Monday 27th July - 16.30-18.30 h
Opened in 1911 as the headquarters to the Royal Liver Group, the Royal Liver Building holds significant historical and cultural importance to the city of Liverpool, not least as adorning its towers are the mythical Liver Birds, said to protect both the city and sailors coming in to port.
Throughout history the Liver Birds have been affectionately named Bella and Bertie. Legend says that if they were ever to fly away the city would cease to exist.
You’ll get a tour of some of the building’s hidden secrets, journeying to the 15th floor to get breathtaking panoramic views across Liverpool from the most iconic viewing point in the city, getting up close to the world famous Liver Birds.
See a world-class immersive audio visual experience set in the original mechanism room, telling the story of Liverpool’s recent history exploring the building’s significance and how a city full of culture, sport, history and music has made its mark across the world
Audio-guide in French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese Mandarin and Japanese.
Meeting point15.45 h - Adelphi hotel meeting point (25 minutes walk)16.15 h - Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1HU (enter the courtyard from Canada Boulevard)16.30 h - Guided tour in groups. Visit Visitors Centre and interactive exhibition before/after the tour.
Attention: 124 steps. to the panoramic view to climb!Only handbags or small rucksacks will be permitted on the tour, locker facilities are provided to store any other bags.
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