Sightseeing Cruises

Combo (Save 5%): Royal Liver Building 360° Tour & River Mersey Cruise

4.9/5(222)

Janet C

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

Far better directions needed please. Not standing in front of building but going down steps to the right of the main entrance. Your and our guide excellent- well worth it. Steps, videos, views near but not at the top of building.

Audrey C

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Thoroughly enjoyed this visit. All the years I've been around the Liver buildings but never been in. It was great. Guide was really interesting. Views amazing. Would return

Eileen M

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

I'd done the tour a few years ago, with my youngest child. We were extremely happy with the tour then. This time I took my granddaughter with me. It was so much better this time. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Ellie was extremely good with her presentation and friendliness. She is a great asset to your team. My granddaughter is going to tell her friends all about it so you should have a few more visitors!

Amanda J

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

This was a really, really interesting tour. Our guide, Caitlyn, was amazing. She was funny, interesting, knowledgeable and just really lovely. The immersive light show was incredible. It gave me goosebumps ❤️ I cannot recommend this tour enough. In fact, I already have to anyone who will listen. Thank you. Memories made with my son that will last us a lifetime ❤️

Robert K

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The online ordering process was very straightforward and we received information about what to expect from the tour. The tour was great and we learned a lot about the Liver Building and saw things that you can't normally see.

Mrs Helen L

Couple

Verified booking

Aug 2026

The guide was super knowledgeable as well as good humour,making the tour very interesting.The views were awesome at the top,some really good photos options and overall very pleased we did it. Would definitely recommend.

Link two Pier Head icons in one ticket, climbing the Royal Liver Building clocktower, then sailing the Mersey from its doorstep for wide waterfront views.

Royal Liver Building includes the Visitor Centre, clock show, guided Clocktower, Liver Bird views, 15th floor platform and multilingual audio guide.

Enjoy a 50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise from Pier Head with digital audio guide, printed fact sheet on request, onboard café bar and toilets.

Do both in one day at Pier Head, combining the Royal Liver 360 tour and River Mersey cruise in any order on a single combo ticket that saves slightly.

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

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 Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German & Spanish

Close-up views of the iconic Liver Bird sculptures

Access to the 15th-floor viewing platform

River Mersey Cruise

50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise

Digital audio guide for River Mersey cruise

Printed River Mersey cruise route fact sheet

Access to onboard café bar

Access to onboard toilets

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
Janet C
Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
Far better directions needed please. Not standing in front of building but going down steps to the right of the main entrance. Your and our guide excellent- well worth it. Steps, videos, views near but not at the top of building.
Audrey C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Thoroughly enjoyed this visit. All the years I've been around the Liver buildings but never been in. It was great. Guide was really interesting. Views amazing. Would return
Michael M
Group
Verified booking
5 days ago
The tour of the Liver Building was really good. Fantastic views and a very knowledgeable tour guide. Well worth the money.
Colin J
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very enjoyable visit with a pleasant guide who was approachable and informative
Jacqueline H
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
Brilliant tour. Very informative . Guide helpful and knowledgeable

Combine a 50-minute River Mersey round-trip cruise with a guided Royal Liver Building 360° tour in one flexible booking.

Getting started

Use your mobile vouchers on the day of your visit, then head to each venue when it suits your schedule, as both can be done on the same day. At the Royal Liver Building, validate your ticket at the main entrance to begin your tour. For the River Mersey Cruise, show your ticket at Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) before boarding.

What to expect

Royal Liver Building

This early 20th-century landmark is central to Liverpool’s waterfront, with its famous Liver Bird sculptures and elevated views over the River Mersey and Pier Head.

Features:

Start in the Visitors Centre, where archival exhibits, artefacts, and photographs trace how the Royal Liver Building was designed, built, and linked to Liverpool’s maritime and commercial history.

Join a fully guided tour of the West Clocktower and clock room, including a 270° audio-visual experience behind the original clock faces that uses sound, light, and digital effects to tell the building’s story.

Step out for close-up views of the iconic Liver Bird sculptures, noticing details that are impossible to see from street level and learning why they became such powerful city symbols.

Continue up to the 15th-floor viewing platform for wide views across the River Mersey, Pier Head, and the wider Liverpool skyline.

Make use of the audio guide in Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, and Spanish to follow the tour content in your preferred language.

River Mersey Cruise

Sail the historic River Mersey on a heritage ferry and see Liverpool’s waterfront and Wirral’s skyline from the water.

Features:

Board at Liverpool Gerry Marsden (Pier Head) for a 50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise that loops along the city’s riverside.

Listen to the complimentary digital audio guide that shares stories about Liverpool’s musical roots and maritime history, and request a printed River Mersey cruise route fact sheet if you prefer to read along.

Spend time on deck viewing Liverpool’s waterfront, the River Mersey, and Wirral’s skyline, noting how the city’s architecture lines the river.

Take a break at the onboard café bar, where meals, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase, and use the onboard toilets and accessible facilities during the cruise.

What to bring

Royal Liver Building

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

River Mersey Cruise

Bring your own headphones and a fully charged smartphone with mobile data to access the digital audio guide during the cruise.

What’s not allowed

Royal Liver Building

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.

River Mersey Cruise

Only contactless payments are accepted at the ferry terminals; cash is not accepted.

Accessibility

Royal Liver Building

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.

River Mersey Cruise

The ferries are fully accessible on the main deck, including accessible toilets on board and at the terminals.

Additional information

Royal Liver Building

Children under 5 are not permitted on the tour

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

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

Facilities: Accessible washrooms

River Mersey Cruise

There is a complimentary digital audio guide in multiple languages. Simply scan the QR code at the ferry terminal or onboard to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and you have mobile data enabled. If you don't have a smartphone or device, you can request a printed cruise fact sheet from a member of staff

Dogs on short leads and bikes are welcome on board the ferry.

Toilets and accessible facilities are available both on board and at the ferry terminals.

Meals, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the on-board café bar and licensed bar.

The River Explorer Cruise operates with hourly departures from Liverpool Pier Head - Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal, with the first and last departure times varying by season and day of the week.

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.