Liverpool: River Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Cavern Quarter, Liverpool, Manchester
Make the most of Liverpool and see it from the water and from a bus's top deck. Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on the River Mersey and then head to land for a hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour of the city.
Highlights
- Enjoy the fresh air on a sightseeing cruise on the famous Mersey Ferry
- Visit 11 of Liverpool's most famous landmarks from an open-top bus
- Choose what main attractions you visit by hopping off and back on the bus
- See Liverpool from both water and land as you blend into local life
- Experience the perfect way to learn about Liverpool's history and culture
Description
Appreciate Merseyside and Liverpool’s iconic waterfront from the vantage point of the River Mersey on a sightseeing cruise. Then, soak in the city's sights from a hop-on and hop-off open-top bus with live commentary.
Start the adventure from the Pier Head, where the 50-minute river cruise departs hourly. Enjoy a free digital guide on your mobile device.
Simply scan the QR code located at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and have mobile data enabled.
If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from our team at the ferry terminal which is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian and Arabic.
Then, head back to dry land for an open-top city bus tour of the city. See the best of Liverpool from your bus and hear commentary on Liverpool's history. Visit iconic places of interest and learn about the city’s culture and history with a live guide on every bus. Hop off and back on to visit sites of interest to you.
Bus tour stops
- Pier Head
- Liverpool One
- Museums, Gallery & Library
- Adelphi Hotel
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Philharmonic Pub
- Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
- St Luke's - Bombed Out Church
- Chinese Arch
- Cain's Brewery Village
- Royal Albert Dock
Includes
50-minute river cruise (digital commentary free to download onto a smart device). If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from a team member at the ferry terminal which is available in most languages including English
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus (with English commentary)
Excludes
Refreshments
Important Information
- The cruise must be taken on the day of the ticket and you can choose any cruise throughout the day. The bus ticket can be used separately within a 48-hour period after you validate your ticket (validation instructions found on confirmation voucher) Free digital audio guide is available to download onto your smart device Simply scan the QR code located at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry to access it. For the best experience, please bring your own headphones, ensure your phone is fully charged, and have mobile data enabled If you don’t have a smartphone, you can request a printed cruise route fact sheet from our team at the ferry terminal which is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian and Arabic We operate two vessels, the Colourful Dazzle Ferry and Royal Iris in our traditional colours, either one of these ferries will be operating the River Explorer Cruise
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
