Private Liverpool Ghosts, Cathedrals & Hidden Stories Tour

Discover Liverpool’s most beautiful and atmospheric neighbourhood on this unique guided walking tour through the historic Georgian Quarter. Starting at the striking Metropolitan Cathedral, your expert local guide will lead you along Hope Street—one of the most architecturally impressive streets in the UK—towards the magnificent Anglican Cathedral, with a guided visit inside both. Along the way, uncover a fascinating mix of stories that bring this area to life. From ghostly tales in the haunting St James’ Gardens to famous film locations and surprising Beatles connections, this tour reveals a different side of Liverpool beyond the waterfront. With stunning views, hidden history and rich storytelling throughout, this is the perfect experience for visitors looking to explore Liverpool’s culture, character and atmosphere in a relaxed and memorable way.

1. 1

   Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

   15 min

   Visit this contemporary cathedral & walk around with coloured light cast from the stunning Piper lantern stained glass (subject to no services preventing access)

2. 2

   Hope Street

   5 min

   John Lennon Birthplace

3. 3

   Liverpool Philharmonic

   10 min

   Philharmonic Dining Rooms, John Lennon;s local pub and where Paul McCartney performed in 2018 for the Carpool Karaoke programme. Stop for a swift half pint or just to admire this beautifully ornate art nouveau building,

4. 4

   Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

   10 min

   John Lennon Art School. Paul & Georges School, Ye Cracke pub and lots of Netflix and Holywood movie links.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   5 min

   This cobbled street has been used for filming Peaky Blinders, Sherlock, the TV series "A House Through Time" and many other Holywood and Netflix series.

6. 6

   Rodney Street

   15 min

   This stunning Georgian Street was built when Liverpool was at the peak of the Slave Trade and contains the birth place of four times Prime Minster William Gladstone and the Beatles Manager Brian Epstein. There are also stories of body snatchers an gruesome barrels found in basements and the strange pyramid tomb of a gambler who lost his bet with the devil!

7. 7

   St James' Cemetery Garden

   15 min

   Said to be haunted this large sunken cemetery alongside the early 19th century neoclassical Oratory contains graves of many notable pirates, ships captains and women key to the success and growth of the city. The cemetery is now a park and is dominated by the Mausoleum to William Huskisson an MP who was killed in the worlds first steam train accident. There are many secret signs and symbols in this beautiful surroundings and a natural spring.

8. 8

   Liverpool Cathedral

   15 min

   Visit the World's 5th largest cathedral where Paul McCartney was auditioned in 1953. Admission subject to any restrictions, services and other closures. There are rest rooms, souvenir shop and a cafe.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.