Liverpool: Theatrical History Tour and The Dead House
Cavern Quarter, Liverpool, Manchester
Get spooked on a tour of Liverpool's 7 original streets, led by a theatrical guide. Encounter architectural contrasts including the regal Town Hall and crooked back alleys. End in a medieval garden beneath a Gothic spire accessed by a secret trapdoor!
Highlights
- Get exclusive access to the subterranean morgue of Liverpool's The Dead House
- Explore the original 7 streets of Liverpool
- Be entertained by a theatrical performance that brings Liverpool's grisly history to life
Description
Embark on a history tour of Liverpool led by a theatrical guide, and marvel as the city's original streets are brought to life using street theater techniques. Get exclusive access to the darkest and less well known avenues, and encounter landmarks such as the lofty banking halls of Castle Street.
Admire the regal opulence of the Town Hall and venture down crooked back alleys and lamp-lit lanes in the now bustling commercial district. End within the boundary of a medieval garden, hidden beneath a Gothic spire, entered through a trapdoor.
Named by the American author, Hermann Melville as the 'Liverpool Dead House' for its grisly and gruesome nature, the underground morgue is located within the quiet surroundings of the Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas and has remained closed to the public for over a century. Learn the history of the site, such as how it was used as a temporary police station during World War II, and how in the 18th and 19th centuries locals would come to peer through the grim iron grates and gaze upon the faces of the deceased.
Includes
Theatrical walking tour
Exclusive access to The Dead House
Excludes
Refreshments
Torches
Coffins
Important Information
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Please note that you must bring your own torch
The underground location is not open to the public and participants enter at their own risk
This tour is not recommended for those with limited mobility, the visually impaired or those of a delicate disposition
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Wherever possible, the local supplier will always try to accommodate those with mobility issues or disabilities to make the tour inclusive for everyone. Please advise on booking if you have any disabilities or mobility issues
This is a family-friendly activity, but all children must be accompanied by an adult
Strictly guide dogs only
Strict no smoking policy including vapes and e-cigarettes
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
