Landmarks

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

4.9/5(198)

Eileen M

Family

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3 weeks ago

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

2 weeks ago

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 ❤️

Mrs Helen L

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Easy to find,the tour was very relaxed and very informative.The tour guide was great and made the experience interesting.The views were awesome,I was worried a little about the amount of steps, but it was comfortable.so pleased we did this.The clock face is awesome!!

Robert K

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

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.

Liz H

Couple

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2 weeks ago

Enjoyed every moment from the friendly reception , interesting displays, efficiently organised tour & infrmstive guide. Graphics in the clock room were brilliant, felt emotional. Views incredible at the top.

Ann E

Group

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Well managed tour. Started on time. Guide very knowledgeable. Amazing building with fantastic views of the city. Would highly recommend this tour. There are quite a few stairs to climb but well worth it

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
Amanda J
Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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 ❤️
Mrs Helen L
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Easy to find,the tour was very relaxed and very informative.The tour guide was great and made the experience interesting.The views were awesome,I was worried a little about the amount of steps, but it was comfortable.so pleased we did this.The clock face is awesome!!
Ann E
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Well managed tour. Started on time. Guide very knowledgeable. Amazing building with fantastic views of the city. Would highly recommend this tour. There are quite a few stairs to climb but well worth it
Patricia D
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I grew up in Liverpool & the Liver Building was so iconic I wanted to know a bit more of it's history. It was also a chance to get a closer view of the Liver Birds.
Stuart C
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
We had a fantastic time on the Liver Building Tour! The experience was really interesting and gave us a great insight into the history and architecture of this iconic Liverpool landmark. The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable and engaging. The views from the top were absolutely amazing too. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Liverpool or want to discover more about the city’s history!

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

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.