find entrance which was downstairs had to enquire at building next door! Not enough seats anywhere in the building for paying customers seating was limited throughout the whole experience not enough seats for health safety video the same for the light show inside which after climbing lots of stairs is required for Every paying customer not a select few
Gail R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
My Mum worked in the Royal Liver Building many years ago so when I saw an advert to do a tour I jumped at the chance. Our guide Jason was great and we had fantastic views across Liverpool from the outside viewing deck. I only wish we had been able to see inside so I could show her what it looked like now.

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

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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.