Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See the best of Liverpool's unique views and explore its fascinating history with this combo-sightseeing ticket. Join us for a River Explorer Cruise aboard the world-famous Mersey Ferry. For just under an hour, you can sit back, relax and soak in the riverside scenery and landmarks that put Liverpool on the map. The cruise gives you the opportunity to see the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront from the river.

Following the cruise take the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour and discover the best sights of this fascinating city. The hop-on hop-off bus provides access to all of the main sights and attractions.Your City Explorer Bus Tour can be used on the same day as your cruise and the following day giving you maximum sightseeing opportunity.

The ticket also includes free entry to U-boat Story at Woodside. Here you can view the amazing life on board a real German U-boat. The U-534 is one of only four German World War II submarines in preserved condition remaining in the world

Itinerary

Do The Double (11 stops)

Route Duration: 2 hours

• Pier Head - Ferries depart every hour on the hour between 10am - 4pm
• Mathew Street - Home of the famous Cavern Club
• Walker Art Gallery - Home of Museums and Galleries of Liverpool
• Metropolitan Cathedral
• Liverpool Cathedral
• Chinatown Gate - Chinese arch
• Cains Brewery Village - Baltic Market, independent bars, coffee shops and stalls
• M&S Bank Arena
• Albert Dock

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool / St. George's Hall / Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool / Walker Art Gallery / Chinatown / Pier Head / Bombed Out Church / Mersey Ferries / Mathew Street

Operates: Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailing to redeem your ticket as the ferry departs on the hour between 10am-4pm. On board this 50-minute river cruise, visitors will discover the well-loved legacy of Liverpool and the river Mersey, with its musical and maritime history. From 'The Beatles' performing on the 'Riverboat Shuffle' cruises in the early 1960s to tales of smuggling, this ferry carries a cargo of memories. Just sit back and enjoy the fascinating commentary, wonder at the wildlife and absorb the heritage. Departing hourly the 50-minute river experience sails from Liverpool, Pier Head, calling at Seacombe and Woodside, Wirral and then returning to Liverpool Pier Head. The cruise features fantastic commentary, a choice of cruise fact sheets in French, German, Spanish, Italian & Japanese and a route highlighting the Liverpool waterfront a UNESCO world heritage site. Your ticket also includes free entry to the U-boat Story that allows you to view the amazing life on board a real World War II German U-boat at Woodside ferry terminal. Discover the on-board zones and interpretation panels, listen to fascinating commentary and take a picture of the world famous skyline. When you arrive back at Liverpool Pier Head, the City Explorer open top bus tour will be there at Pier Head to continue your journey. The City Explorer brings the best of Liverpool to you. Visit iconic places of interest and learn about the city’s culture and history with a live guide on every bus. The bus will be calling at: Albert Dock ,Liverpool Pier Head – Unesco world heritage waterfront ,Mathew Street – Home of the famous Cavern Club ,Walker Art Gallery & St Georges Hall, Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, St Luke's bombed out church,China Town – Chinese arch, Cains Brewery, Liverpool Marina & Echo Arena & Conference Halls. Your City Explorer bus tour can be used on the same day as your cruise and the following day giving you maximum sightseeing opportunity.