Liverpool - gateway to the World

RIBA Liverpool City Tours

From summer 2011 the RIBA is launching a programme of walking tours telling the story of Liverpool past, present and future.

Liverpool established its international reputation as the pre-eminent gateway for shipping, trade and the movement of people leaving one continent to find new lives in another. The city that was created to service this exchange is rich in its buildings, streets and public spaces. Many of these have changed use since they were originally built, helping to create the vibrant modern Liverpool that exists today.

The RIBA guides will lead a walking tour that puts the spotlight on key buildings and spaces that form part of the contemporary city landscape, its characters, its commerce and its culture.

Tour length: 90 mins approx
Saturdays: 10.30am
Sundays: 11am

Winter/Spring programme introduced due to popular demand!

The tours will run on the first weekend of the month from 1 October 2011 - 8 April  2012 (with the exception of January). A more frequent programme will be launched from May 2012 with the addition of a new tour. The dates for October 2011 - April 2012 are:

• Sat 1 Oct/Sun 2 Oct 2011
• Sat 5 Nov/Sun 6 Oct 2011
• Sat 3 Dec/Sun 4 Dec 2011
• January – no tours
• Sat 4 Feb/Sun 5 Feb 2012
• Sat 3 Mar/Sun 4 Mar 2012
• Sat 7/Sun 8 April 2012 

Price £7.50/£3.50 unwaged. Pre-booking is essential as places are limited.

Booking Information

To book by telephone please call the Albert Dock Tourist Information Centre on +44 (0)151 707 0729. You will need to have your debit/credit card to hand. Alternatively, you can book in person by visiting Albert Dock Tourist Information Centre. Details of how to find the centre can be found on Liverpool City Council's website|. Payment can be made by cash or debit/credit card.

Tours begin at the Equator, Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1EN. This is where the Open Eye Gallery| is located.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour to ensure that the programme is able to operate to time. Tours will leave promptly and it may not be possible to collect latecomers. Once booked it is not possible to cancel bookings. Tours are all conducted in English.

Please note: The RIBA Liverpool City Tours are walking tours using the public spaces and streets. Whilst every effort will be made to make the route as accessible as possible it may not be suitable in places for those with limited mobility. If you are interested in taking one of the tours and have concerns about the route please call +44 (0)151 703 0107 in advance to discuss.

The tours are not recommended for children under 13 years of age.

The tours will go ahead whatever the weather and are almost exclusively conducted outside. Please ensure you are dressed appropriately.

Group bookings: RIBA Liverpool City Tours can arrange special tours for groups. If you would like to find out more about this please contact Anna Johnson on 0151 703 0107 or e-mail anna.johnson@riba.org|

Cancellation policy: Unfortunately, we are unable to refund bookings if you choose to cancel them. If the tour has to be cancelled, we will offer you a full refund or the opportunity to book onto another tour. 

Frequently Asked Questions: Please read our FAQs document, which should answer any questions you have. If you have further questions, please call +44 (0)151 703 0107.

View our Liverpool City Tours flyer below: