Landmarks

Royal Liver Building 360° Tour

4.9/5(236)

Marnie A

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Russell was an amazing tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and happy to answer all of our questions. The tour never felt rushed, and he gave us plenty of time to look around, take everything in and get lots of photos. The audiovisual experience and 4D projection inside the clock chamber were absolutely fantastic and really added to the experience. I also loved hearing the stories and fascinating facts about the Liver Birds, particularly Bella and Bertie, and learning things I’d never heard before. A brilliant and really interesting experience made even better by Russell. Highly recommended!

Kate M

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

Our fantastic tour guide was very insightful, and took the time to answer questions as we went around. Each stage of the tour was explained beforehand and we were given lots of time at each point to take pictures, read information and ask questions. the views from the 15th floor were well worth the amount of stairs!

Mark B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was very well laid out with informative pictures and text. The video show in the clock tower was excellent. The guide was very good and we didn't feel rushed at all even up and down all the steps to the tower.

Kenneth T

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

I'm from the City but like most who live there I had never thought about going, it was great! I learned so much and although it was a lot of steps the views where brilliant,

Mrs Jean P

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Shanon the tour guide was very knowledgeable, personable, amusing and very thoughtful with our group. Her insight into history of the Liver building was amazing.

Janet C

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks 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.

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
Tina R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
What a great experience, the staff were so friendly from a very warm welcome and lovely tour guide. Amazing views from the top.
Marnie A
Couple
Verified booking
Yesterday
Russell was an amazing tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and happy to answer all of our questions. The tour never felt rushed, and he gave us plenty of time to look around, take everything in and get lots of photos. The audiovisual experience and 4D projection inside the clock chamber were absolutely fantastic and really added to the experience. I also loved hearing the stories and fascinating facts about the Liver Birds, particularly Bella and Bertie, and learning things I’d never heard before. A brilliant and really interesting experience made even better by Russell. Highly recommended!
Kate M
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
Our fantastic tour guide was very insightful, and took the time to answer questions as we went around. Each stage of the tour was explained beforehand and we were given lots of time at each point to take pictures, read information and ask questions. the views from the 15th floor were well worth the amount of stairs!
Janet C
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks 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.
Mark B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was very well laid out with informative pictures and text. The video show in the clock tower was excellent. The guide was very good and we didn't feel rushed at all even up and down all the steps to the tower.

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.