At Liverpool Cathedral, we offer a range of tailored tours to make your visit more unique. Find out more about the history, architecture, and hidden treasures of Liverpool Cathedral. There really is something for everyone.
Guided Tours
Make the most of your visit to Liverpool Cathedral with an expert Guide who can bring the history, architecture and stories of this magnificent building to life.
Our Guided Tours are ideal for coach groups, art societies, leisure groups and cruise ship visitors, offering a fascinating way to discover one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks.
Enjoy a fascinating guided experience tailored to your group’s interests – and why not make a day of it with our group catering packages at the Welsford Bistro?
To book, contact welcome@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk.
Outside Tours
These tours pause throughout winter
Starting with our amazing building’s exterior, you will hear the stories of how Liverpool Cathedral came to be located on St James Mount, how the architect was chosen, and where our stone came from. On this tour, you will also find the many hidden creatures, symbols and seagoing vessels hidden in the intricate carvings, and learn more about the folk who built this architectural wonder over 74 years.
- Length: 45 minutes
- Location: Liverpool Cathedral exterior (outside the Cathedral)
- Cost: £10 + Booking Fee per person
Above and Beyond Tours
The Above and Beyond Tour is your chance to venture into unseen areas of Liverpool Cathedral…
Our cathedral is a national architectural treasure, and thousands enjoy exploring it each week. It has many hidden corners – areas that are usually ‘off limits’ to the general public. That is about to change as we launch our ‘Above & Beyond’ guided tours. In small groups, you will be guided through the Cathedral from top to bottom by our expert guides, including a trip up to the top of the tower.
- Length: Approximately 2 hours
- Cost: £25 + Booking Fee per person
- Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour start time at The Welcome Desk.
War Memorial Chapel Tour
Join Roger, one of our brilliant guides, for our War Memorial Tour.
Listen to the stories and memories of the War Memorial Chapel, marvel at the windows and the construction of this space.
See the first cenotaph suggested in 1916, and the Memorial Books of the First and Second World Wars and other artefacts on show….
- Length: 1 Hour
- Location: Liverpool Cathedral War Memorial Chapel
- Cost: £10 + Booking Fee per person
Stained Glass Windows Tour
Discover the beauty and craftsmanship of the stunning stained glass at Liverpool Cathedral with this detailed and informative guided tour.
Join us as we explore the remarkable stained glass windows found across the Cathedral’s main floor and chapels. This engaging tour offers insight into the design, symbolism and construction techniques behind these striking works of art, bringing their stories and craftsmanship to life.
- Length: 1 Hour
- Location: Liverpool Cathedral
- Cost: £10 + Booking Fee per person