Explore at your pace
Free cancellation
Audio guide
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Enter the Royal Liver Building, explore its interiors with a guide, climb into the West Clocktower, and watch a 270 degree immersive show inside.
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Spend time in the visitor centre exploring archival exhibits, use the multilingual audio guide, then head up to the 15th floor for wide views and Liver Bird sightings.
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Follow The Beatles journey through recreated Hamburg clubs and studio spaces, with original memorabilia like instruments and personal items placed along the route.
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Use the audio guide in your language as you move through exhibits, then spend time in the Discovery Zone or take a break at the Fab4 Café.
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Pair a high vantage point with a story driven museum, so you first see the city’s scale and then understand what made it globally influential.
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Royal Liver Building 360°
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Entry ticket to the Royal Liver Building
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270° audio-visual experience in the original clock room
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Entrance to the Visitors Centre with archival exhibits of the building
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Fully guided tour of the West Clocktower
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Audio guide in six languages (Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German & Spanish)
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Close-up views of the iconic Liver Bird sculptures
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Access to the 15th-floor viewing platform
The Beatles Story Museum
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Entry to The Beatles Story Museum
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Multimedia audio guide, available in 12 languages, including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean and Brazilian Portuguese
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Entry to the Discovery Zone (open 11am-3pm every weekend and school holidays)
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Entry to the Fab4 Café and Fab4 Store
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Royal Liver Building 360°
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Access to the Boardroom
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Souvenir brochure (available as an add-on)
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Audio tour devices (available on arrival, subject to demand)
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Headphones for the audio tour (purchase required)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Start high above the city at the Royal Liver Building, then shift into the music filled storytelling of The Beatles Story, moving from wide open views to more personal, detailed moments.
Getting started
You can begin at either attraction depending on your plan. Show your mobile ticket at the entrance, pick up your audio guide where available, and head in. Both experiences are easy to follow and mostly self paced.
What to expect
Royal Liver Building 360°
This part feels more structured, with a guided route that gradually takes you higher while sharing the building’s story along the way.
Features:
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West Clocktower tour: You’ll head inside the tower with a guide, getting close to the clock mechanism and seeing parts of the building that are usually closed off.
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270 degree audio visual show: Inside the clock room, a short projection wraps around you, using light and sound to tell the story of Liverpool and the building itself.
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Visitor centre exhibits: Before or after the tour, you can spend time looking through archival displays that explain how the building was designed and what it represents.
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Liver Bird views: As you move through the upper levels, you’ll get surprisingly close to the Liver Bird sculptures, which most people only ever see from the ground.
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15th floor viewing platform: This is where you slow down a bit, looking out over the River Mersey, the waterfront, and the city stretching out in different directions.
The Beatles Story Museum
This part feels quieter and more personal, where you move at your own pace through spaces that piece together how The Beatles became what they are known for.
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Recreated iconic locations: You’ll walk through spaces modeled after The Cavern Club, Hamburg clubs, and Abbey Road Studios, with details that make each setting feel grounded.
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Original memorabilia: Along the way, you’ll see real items like John Lennon’s piano and George Harrison’s early guitar, displayed in a way that lets you stop and take them in properly.
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Audio guide storytelling: The audio guide explains what you’re seeing without overwhelming you, connecting each location and object into a clear, easy to follow story.
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Discovery Zone and café: Toward the end, you can slow down, whether that’s a quick break at the café or a look around the store for Beatles themed souvenirs.
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What to bring
Royal Liver Building 360° + The Beatles Story Museum
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
Royal Liver Building 360° + The Beatles Story Museum
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Royal Liver Building 360°
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Large luggage bags, suitcases, food & beverages, smoking, alcohol, and sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience.
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Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
Accessibility
Royal Liver Building 360°
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Contact the venue in advance for any specific accessibility or visitor requirements, as some areas may have limited access for guests with mobility needs.
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Audio tours are available in 6 languages (Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Spanish); email info@liverbuildingtour.com to arrange in advance.
The Beatles Story Museum
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Unfortunately, the museum’s lift is currently out of order and as a result, the exhibition can only be accessed via steps.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
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Hearing loops and large printed guides are available for this experience.
Additional information
The Beatles Story Museum
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Facilities: Restrooms, gift shop, cafe on-site
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Kids under the age of 5 are admitted for free.
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There are intermittent fire alarm safety tests every Tuesday morning.
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The Beatles Story is open every day, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
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The full Beatles Story experience can take anything from 1-3 hours. However, the average visitor takes approximately 90 minutes.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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