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" Even though I live in Liverpool I learnt so much about my city "

"Our Guide, Rob was fab - VERY knowledgeable about the Beatles & the City - and gave us loads of insights"

" A lovely afternoon with our walking guide Jean, who made the two hours so enjoyable and fun. Would definitely recommend..."

"...our guide OOZED Liverpool"

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WELCOME TO CITY EXPLORER

Sightseeing bus tours in liverpool.

Discover one of the most unique cities in the world. Liverpool is known for its incredible history, music, football, culture, comedy and more. Scousers are proud of all they offer, and City Explorer covers it all with an exciting collection of guided tours in Liverpool.

• Explore the city's history, culture, art and architecture with the City Explorer Liverpool sightseeing hop-on, hop-off bus tour, visiting 11 iconic locations.
• Explore the major attractions of the world's greatest band, visiting their childhood homes, Penny Lane, Strawberry Field and more with Beatles City Explorer .

At City Explorer, we have covered everything, whether you want an individual tour bus in Liverpool, combined offerings, or more.

Liverpool City Tour Stops

Albert dock.

Liverpool ONE

Museums & Galleries

Adelphi Hotel

Metro. Cathedral

Philharmonic Pub

Ang. Cathedral

St Luke's Church

Chinese Arch

Brewery Village

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is the start and finish point of the tour. You can visit the Tate Liverpool, the Beatles Story or the Liverpool Wheel. You can also relax and browse in the many shops, restaurants and bars.

Location Gower Street

Stop Times Stops 00, 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour

Buy Tickets

Tickets can be purchased at any stop along our Liverpool city tours or at our booking offices at the Royal Albert Dock and Canada Boulevard.

City Explorer tickets are valid for two days.

Our vehicles are wheelchair friendly. Please call 0151 933 2324 if you have any other accessibility requirements.

The first tour currently leaves the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool at 10am and the last tour leaves at 4pm.

Seasonable Timetable

Plan ahead for your City Explorer tour with our live weather widget.

DISCOVER LIVERPOOL

Explore our top 93 things to do guide.

The city of Liverpool is a firm favourite with visitors from the UK and beyond, and we know why. Liverpool’s huge choice of shopping attractions, museums, art galleries, bars and restaurants is what draws in the crowds. Whatever you want to do and see in the city, we recommend taking a look at our top things to do guide for some inspiration - and then why not go on one of the best sightseeing Liverpool city tours?

DAY OUT IDEAS

Experience the ultimate day out in liverpool.

With so much to see and do in Liverpool, you’re truly spoilt for choice. To help you plan the perfect city sightseeing Liverpool tour, we have created an ultimate day out guide bursting with ideas. It has a little something for everyone where shopping, dining, discovery and fun can all be enjoyed in a single day. This guide presents an example itinerary of someone’s visit to our wonderful city based around the route of our Liverpool open top bus tour.

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Golden Ticket - City, Beatles & River

Staying in Liverpool for a few days? Enjoy your time in the city with our Golden Ticket!

This three-day pass gives you access to City Explorer, Beatles City Explorer and the River Explorer Cruise.

Bus tickets are valid for 72 hours from the time of purchase. Mersey Ferry tickets can be used anytime.

Grants entry to

Liverpool City Explorer Beatles City Explorer Mersey Ferries

River Cruise & City Explorer

Ferry across the Mersey on the River Explorer Cruise and visit famous landmarks on the City Explorer Open Top Bus Tour.

Discover the city on the City Explorer and the Mersey Ferry with one ticket.

Bus tickets are valid for 2 days. Mersey Ferry tickets can be used anytime.

Liverpool City Explorer Mersey Ferries

The Beatles Story & Beatles Explorer

Go on an immersive journey through the story of the greatest band with the Beatles Story and visit famous locations with the Beatles City Explorer bus.

Discover the best of the Beatles with one ticket.

Bus tickets are valid for 2 days.

The Beatles Story Beatles City Explorer

Liverpool Beatles Museum & Beatles Explorer

See the largest collection of authentic Beatles items at the Liverpool Beatles Museum and take a bus tour to iconic sites with Beatles City Explorer.

Enjoy two fantastic Beatles experiences with a single ticket.

Please Note : The museum doesn’t have disabled access.

Liverpool Beatles Museum Beatles City Explorer

River Cruise & Beatles Explorer

Ferry across the Mersey on the River Explorer Cruise and visit famous Beatles locations with the Beatles City Explorer bus.

Discover the Beatles and Liverpool on the City Explorer and the Mersey Ferry with one ticket.

Beatles City Explorer Mersey Ferries

City Explorer & Beatles Explorer

Visit famous landmarks in Liverpool with the City Explorer bus and get up close and personal with historic Beatles locations with the Beatles Explorer.

Discover Liverpool on the City Explorer and the Beatles City Explorer with one combined ticket.

Liverpool City Explorer Beatles City Explorer

Discounts From Our Partners

We’re delighted to offer our customers several unmissable discounts, allowing you to save money on some of Liverpool’s most exciting attractions, restaurants, bars, and more while touring the city with our guided tours! All you have to do is show your valid bus tour ticket to the below venues for up to 20% off. The more money you can save, the more you can spend on touring the wonderful city of Liverpool with our tour bus!

House of Spells

Experience the magic and wonders of House of Spells.

Closest Stop: Stop 1

The Wheel of Liverpool

Catch incredible city views like no other with the official Wheel of Liverpool.

British Music Experience

20% off admission

Discover the history of British music with unique memorabilia and interactive experiences.

Closest Stop: Stop 2

Jürgen’s Bierhaus

20% off food and drinks

This Jurgen Klopp-themed sports bar is a must-visit for Liverpool Football Club fanatics.

Western Approaches

Discounted tickets

Explore a top secret underground war bunker right here in Liverpool.

The biggest Hooters in the world, serving up craveable food and cold beer.

The White Star Pub

20% off drinks

Visit a characterful alehouse in the heart of Liverpool's Cavern Quarter.

Closest Stop: Stop 3

Escape to the bay and enjoy authentic Caribbean food and drinks at this incredible restaurant.

Liverpool Gin Distillery

Make your own personalised bottle of Liverpool Gin or sample the best gin around.

Carpathia Bar & Restaurant

An upscale rooftop restaurant at 30 James Street Hotel with breathtaking views.

The Liverpool Pub

Enjoy exceptional homecooked food and a scouse atmosphere from a historic pub.

Thomas Rigby’s

20% off food

This tavern provides a winning combination of live sports and cask-conditioned beers.

Lady of Mann

A stylish drinking hideout serving cask ales, world lagers, pizzas and much more.

Manhattan Bar & Grill

A New York-inspired, neon-lit bar and restaurant serving up a grill menu and fresh fruit cocktails.

Shenanigans Irish Bar

Experience an authentic Irish bar which guarantees good craic!

Doctor Duncan’s

£14 for a bowl of scouse and a pint of Madri

This Victorian-themed pub offers comfort food with craft beer, TVs and live music.

Closest Stop: Stop 4

Radio City Tower Viewing Gallery

Experience Liverpool’s best viewing gallery over 400 feet above the city centre.

Courtyard Bar & Kitchen

The refurbished restaurant offers a relaxed place to enjoy great food and drinks.

The Adelphi Hotel

£14.95 for Afternoon Tea

The perfect spot for a delicious Afternoon Tea in Liverpool.

Closest Stop: Stop 5

Liverpool Arts Bar

Watch local creatives perform at the Arts Bar (Hope Street & Baltic).

Closest Stop: Stop 7 & 11

Everyman Theatre

10% off food and drinks

Grab some discounted food and drink after watching a show.

Closest Stop: Stop 7

The Philharmonic Dining Rooms

Enjoy great ales, premium gin and gorgeous food at one of Liverpool’s Victorian pubs.

Several engaging tours combining spirited storytelling with immersive entertainment.

The Quirky Quarter

Wow yourself with upside-down places, puzzling challenges and interactive encounters.

Closest Stop: Stop 8

St Luke’s Bombed Out Church (Garden Bar & Cafe)

20% off first drink per customer

Enjoy a great atmosphere and drinks while surrounded by a historic building.

Closest Stop: Stop 9

The Duck & Swagger

Whether you crave breakfast, lunch or a Sunday roast, this hotel restaurant has you covered.

Closest Stop: Stop 11

£12 Entry on Mon-Fri

With three levels of gaming and a brand-new cafe to refuel in, you can spend hours playing new and retro games.

10% off your bill

Indulge in a unique bar & kitchen overlooking Liverpool's marina.

Taggy’s Bar

After visiting Anfield Stadium, enjoy a refreshing beverage just around the corner.

A newly renovated venue that has become a popular hotspot on LFC matchdays.

This boutique hotel boasts a spacious terrace and a lively beer garden in Anfield.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the tour run.

Our sightseeing bus tour begins at the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool at 10am until the last tour leaves at 4pm, visiting iconic destinations across the city centre. We run regular services throughout the day; view our seasonable timetable above for the latest running times.  Visit our tour information page to learn more about our route and times.

What does hop on hop off mean?

We are a hop on hop off bus in Liverpool , meaning you can board and disembark the bus at any of our designated stops, as your ticket is valid for two days or 72 hours with a Golden Ticket. You can visit each location or remain on the bus for the entire journey. The freedom is yours to explore the way you want.

How long is the full tour?

The bus tour takes approximately one hour from the first to the last stop. We highly recommend disembarking at each stop to enjoy the most of your Liverpool sightseeing experience, allowing you to explore the city in your own time.

Will my dog be allowed on the bus?

Yes, your dog can join our guided tours in Liverpool! We are happy to welcome canine guests on board as long as they are well-behaved. Service animals are also allowed.

Do you offer discounted tickets?

Yes, we offer concession tickets for seniors and students. Please bring ID with you. Discounts are available for NHS and Blue Light Card holders. We also offer a discounted price for families with two adults and three children.

What does the price include?

Your ticket will include entry on the City Explorer bus. A live tour guide will also be provided on board, ensuring you receive a mix of facts and good humour while visiting each stop.

What are your accessibility features?

All our vehicles are now wheelchair friendly, and we can also cater to strollers. Please call us on 0151 933 2324 if you have any other accessibility requirements.

I am visiting by cruise, where’s best to board?

We’re always happy to welcome visitors to our wonderful city by cruise or ferry! The second stop for our guided tours in Liverpool is at Canada Boulevard, seconds from the cruise terminal. Just look for our bright yellow bus as you leave the ship – you won’t miss us!

How do I book a ticket?

Click here to buy your tickets through our online booking provider FareHarbor. You will receive a voucher that can be exchanged at any of our stops. Once you board the bus, you will have two days to hop on and off at your leisure or 72 hours with a Golden Ticket. Tickets can also be purchased on the day at any of our stops along the tour or at our booking offices at the Royal Albert Dock and Canada Boulevard.

Do you offer any other tours?

Yes, we certainly do! We offer several combined tours , including our city bus tour and the River Explorer Cruise, for one great price. There is the Golden Ticket, which provides access to the city, Beatles and river tours. We also operate Beatles City Explorer , taking you on a tour of the Fab Four, their childhood homes and other historic locations.

We also now offer combined tours involving the Beatles Story, the Liverpool Beatles Museum on Mathew Street, and many more.

Please ask for upgrades for other tours.

*Please Note: To redeem this offer please present your City Explorer ticket.

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City Explorer Liverpool

Go sightseeing in Liverpool with City Explorer. Our ultimate hop on, hop off bus tour visits the best destinations across Liverpool. Learn facts about the city from a live tour guide.

• 11 Iconic Stops in Liverpool
• Hop On, Hop Off Bus Tour
• Tickets Last for 24 Hours

Beatles Explorer

Ride the ultimate Beatles history tour. The Beatles Explorer bus visits historic locations, including Penny Lane and Strawberry Field. Enjoy facts and humour from a live tour guide.

• Journey Into Beatles History
• Visit Penny Lane & Strawberry Field
• Insight From a Live Tour Guide

LFC City Explorer

Take a journey through time and discover the rich history of Liverpool Football Club. LFC City Explorer takes you towards Anfield, featuring the best city views and a tour guide.

• Guided Tour to Anfield Stadium
• Tickets for an Unbeatable Price
• Best Views in Liverpool

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Welcome to Daytripper

Welcome to Daytripper! We are a unique tour company in Liverpool providing day trips and tours. As well as being accredited as a Visit England 'Quality Assured Tour,' we have also received the '2023 Travellers' Choice Award' from Trip Advisor. Our services include:

• Scheduled UK day trips every weekend from Liverpool City Centre by coach • Saturday and Sunday day trips in July and August and Saturdays throughout the year • Group day trips available on request 7 days a week • Private Liverpool walking tours every day (choose a day and time to suit you)

We can't wait to see you and show you the beauty of Liverpool and the UK!

Hannah and the Daytripper team :)

Explore the UK

Day trips from Liverpool to amazing destinations around the UK.

This a great opportunity to visit beautiful UK locations such as National Parks, historical cities, magnificent castles and picturesque villages. Everyone is welcome on our trips so come along yourself, with friends or with family members and join us for a fantastic day out.

Imagine a company that provides a travel experience every weekend from Liverpool city centre.

Imagine a travel company that takes away the stress of organising a trip, even the driving!

Imagine a travel company that gets you outdoors, meeting people and exploring cool places.

Imagine a company that gives you a refreshing break from the everyday.

Welcome to Daytripper!

Just book a trip, get on the coach and we will do the rest.

Private Groups

Groups love us! We love nothing more than organising a bespoke trip for educational groups, international groups, corporate away days, well-being days and friends. Send us a message to enquire or see our groups page for more information and ideas on where to go, together.

Services for groups:

- Liverpool Walking Tours - Activity Leader for groups - Day trips - bespoke packages for groups including coach travel, tour guide and attractions if desired.

Upcoming Trip and Tours

We offer daily walking tours of Liverpool and day trips every Saturday during the year by coach.  Book today to join a Daytripper adventure!

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Saturday 26th October 2024

08:15 – 19:00

Peak District Day Trip

Saturday 19th October 2024

08:15 – 18:30

Manchester Tour – Day Trip

Sunday 6th October 2024

08:45 – 18:00

Conwy and Llandudno Day Trip Coach 1

Sunday 1st September 2024

08:45 – 18:30

Snowdonia Day Trip Coach 1

Saturday 31st August 2024

Castles of Wales Day Trip Coach 1

Sunday 25th August 2024

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All our guides are trained by the Institute of Tourist Guiding and are qualified to guide with either a Green Badge or Blue Badge accreditation.

Menai Dillon

After 30+ years of guiding in London and Round Britain in 2012 I returned home to Wirral in time for the Liverpool City Region blue badge exams of 2013. Now I am delighted to show both Spanish and English speaking visitors my home area of Liverpool and areas nearby.

Paul Beesley

Paul is the only Blue Badge Guide in the UK to hold the Visit England Quality Assured Tour accreditation. He is a native Liverpudlian, passionate about his city and the visitor industry. An experienced Guide that delivers in a style that will inform, educate and entertain.

Paul McCombs

I have lived and worked in Liverpool all of my life. Since 2003 I have worked as a professional tour guide; which has given me many opportunities to provide enthusiastic, confident, informed and entertaining tours of the wonderful Liverpool City Region to groups and individuals from near and far.

Paul Sherlock

Liverpool City Region Blue Badge & Beatles Guide. Welcomed visitors to Liverpool since 2008 on coach, mini bus & walking tours. Passionate about Liverpool’s music, Beatles & sporting scene.

Peter Allman

After qualifying as a Chester guide in 2001 and enjoying the job immensely, I jumped at the opportunity to participate in a Liverpool course two years later. I am now privileged to guide visitors in these ‘chalk and cheese’ Cities. From Cathedrals to Beatles: English or German language.

Peter J. Colyer

I enjoy sharing stories, especially the stories of the people who have made our city region what it is today with its beautiful buildings and inspiring places, its wide diversity of art and music, all of the highest quality, together with the quirky and the funny.

Phil Coates

Born and educated on The Wirral, I am a ‘Blue Badge’ Tourist Guide for Liverpool, Wales & South West England. I also work as a ‘Tour Manager’ throughout the British Isles. I am one of just a handful of Professional Tourist Guides in Britain with an Honours Degree in Tourist Guiding.

Sandy Macmillan

As a Liverpool Green Badge Tourist Guide (2003) I do a wide variety of tours. These include Beatles tours as I’ve been a fan since 1963. A specialism is bespoke tours for schools. (Cert Ed & MEd). My tours will leave you with a smile on your face!

Simone Peter

An enthusiastic Blue Badge guide I enjoy sharing the culture of our city and region with visitors and curious locals alike. As well as fascinating history and world class heritage I enjoy looking at the living culture of our vibrant city and its many hidden gems.

Sue is a Liverpool City Region Blue Badge guide, accredited York Minster guide and Institute of Tourist Guiding examiner. Also a Port Sunlight guide and Volunteer Education guide at Speke Hall. Enjoys literature, art and architecture and gardening. Previous career as teacher of history.

An experienced Blue Badge Guide and tour manager, I love opening visitors’ eyes to the landscape, history, literature, people and places of northern England.

Not only am I a Blue Badge Guide for the Liverpool City region but I am also a driver guide, which means I can pick you up from anywhere in the city and personally guide you on your chosen tour.

Native Liverpudlian, able to offer bespoke coach or walking tours in English, French and Spanish. Particular specialisms include themes of sport, maritime and Jewish history as well as genealogy. Am a member of Liverpool City Walks team and an official City Ambassador for the Liverpool Convention Bureau.

Bernie Byrne

I am an experienced Blue Badge Tour Guide who can adapt your tour to suit the visitor interests of all age groups In 1990 Bernie, along with her husband Mike, founded The Beatles Story Exhibition in Liverpool.

Charlotte Martin

My background is popular music and the city’s gems The Beatles. I have an MA in both subjects and I am proud to say I specialise in tours associated with the Fabfour etc . I also offer specialist football tours including visits to both football grounds not forgetting my walking tours city centre!

Cindy Brown

As a Blue Badge guide for the Liverpool City Region, I am passionate about the local area and want to show you its diversity. Stroll through the medical lanes of history in the city. Discover the many American links we have in Liverpool. Be amazed!

Debbie Kenyon

I am very passionate about Liverpool, I love to tell visitors and locals all about the different aspects that form Liverpool and I am always excited about new things that put Liverpool on the map! I feel very honoured to be in my profession so I can do this forever!

Elaine Allen

An experienced Blue Badge Guide for Liverpool and the North West of England. I love showing visitors our vibrant city with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, superb architecture and fascinating history. Add The Beatles, two football teams and Liverpool One shopping and I’ll show you a great city.

Elizabeth Newell

I have been a tourist guide and lecturer for over 30 years. Sharing my love of the history and architecture of my home area with so many interesting people is wonderful. I have also had the opportunity to give lectures on Liverpool and Port Sunlight all over the UK and even in Australia.

Harriet Gilmour

My background is in Museums and Galleries; now an enthusiastic guide with a passion for the Liverpool City Region. I look forward to welcoming you and helping you to discover its riches . Living in Liverpool’s stunning Georgian Quarter I can confidently show you what this vibrant city has to offer.

Helen Penny

Ports, Pirates, Proms, Pubs with links to architecture and industrial heritage are some of the delights I enjoy showing visitors in the Liverpool City Region, and in particular the Wonders of the Wirral – Woodside, Old Hoylake, Vale Park and Port Sunlight .

Hilary Williams

I’m Hilary I’ve been a Blue Badge Tour Guide in Liverpool City region since 1995. Allow me to show you fabulous Liverpool, I specialise in Beatle Tours as I am one of Liverpool’s few official Beatle guides, the real deal for Beatle fans from all over the world.

John Corbett

As a Liverpool City Region Tour Guide I can offer both coach and walking tours as well as being able to present talks on a range of local topics. My interests are in History, Art and Architecture as well as sport and popular culture. I am at home guiding both adult and student groups.

John McFerran

Let me show you Liverpool, the rainbow city full of charm and so friendly. Blue Badge Guide for the Liverpool City Region, Member of the executive committee of the British Guild of Tourist Guides, Partner in Liverpool destination services.

Green Badge Guide, consistent practitioner since qualification in 2003. Born & Bred in Liverpool. Over 30yrs experience of working Liverpool City Centre in a safe, customer focused environment.

Julie Shields

Allow me to show you around Liverpool, my home town that I am proud and passionate about. We will have an interesting and fun time exploring Liverpool’s amazing history, architecture and people. You will find me friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

I am able to take small or large groups on walking or coach tours; I have a number of tours available that can be adapted to suit any requests or specific areas of interest. I am qualified as a Blue Badge guide for the Liverpool City Region.

Hello. As a proud, native Liverpudlian, I am passionate about what Liverpool City Region has to offer the visitor. Let me share my enthusiasm to make your visit an entertaining and enriching experience, which will hopefully encourage you to make a return visit to this gem of a city.

Margo Storey

I love to take visitors on inspired, imaginative tours of Liverpool City Region. I specialise in the architecture, cultural & social history, as well as the unique vibe of the city. I take you to places you may not find on your own & make sure you don’t miss the highlights.

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Beatles Tours LIVERPOOL

Accessibility guide, for liverpool beatles tours - the #1 choice is fab 4 taxi tours, 100% private tours.

Our Liverpool Beatles taxi tours & experiences are private tours and include just you & your group of family, friends or colleagues.

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We'll show you the highlights & hidden gems - fully immerse yourself in all things Beatles!

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We offer availability on the day and within minutes of booking on most days across the year.

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Our tour guides are FAB! Your driver guide knows everything there is about the Beatles & you'll love them!

POPULAR TOURS OF LIverpool

CLASSIC BEATLES TOUR BY PRIVATE CAB

• Discover some of the best stories & insights of the Fab 4 on this privately-led 3-hour Beatles tour Liverpool – the original and most popular of our Liverpool Beatles tours.

BEATLES EARLY YEARS TOUR OF LIVERPOOL

• Explore the early years of The Beatles, their rise to stardom and hear about some significant people who formed their lives. Focus lies on Liverpool's Georgian Quarter & Knowledge Quarter in the city centre.

BEST OF LIVERPOOL SIGHTSEEING TOUR

• This private 3-hour guided tour of Liverpool city centre, its two cathedrals & Beatles highlights is the perfect introduction to this vibrant city. Your tour offers a rounded story to remember.

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A SNAPSHOT OF FAB 4 TAXI TOURS

Fab 4 Taxi Tours is the original and best Liverpool Beatles Tour company for sightseeing by taxi. Established in 2007 and highly rated on TripAdvisor up to 2020 as well as Get Your Guide, Fab 4 Taxi Tours has also won numerous awards, including winner of the ‘Tourism Experience of the Year’ award in 2017. We have also won the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in consecutive years since the company was first established.

Customers that make a trip to Liverpool agree that our Beatles Taxi Tours are a perfect choice for any Beatles fan. Our driver guides have an unparalleled level of knowledge about the four lads who came from the city of Liverpool.

If you want to learn all about John, Paul, George and Ringo such as where they grew up, met and formed the band then its time for you to board the magical mystery tours we have on offer.  Paul lived at 20 Forthlin Road which is now a National Trust property. With day tours covering themes from Beatles homes to focusing on individual Beatles or associated personalities such as Brian Epstein, Stuart Sutcliffe, The Quarrymen we have tours for all levels of enthusiasts.

Every single one of our tours are adapted to suit your level of interest taking you to all of the best Beatles sightseeing locations.

TOUR GUIDES

We have found the best professional taxi drivers who know all about John, Paul, George and Ringo as well as numerous other personalities that form part of the wider Beatles Story.  The drivers become your tour guide and are characters in their own right so they will give you a unique tour where you can go at an enjoyable pace and get in and out of the taxi at various locations, hear all the stories many of which are very emotional.

In addition to the many tours we have to offer you can also add on extras to your experience.  For instance a quick hour trip to the Cavern Club, or a trip to the Casbah Coffee Club, or the Beatles Story exhibition, Magical Beatles Museum.  Other popular locations include the childhood homes of Paul, John, Ringo and George, Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.

LIVERPOOL TOURS

Looking for a Beatles tour Liverpool for general Liverpool sightseeing?  Liverpool is rich in history and full of fascinating facts & stories.  We can take you on a Liverpool’s city highlights tour where you can learn about Liverpool’s seafaring past at the Maritime Museum. Learn how Liverpool was involved in the American Civil War and of course all about music, football on our Liverpool tours.

We pick up customers from all locations including Liverpool city centre, the Royal Albert Dock, Mathew Street and anywhere within L1, L2, and L3, hotels, the John Lennon Airport and offer flexible tour times that fit around your itinerary.

Whatever you want to see, above all, Fab 4 Taxi Tours will ensure you have the best trip to Liverpool creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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  Day Tours From Liverpool 

Our day tours from Liverpool are the perfect way to explore the English countryside. We offer Liverpool shore excursion tours for cruise ship passengers, as well as regular day tours departing from Central Liverpool. There are plenty of exciting places to visit in and around Liverpool including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning lakes, impressive castles and pretty villages. Choose from our Lake District, North Wales or Chester tours, with regular departures throughout the week. Highlights of the region including Windermere, Bowness, Conwy Castle, Snowdonia and more! Our small group tours are very popular with passengers arriving at Liverpool Cruise Terminal early in the morning. We also offer private tours of the region from Liverpool which are perfect for large groups, as well as a selection of Liverpool walking tours.

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Liverpool Travel Guide (including tips, itinerary & map)

By: Author Tracy Collins

Posted on Last updated: June 4, 2023

Our Liverpool Travel Guide includes recommended places to visit, things to do, accommodation options, tips and more from one of England’s most popular cities. Everything you need to plan your visit and essential reading for any visitor to the city.

Plan your visit to Liverpool

Liverpool is of course synonymous with one of the greatest bands of all time – the Beatles. But there is so much more to this northern city which contributes to its position as one of the top 5 visited cities in the UK.

In the 19th century a major port and migration hub developed in Liverpool due largely to the Industrial Revolution and colonisation of North America. In fact the Albert Docks (as part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City) were until recently a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Recent regeneration projects have revitalised Liverpool and for those with an interest in music, the arts, culture, architecture, sport Liverpool is the perfect destination.

Transport links to Liverpool are excellent, there are many accommodation options to suit a variety of travel styles plus numerous tours, museums, art galleries, sports venues and more to visit.

Ready to plan your trip to Liverpool? This Liverpool travel guide includes everything you need to know to help you to make the most of your visit to the city.

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Discover what Liverpool has to offer visitors in my guide to the city. For Beatles fans, you will find my itinerary includes everything you need to know including where to stay, which tours to book and the locations of places important to the Beatles.

Plan a few days to explore Liverpool and to make the most of your visit to this northern city.

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LIVERPOOL ITINERARY FOR BEATLES FANS (& THE BEATLES IN LONDON)

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Liverpool offers a variety of accommodation options to suit all budgets and needs. If you are wondering where to stay in Liverpool you will find the perfect hotel below.

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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS IN LIVERPOOL

You can find my selection of special stays in my Accommodation Guide for England.

Option 1 – By car

Liverpool is located 220 miles from London a journey of approximately 4 hours by car. Click here for driving instructions . If you are planning to drive to Liverpool do check that your accommodation has parking included.

Option 2 – By train

I recommend this option as it is the quickest and easiest route to Liverpool. There are hourly train service from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street. Journey time is a little over 2 hours. For train bookings, timetables and fares click here .

For more information about travelling by train in the UK read my complete guide here.

Option 3 – By bus

This is the cheapest way to get to Liverpool from London with coaches leaving from London’s Victoria Coach Station throughout the day. The journey time is around 6 hours.

Click here for more information for National Express coaches to Liverpool .

• Read – How to take a day trip from London to Liverpool

If you prefer an organised tour from London there are a number of options available from a fully escorted tour to a self-guided option with all tickets included.

• Full-Day Beatles and Liverpool Tour from London

Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour! An absolute must for fans of the Fab Four, this fun Beatles Tour includes entry to The Beatles Story Exhibition and a whistle-stop vintage bus ride around the sites that meant most to John, George, Paul and Ringo.

• Self-Guided Day Trip to Rock & Roll Liverpool

Take the train from London to Liverpool and explore the city at your own pace on a self-guided 13-hour day trip. Your Liverpool pass includes entry to the award-winning Beatles Story, and a 2-hour Magical Mystery Tour of the Fab Four’s landmarks.

Below is a selection of the best experiences, tickets and tours you can book in Liverpool.

• The Beatles Story Ticket (Skip the line)

The award-winning Beatles Story is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles.

• City and Beatles Open Top Bus Tour

Hop on board the bus and journey through the history of the Beatles and the city of Liverpool. Stop at Penny Lane and the Strawberry Field where you can take photos and learn from your guide.

• Liverpool Football Club: Museum and Stadium Tour

Go behind the scenes inside one of the world’s most iconic and historic stadiums! The ticket includes entry to the Club’s interactive museum, The Liverpool FC Story, Trophy Exhibition Room and all six European cups.

• A Taste of Liverpool Food Walking Tour

A guided walking tour offering a relaxed unique and memorable food tasting experience through Liverpool City.

• Discover Liverpool’s North Docks

From the hidden indoor market to the artisan micro-brewery explore the North Docks of Liverpool on this 1 hour tour.

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• Avoid visiting the city on match day (for either of the football teams – Liverpool or Everton) If you are a football fan and wish to visit one of the stadiums (or even a match) you can find more information here.
• Book tours in advance – the most popular Beatles tours are often booked months ahead.
• The main train station in Liverpool Lime Street. The city is very walkable with many of the main attractions are within walking distance of the station.
• Don’t miss a visit to the Cavern Club – an absolute must for any Beatles fan. You are given a free ticket to the club if you take the Magical Mystery Beatles Tour bus . I recommend staying at the Hard Days Night Hotel if you plan an evening at the Club as it is just around the corner!
• For best views of Liverpool’s Waterfront take the Mersey Ferry. The trip takes 50 minutes and you will learn all about the city’s history during the journey.
• Looking for more travel inspiration in the North West of England? Check out my top 10 things to do in the region .
• Why not include Liverpool in a road trip/ rail trip around the UK? Other cities to consider visiting in the north include Manchester, Chester, Newcastle, York and Durham. Find more in my guide to the best cities in England to visit.
• If you enjoy art don’t miss Tate Liverpool which is located at the Albert Docks Waterfront. Other attractions at the Waterfront include the international slavery museum.

Looking for more inspiration for your travels in England? Check out my England Travel Planning Guide which has loads of ideas, tips and resources to plan your itinerary.

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Taylor Swift Eras tour: Wembley setlist and everything you need to know

W ell, so long, London. After 43 sold-out performances across Europe – including UK dates in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and the capital – Taylor Swift’s colossal, record-breaking Eras tour is officially halfway through its final five-night run at Wembley Stadium.

What time do gates open? 

• Secret songs

How long is the concert?

The London dates come immediately after the singer’s three dates in Vienna, Austria were cancelled after intelligence services foiled an ISIS terrorist plot. Wembley has reportedly ramped up security for Swift’s London gigs, with policing minister Diana Johnson saying police will “be looking at all the intelligence” related to the shows.

For those fans lucky enough to be going to Wembley – as any Swiftie knows, it was an almost-impossible task to get tickets, with millions wanting to see what my colleague, Neil McCormick , called a “six star” concert that is more akin to a religious ritual – buying tickets was only half of the battle. You (or your household’s resident Swiftie) may have planned an outfit and made the friendship bracelets, but are you ready for a three-hour extravaganza packed with secret clues and rituals?

Eras tour UK dates

Swift is playing two more dates in the UK and Ireland: 

• August 19-20: London, Wembley Stadium

Here’s your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the UK and Ireland leg of the Eras tour – past, present and future – from timings, support acts and the 46-strong setlist to potential secret songs and special guests.

Fans with early entry should be able to enter Wembley from 3.30pm, with general ticket holders permitted from 4pm. 

Swift’s main performance will begin around 6.45pm (with the primary support act, Paramore, taking to the stage around 6pm, and the earlier opener expected around 5pm).

Which songs are on the setlist?

In order, the full setlist is as follows: 

From Lover:

• Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince
• Cruel Summer
• You Need to Calm Down

From Fearless:

• You Belong With Me
• We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
• I Knew You Were Trouble
• All Too Well (10 minute version)

From Speak Now:

From Reputation:

• …Ready For It?
• Don’t Blame Me
• Look What You Made Me Do

From Folklore/Evermore:

• Champagne Problems
• Illicit Affairs
• My Tears Ricochet
• Blank Space
• Shake It Off
• Wildest Dreams

From The Tortured Poets Department:

• But Daddy I Love Him
• So High School
• Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
• The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
• I Can Do It With A Broken Heart

Surprise song section (see below)

From Midnights:

• Lavender Haze
• Midnight Rain
• Vigilante Shit

The majority of the Eras setlist hasn’t changed since Swift kicked off the tour in Arizona last March – it still opens with Lover and ends with Midnights, spanning 46 songs and 10 albums (her poor Debut still doesn’t get a look in). But the arrival of The Tortured Poets Department back in April resulted in a predictable switch-up, with certain songs taken off the setlist (The Archer, Long Live, The 1, The Last Great American Dynasty, ’Tis the Damn Season and Tolerate It) to make room for seven from the new album. 

Fans disappointed at the changes can always hold out hope that one will appear as a secret song during the acoustic set – which immediately follows The Tortured Poets Department’s section.

The secret songs played so far – and what could be next

The secret song (or acoustic) section of the show is easily the most anticipated by fans. Every night is different – although Swift has abandoned her rule from the US leg that secret songs can only be played once, unless a mistake was made – with Swift having 11 albums of material to choose from. 

Swift has swapped performing two full secret songs for ‘mashups’ including, usually, two or three tracks. Here is the full list of secret songs from each UK show so far, and which could be next.

Edinburgh night one:

• Would’ve Could’ve, Should’ve/I Know Places
• ‘Tis the Damn Season/Daylight

Edinburgh night two:

• The Bolter/Getaway Car
• All of the Girls You’ve Loved Before/Crazier

Edinburgh night three:

• It’s Nice to Have a Friend/Dorothea
• Haunted/Exile

Liverpool night one:

• I Can See You/Mine
• Cornelia Street/Maroon

Liverpool night two: 

• This Is What You Came For/Gold Rush
• The Great War/You’re Losing Me

Liverpool night three:

• Carolina/No Body, No Crime
• The Manuscript/Red

Cardiff: 

• I Forgot That You Existed/This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
• I Hate It Here/The Lakes

London night one:

• Hits Different/Death By A Thousand Cuts
• The Black Dog/Come Back Be Here/Maroon

London night two:

• thanK you aIMee/Mean
• Castles Crumbling (with Hayley Williams)

London night three:

• Us (with Gracie Abrams)
• Out of the Woods/Is It Over Now?/Clean

Dublin night one:

• State of Grace/You’re on Your Own Kid
• Sweet Nothing/Hoax

Dublin night two:

• The Albatross/Dancing With Our Hands Tied
• This Love/Ours

Dublin night three:

• Clara Bow/The Lucky One
• You’re On Your Own Kid

London night four (August):

• Everything Has Changed/End Game/Thinking Out Loud (performed with Ed Sheeran)
• King of My Heart/The Alchemy

London night five:

• Dear John/Sad Beautiful Tragic

London night six:

• I Did Something Bad
• My Boy Only Breaks His Favourite Toys/Coney Island

Our predictions:

British fans will be delighted that So Long, London lives to see another day as a potential surprise songs, though it’s a marked loss that Swift has finally played London Boy: THE ode to the capital, and her ex, Joe Alwyn. There’s a few collaborations with British artists that haven’t been played yet, either: I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (featuring One Direction’s Zayn Malik) or Florida!!! (Florence Welch), so they’re looking likely.

Taylor Swift’s set lasts for three hours and 15 minutes: up there with career-spanning performances from Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and The Cure. 

The main show begins with the appearance of a ticking clock on stage, which counts down from a total of two minutes while songs from Lady Gaga (Applause) and Lesley Gore (You Don’t Own Me) play in the background. 

Once the countdown reaches zero, dancers brandishing ginormous, pastel-hued flags walk out on stage to a backing track listing her various albums (the crowd’s biggest scream being reserved for when it says “My name is Taylor, and I was born in 1989!”). Then, the fabric flags fall to the floor, lifts and reveals Swift beneath, in the centre, ready to be hoisted up on a rising stage block to sing a short version of opener Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince (from Lover) before going straight into her biggest streaming hit, Cruel Summer.

Swift takes no substantial breaks during the three-hour plus set – aside from various outfit or stage changes in between Eras – but there are fleeting moments you can rest, including after the Speak Now section (which is a mere single song, Enchanted) which has a slightly longer interval before Swift begins to perform songs from Red. Don’t forget, either, to put on the special wristband you’re handed on entry – it flashes different colours throughout the set and can often signal surprise songs or special moments.

Prepare your friendship bracelets

Whether you’re a bona fide Swiftie or the parent or guardian of one, I guarantee you will have heard of friendship bracelets. Inspired by a lyric from Midnights’ You’re On Your Own, Kid (“So make the friendship bracelets / Take the moment and taste it”), Swift’s fans wear armfuls of homemade, largely plastic bracelets featuring beads that spell out song names or inside jokes. 

Then, once at the show, the fans “trade” bracelets with each other to make new friends. The internet is full of tutorials on how to make them, but if your show is drawing closer and you’re yet to make any, Amazon Prime is your best bet.

What to pack?

Despite what Gen Zs on TikTok may suggest, the Eras tour is just a concert. Thus, it doesn’t necessitate buying fancy new cameras, iPhones, earplugs or battery packs – but you would be wise to pack a jumper (it gets cold – and the ones for sale on the official merchandise will set you back around £60); those friendship bracelets, as well, of course, as your ticket. 

What to wear?

Sequins, glitter, cowboy hats – anything goes, as long as you go for it. Find the link to our all-ages guide on what to wear to Swift’s Era’s tour below. 

What to wear to the Eras tour

Learn the fan lyrics 

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the Eras tour, learning 11 albums worth of songs – plus the Vault tracks from her ‘Taylor’s Version’ rerecords – might seem like an impossible task. Unluckily, it’s not just Swift’s 274 official singles (46 of which make up the setlist) that you need to know, because the crowd adds special lines to multiple songs. 

During Delicate, from Reputation, fans yell the chant “One, two, three, let’s go b—h!” after she sings “We can’t make any promises, now can we, babe?” Chart-topping revenge anthem Bad Blood, meanwhile, taken from 2014’s 1989, sees fans screech the end of the line “You forgive / You forget / But you never let it go”. Swift’s knowing winks during the songs indicate she knows exactly what the crowd is gearing up for.

Who are the support acts?

US pop-rock band Paramore are the primary support act for all UK Eras shows, and typically begin their 45-minute set at 6.15pm. There are extra support acts for the final five shows at Wembley Stadium: Sofia Isella (15 August), Holly Humberstone (16 August), Suki Waterhouse (17 August), Maisie Peters (19 August) and Raye (20 August).

A guide to the Eras support acts

Standout moments so far – concert by concert

The Eras tour is a tightly-run ship revolving around immaculate choreography, a watertight setlist and a performer renowned for her professionalism, but that doesn’t mean every single night is the same. The weather can be temperamental, Swift could bring out a special guest, or you might just spot your favourite A-lister lurking within the crowd (or, more likely, the coveted VIP tent in front of the sound desk). And of course, there’s the secret song section, for which we’ve dedicated a separate section above this one.

Edinburgh: Night One

Fans present at the opening show in Edinburgh were quick to record the moment Swift had to take a break from performing Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve on acoustic guitar – as part of the secret songs set – because of a pesky hand-cramp. As Swift put it: “My hand has frozen in a weird way. This has never happened before!” 

Videos of her shivering on stage suggest the reliably-volatile Scottish weather was to blame. Another highlight came courtesy of her backing dancer Kam, recently in the news for his decision to buy a kilt (after worrying it was cultural appropriation), who contributes a city-specific line to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Edinburgh’s first one being “Ya wee raj”. Think of it as Taylor does Trainspotting.

Edinburgh: Night Two

Proving that the secret song section is truly what gets the crowd (and internet) talking, Swift’s decision to perform Crazier, a track taken from 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Movie – that she has never played live before – had Swifties around the globe hyperventilating, not least because its inclusion suggested it will appear on the rerecording of her debut album.

Elsewhere, fans of Amazon Prime Video’s hit Outlander would have been wise to peer towards the VIP tent, where the show’s cast – including Sam Heughan – were busy dancing the night away.

Edinburgh: Night Three

Scottish singer Nina Nesbitt, who watched the third show from the VIP tent, shared a moving message on Instagram about her long-term love for Swift. The 29-year-old, who hails from West Lothian, wrote: “It was so special to hear the songs that made me want to pick up a guitar back in the place I’m from”. 

Swift’s influence was also keenly felt during her surprise performance of Exile, in which the crowd – all 73,000 of them – dutifully sang Bon Iver’s parts of the song; you can see her joy in videos from the performance in which she’s grinning, in disbelief, that this many people know her music this inside-out.

Liverpool: Night One

You’ll be surprised to learn that Liverpool’s biggest Swiftie is not, in fact, a random teenage girl singing along to Fearless in her bedroom. Jurgen Klopp, the former Reds manager, who has spoken of his love for Swift’s music before, showed up on the first night at Anfield (wearing pink heart-shaped sunglasses, no less) to show his support. Elsewhere, Swift performed I Can See You, a Vault track from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), as the first secret song - fitting given it was filmed in the city last year. No appearance from Sir Paul McCartney - also an avid Swiftie - but there’s two nights left…

Swift used her 100th Eras Tour show to confirm that the tour will end this year, ending speculation that more dates would be added. “The celebration of the 100th show for me means this is the very first time I’ve acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is going to end in December. Like, that’s it,” she told the rain-sodden crowd at Anfield. “I think that this tour has really become my entire life,” she said during her intro to All Too Wel. “It’s taken over everything. I think I once had hobbies, but I don’t know what they were anymore.

“All I do when I’m not on stage is sit at home and try to think of clever acoustic song mash-ups and think about what you might want to hear.”

Liverpool: Night Two

Stood just a few heads back from where Swift was seated for the surprise songs set, nothing could have prepared me for the first track: This Is What You Came For, the 2016 hit originally performed by Calvin Harris and Rihanna – that Swift wrote. It will surely be on Reputation (Taylor’s Version); Harris, Swift’s superstar DJ ex-boyfriend, clearly couldn’t be bothered to deal with the social media attention, because he deleted his account on X after this performance. I’ve seen Swift on multiple tours, in wildly different stages of her career, but seeing her on Eras – so confident and self-assured – is a privilege. 

British rising star Griff, who will open for Swift on the second night at Wembley, was also present - warning that “if I don’t have a voice next week at Wembley it’s because I lost it at Eras a week early.” 

Liverpool: Night Three

A highlight of the Red set is always We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, when Swift’s dancer Kem tries out his best local slang. The third night in Scouseland saw him listen to the TikTok advice and yell “Jog on lad,” much to the delight of the crowd. The Red trend continued through to the surprise songs, when Swift performed the title track from that album – an ode to love, but for one night only, Liverpool FC. Or, of course, the Kansas City Chiefs.

A special mention goes to the Swifties who dedicated a selection of friendship bracelets to victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Swift had obviously been doing her homework before heading to the Welsh capital’s Principality Stadium, as she uttered a number of Welsh phrases throughout the gig, from “Shwmae Cardiff” (Hello Cardiff) to “Croeso I daith Eras” (Welcome to the Eras tour) and “Un, dau, tri, pedwar” (1, 2, 3, 4). Fan favourite dancer Kam, meanwhile, went for “ych a fi!” (gross) during We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. As the only indoor/closed-roof concert of the UK leg of Eras, meanwhile, some fans in Cardiff were left disappointed there was no firework display during Karma, the closing song.

London: Night One

The first night in the capital was always going to be starry, and Wembley certainly didn’t disappoint. Swift’s boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce, showed up with his brother Jason, along with supermodel Cara Delevingne, fashion designer Stella McCartney, actresses Rosamund Pike, Salma Hayek and Nicola Coughlan and even Labour leader Keir Starmer (with his wife, Victoria). Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales opted to celebrate his 42nd birthday at the show , watching from a private box with his children. 

As always, the surprise songs segment proved a winner, as Swift launched into The Black Dog, for the first time ever, which was inspired by her past visits to an unassuming boozer in Vauxhall. Swift has always had a special relationship with London, having lived here for a time when she was dating British actor Joe Alwyn, meaning her first night at Wembley (she has played at the stadium before, as part of 2018’s Reputation tour) was always going to be special. Little wonder she called it “the most exhilarating city in the world”! She even got the weather to bend to her every whim, with the day’s rare sun giving way to rain during Midnight Rain.

London: Night Two

The second night at Wembley took a look at Friday’s guestlist and said oh no, you’re not getting away with that. Two future Kings and a (potential) future Prime Minister had nothing on the second night’s VIP guests: Tom Cruise, Greta Gerwig, Liam Hemsworth, Rachel Zegler, Jamie Dornan, Hugh Grant (eating a bag of carrots in the VIP tent, no less), Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Emily Maitlis, Beth Mead and, again, Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce (seemingly with his full family in tow). 

The show turned into a “who’s who” of Hollywood, but it was the appearance of Swift’s beloved mother, Andrea - who got choked up by a hero’s welcome from fans - that touched the heartstrings. Eighteen years of guiding her daughter later, and she’s the biggest popstar in the world, her tickets a hotter commodity than gas or oil (*kind of). 

Also, the secret song choices made this path even more poignant: first up was thanK you aIMee (the capitalised letters spell out Kim, widely thought to be a reference to former nemesis Kim Kardashian) crossed with Mean, Swift’s Grammy-winning country single about classmate jibes and irrelevant haters from Speak Now, where she swapped the lyrics to “Someday I’ll be singing this song at Wembley”. Then came a long-awaited duet with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Castles Crumbling, also from Speak Now, a sparkling showcase for both women’s talents - and mutual respect and adoration.

London: Night Three

Travis Kelce appearing on stage as one of Swift’s backing performers for I Can Do It With A Broken Heart! The Sir Paul McCartney trading friendship bracelets from the VIP tent, where he was hanging out with daughter Stella! Swift bringing close friend Gracie Abrams out to sing Us, their collaboration from Abrams’s new album . Once again, it was the VIP guests who got the crowd talking: Macca at the top, closely followed by Jon Bon Jovi, Ellie Goulding, Sophie Turner, Cate Blanchett, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott and Piers Morgan. 

Swift also made a few pointed comments about the pitfalls of playing live (during the 10 minute-long All Too Well, she stopped for a few seconds, saying “I swallowed a bug, can you sing?”), and the talents of her extensive live band, seemingly in response to disparaging comments made by Dave Grohl in London the day before. At a Foo Fighters gig at the London Stadium, Grohl warned the crowd “Be nice! You don’t want the Swifties after you” before suggesting Swift doesn’t sing live at her live shows. 

Dublin: Night One

Swift was welcomed to Dublin with a bunch of flowers from her old friends – and “Irish fan club” – U2. “Already feeling that Irish hospitality!!” she posted on Instagram. She paid tribute to the “folklore” of Ireland and there were Irish references sprinkled throughout the evening, from a “haon, dó, trí, ceathair” countdown in I Can Do It With a Broken Heart to costume changes in the colours of the Irish flag. Paramore singer Hayley Williams also wore a Cranberries t-shirt for her support set.

Dublin: Night Two

Graham Norton showed up at the second Dublin date, with the presenter writing on Instagram that the show was “off the scale fabulous” and calling Swift a “class act in every way”. We wonder if he’s gunning for another appearance from Swift on his famous red sofa back in London; after all, she’s featured many times over the years. In August, ahead of the final Wembley shows, perhaps?

Dublin: Night Three

With Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks (who is currently on her own tour) watching on, Swift performed Clara Bow from The Tortured Poets Department for the first time. Introducing the song, which includes the lyric “You look like Stevie Nicks”, Swift said: “The reason I want to play this tonight is because a friend of mine is here who is watching the show and who has really been one of the reasons why I or any female artist gets to do what we get to do. She’s paved the way for us. And she’s mentored so many artists. I can’t tell you how rare that is. She’s a hero of mine and also someone that I can tell her any secret and she would never tell anybody. She’s really helped me through so much over the years.” Then, Swift sang You’re On Your Own Kid in full, a song Nicks previously said helped her to process the death of her bandmate, Christine McVie. Nicks was seen wiping away tears from the VIP tent during the performance. Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was also in attendance.

London: Night Four (August run)

It was always going to be an emotional show: the first since the tragic events in Southport and the cancelled run of shows in Vienna. Swift herself seemed to stay away from making a marked statement on either event, but she seemed happy to be back in her safe space, surrounded by more than 90,000 adoring fans, united in their love of music and refusing to succumb to hate or fear. 

The celebrity guests turned out in full force, too, from actors Idris Elba (whose vocals famously opened Swift’s hit London Boy, yet to be performed at the Eras tour), Jameela Jamil and Ambika Mod to ‘Chicken Shop Date’ host Amelia Dimoldenberg. Once again, though, the loudest cheers from the crowd were reserved for two very special ladies in Swift’s life: her mother, Andrea, and her publicist, Tree Paine.

But it was the night’s special guest who really got the audience whooping, weeping and hollering. English megastar Ed Sheeran appeared on stage halfway through Swift’s performance of their collaboration, Everything Has Changed, to perform with her; the pair went on to sing another of their songs together, End Game, and Sheeran’s own chart-topper Thinking Out Loud. Swift thanked him for taking the time to come out, saying: “He is like a second brother”. After that mic drop, Swift went on to perform a medley of King of My Heart, from Reputation (her album-ode to ex Joe Alwyn), and The Alchemy (awkwardly, a similarly gushing ode to her new beau, Travis Kelce). 

London: Night Five

It finally happened: she sang London Boy. Swift’s ode to her ex, the North London-raised actor Joe Alwyn, became a full-length love letter to the city where she lived for so long; it’s no secret that, over the past two decades, London has welcomed Swift with open arms perhaps more than any other global city. That surprise song choice leaves behind just one London-centric single for her to perform - So Long, London, from this year’s chart-topper The Tortured Poets Department. Fingers crossed she whips it out on the piano on the final show on August 20. Elsewhere, it was teen angst all round in the surprise songs department as Swift performed a medley of break-up anthems Dear John and Sad Beautiful Tragic. 

The Easter egg-hunters went into overdrive, too, after she appeared on stage for the Midnights section in a brand new costume/bodysuit. Last time she did that, she announced 1989 (Taylor’s Version) the day after. Here’s hoping that Reputation finally comes out of that vault...

London: Night Six

The deeper we get into the Eras tour - and the closer we get to it ending - the more intense the rumours grow that Swift is preparing to announce her final “rerecorded” albums, Reputation and Taylor Swift (her debut). Fans at the sixth show at Wembley went into overdrive when Swift performed I Did Something Bad as her first surprise song, a track taken from Reputation (that’s not yet been played on the Eras tour) that fans widely believed would herald the announcement. But, alas, the song was played sans any new news on when Reputation (Taylor’s Version) would arrive. Swift knew exactly what she was doing, of course, teasing fans even further when she signed off the show doing a snake symbol (Reputation’s mascot, basically).

Elsewhere, fans went wild when support act Hayley Williams (of Paramore) surprised them with a performance of Decode, taken from the Twilight soundtrack - and dedicated, for one night only, to that film’s star Robert Pattinson, who was at Wembley to support his wife (another support act) Suki Waterhouse. The evening’s highlight, though, had to be Sharon Osbourne showing up in a ‘Taylor for President’ t-shirt; Wembley to the White House, anyone?

Potential special guests

Swift has brought a number of famous guests on stage to sing with her throughout the Eras tour – typically artists with feature credits on her songs. The National’s Aaron Dessner, who produced much of her lockdown albums Folklore and Evermore, appeared in Santa Clara, California, to perform melodic break-up ballad Right Where You Left Me. With The National regularly touring the world to play festivals and their own gigs, could he make a surprise stop in NW London? Here’s hoping.

Then there’s sister-indie trio HAIM, who are personal close friends with Swift and featured on No Body, No Crime. Pictures of them out for a meal in London with Swift (and other famous faces, including Kate Moss, Lena Dunham and Andrew Scott) suggest they could make an appearance.

Other potential secret guests range from Lana Del Rey (who sang on Snow on the Beach, and is in the UK in August for Reading and Leeds festivals), Jack Antonoff (Getaway Car and more) and Zayn Malik (I Don’t Wanna Live Forever). All are probable, since Swift has already brought out Paramore’s Hayley Williams for their collaboration, Castles Crumbling, Gracie Abrams (for Us) and Ed Sheeran (for a mash-up of Everything Has Changed/End Game/Thinking Out Loud).

The secrets to look out for – and what they all mean

Ask any Taylor Swift fan what the secret to her colossal success is, and you might be surprised by their answer. Her emotionally vulnerable lyrics and 11 chart-topping studio albums come into play, of course, but it’s her Easter eggs – the secret clues she hides in her songs – that have established her as an unprecedented force in the music industry. And she’s done the same with the Eras concert, filling it with clues, tips and tricks hidden behind certain stages, lyrics or costumes that throw light on her life, her passions and her songs. Here we interpret it all for you. 

The show opens with Lover – to mark Taylor’s creative rebirth …

Released in 2019, Swift’s seventh studio album was meant to get the full bells and whistles treatment: chart-topping singles (Me!, You Need to Calm Down, Lover and The Man) and a sold-out tour (“Lover Fest” was supposed to be a worldwide phenomenon, that included a show at London’s BST Hyde Park). Lover was also intended to mark a creative rebirth for Swift, whose popularity had waned following public spats with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (that resulted in 2017’s Reputation). 

Instead, Covid arrived, the tour was cancelled, and some of the singles flopped (although the album did feature Cruel Summer, surprisingly now her biggest, most-streamed hit). Swift had multiple reasons to open the Eras tour with the Lover section, and track Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince. The album was her first record to be entirely hers – following her legal battle with former record label Big Red Machine, that has seen her rerecord much of her back catalogue – and it never got its glory days because of the pandemic, so she seems to be picking up where she left off. 

Some fans have even construed the choice to be aimed at former boyfriend Joe Alwyn, who she reportedly broke up with in March 2023 (the same month the Eras tour kicked off in the US), with Swift the all-American golden girl and he, the brooding British actor, the prince who wound up breaking her heart.

… Then the house burns down

For much of the Lover section, Swift performs on stage in front of a huge glass house with rooms nodding at previous music videos or Eras. As the titular track ends and she prepares to move into the Fearless era, the house bursts into fake flames and looks like it is burning down on stage. Could it symbolise the breakdown of her relationship with Alwyn, an end to her romantic side, or a potential hiatus post-Eras tour?

The Fearless dance

Nostalgia forms the heart of the Eras tour. Over two decades, Swift has released 11 studio albums packed with hits – from Love Story to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – and made billions of dollars from her music. The tour itself is a celebration of this (as Swift announces at the beginning: “We are about to go on a little adventure together”), as well as her old and new fans. The second part of the show is dedicated to 2008’s country gem Fearless – which won her first Grammy for Album of the Year – and features multiple nods to her younger years and earlier performances, including the jump and spin dance and heart sign she makes with her hands during the title song.

The meaningful outfits 

Colours are important in Taylor Swift’s World, because each album is colour-coded (gold for Fearless, purple for Speak Now, black for Reputation, etc). Those signifiers form the heart of many fans’ chosen outfits for the tour, but also Swift’s own style choices on stage. When she announced 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in Los Angeles on August 9, she swapped her usual outfits for blue variants (1989’s colour) throughout the show. The show’s newest Era, dedicated to 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, sees her wear a toned-down spin on a circus ringmaster outfit for I Can Do It With a Broken Heart (a knowing nod to her 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards outfit) – a song about powering through heartbreak to dazzle fans and critics – while the logo on the t-shirt she wears during 22 (from Red) changes depending on the show.

One particular outfit to keep an eye on is the black and red, snake-emblazoned sequin catsuit she wears during the Reputation era – because it’s the only outfit that hasn’t changed since the beginning of the tour. 

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart – and the Reputation glass boxes

ICDIWABH, mentioned above, is a defiant, gloriously poppy middle finger-up to anyone who thought Swift would buckle under the pressure of heartbreak and fame. “They said, “Babe, you gotta fake it ‘til you make it” and I did,” she sings. “Lights, camera, bitch smile, even when you wanna die”. The staging itself involves a motionless Swift, lying on the ground after performing The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, being picked up by two grinning circus masters, who strip her dress and replace it with the ringmaster outfit. After flopping and falling around like a ragdoll, Swift suddenly jerks to life and bursts into song – a true professional, at whatever personal cost.

During the Reputation section, meanwhile, and in particular Look What You Made Me Do, Swift performs in front of a collection of glass boxes containing dancers dressed in similar costumes to ones worn throughout her career. The song itself, which was originally aimed at West and Kardashian, is Swift’s way of standing up for herself in front of an industry who expected her to be the meek, good-girl country star, instead of a powerful woman. Taken together, the imagery of both songs (ICDIWABH and LWYMMD) supports this – Swift seeing herself as someone who hasn’t been allowed to grow up, whose entire adolescence (and now, adulthood) was catered to pleasing the public.

Taken from her fourth studio album, 2012’s Red, 22 marked a musical switch for Swift from country to pure pop. During her performance of the song at the Eras tour, she storms down the long stage with her crew of backing dancers to reach one lucky fan at the other end, who is handed the black (personally signed) trilby she wears during the performance (and wore in the original video). 

Fans looking to secure the hat would be best to direct their attention to the Taylor Nation social media accounts – allegedly run by a combination of 13 Management, her mother Andrea and father Scott – who personally choose the recipient. One such lucky fan was the late basketball player’s Kobe Bryant’s young daughter, Bianka, who was handed the hat (and embraced) by Swift in Los Angeles.

The Folklore house

Between the pop-tastic anthems of Red and 1989, Swift brings down the tempo for the Folklore section (twinned with Evermore on the European leg). The album, which she wrote and released during the pandemic, was a critical darling; co-written with and produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, it marked a switch from pop to a more indie, mature sound. During the set, she performs songs from Folklore and Evermore from atop a grassy woodland cabin (inspired by her 2021 Grammy performance) that is also home to the moss-covered piano where she sits and performs Champagne Problems.

So High School’s ode to Travis Kelce

When Swift began the Eras tour, she was newly single and heartbroken, tearing up on stage while performing for songs she had written in honour of former beau Joe Alwyn. Since then, she’s released The Tortured Poets Department, another break-up album widely interpreted to be about Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman who she dated afterwards. 

But her current boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce, has no reason to fear, because he gets his love story during So High School. Swift only sings part of the song, which is about her falling head over heels for this teenage-kind of love (and includes the line “You know how to ball / I know Aristotle”), but the accompanying dance is the clearest nod to Kelce. She and her backing dancers sit atop makeshift bleachers and “swag surf” – a waving motion typically used at US sporting events, that she was seen doing during a Kansas City Chiefs game earlier this year.

The Bejeweled TikTok dance

It’s easy to attribute the unprecedented success of the Eras tour to the rise of TikTok. The day after the tour began in Arizona in March 2023, I had seen it in its entirety – from my bedroom in London – thanks to people live-streaming from the concert, or uploading multiple videos. Since then, of course, there has been the blockbuster concert film, but the video sharing platform offered the first opportunity for international fans (or those who couldn’t afford tickets) to see the show. 

TikTok even provided Swift with a free choreographer. New Jersey-based creator Mikael Arellano went viral in 2022 with his dance to Bejeweled, the ninth track from Midnights, where he shimmies and shakes his hands and body to the chorus. It racked up billions of views and sure enough, when the Eras tour opened, Swift and her dancers did the same dance. As a way of saying thank you, Arellano was even called up to accept the much-fêted 22 hat in May 2023.

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Taylor Swift cancels Vienna Eras tour concerts after two arrested in alleged terror plot

Taylor Swift 's three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna were canceled after government officials confirmed a planned terrorist attack at Ernst Happel Stadium, the local concert promoter announced Wednesday.

The security situation was very serious and a tragedy was averted, Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer wrote in a social media post .

"We have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety," said Barracuda Music, the promoter for the Austrian shows. "All tickets will be automatically refunded within the next 10 business days."

Swift had been set to perform in Vienna on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Earlier Wednesday, Vienna Federal Ministry of the Interior officials confirmed the arrest of two individuals who are "suspected of having planned attacks at major events," including Swift's concerts.

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"During our investigations, we identified preparatory actions and noted that the 19-year-old suspect had a particular focus on the Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna," said Franz Ruf, director general for public security. He alleged that the suspect, an Austrian citizen, had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

Another suspect was later arrested in Vienna. Police searched the residence of one of the suspects in Ternitz, Lower Austria, and were analyzing items from the home. Local media, citing police sources, said three suspects were still on the run.

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"The cancellation of the Taylor Swift concerts by the organizers is a bitter disappointment for all fans in Austria," Nehammer wrote in an X post translated by the social media site.

He thanked emergency services that are investigating at "full speed."

'Making sure that her fans are kept safe'

Officials initially said police would increase security measures at the shows, but the performances were ultimately called off. Swift has performed 126 Eras Tour concerts so far, and these are her first cancellations. Other dates have been postponed due to weather.

This isn't the first time a concert has become a target. In 2017, a suicide bomber killed 22 people at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. The brothers responsible for the attack wanted to "advance the ideology of Islam," according to the judge who sentenced the surviving sibling.

“It’s a choice you never want to make, but she would have a really good rapport with the local police and government agencies,” says Andrea Davis, the president and CEO of the  Resiliency Initiative , a global consulting company focused on crisis management and risk mitigation planning. “These were credible threats, and it was the right thing to do. She has a pattern of making sure that her fans are kept safe.”

In fact, Swift confessed in Elle magazine in 2019 ahead of her Reputation Stadium Tour that her biggest fear concerns her fans' safety.

"After the Manchester Arena bombing and the Vegas concert shooting , I was completely terrified to go on tour this time because I didn’t know how we were going to keep 3 million fans safe over seven months," she wrote. "There was a tremendous amount of planning, expense, and effort put into keeping my fans safe."

Swift's only remaining European tour dates are five nights at Wembley Stadium in London from Aug. 15-20. She then returns to North America in October before wrapping up the Eras Tour in December.

Taylor Swift fans react: 'It's really devastating'

It's not uncommon for Swift's fans to cross oceans to see her perform , and many ticketholders are heartbroken over the cancellations.

Emily Reyes drove with her boyfriend John Bechtel and his sister Hannah Bechtel from Greenville, South Carolina, to Charlotte, North Carolina. "We paid for parking and we had just gotten around to our gate when I saw that all the Vienna shows had been canceled," Reyes, 23, says.

In April, she got three tickets to a Vienna show because it was cheaper than Swift's fall shows in Miami, and she wanted to surprise her sister-in-law. She made a custom "Reputation" catsuit to wear Saturday night.

"A lot of people are traveling for these shows, and it's really devastating," she says. "I wish that they could have rescheduled and just had a really high security to check everything and all belongings — even if that means clear bags and getting patted down and going through metal detectors."

Around 65,000 people were expected to attend each night as well as up to 15,000 people outside the stadium without tickets, which fed security concerns.

Other Swifties took to social media to share their disappointment over the jarring development.

• “Sitting in a Vienna hotel room processing the fact that the Taylor Swift concert I've been looking forward to for a year, that I flew halfway around the world for, has just been cancelled,” @wordnerd212 wrote on X.
• “Good job I’m not currently sat on a plane to Vienna for Taylor Swift… oh wait,” X user @carleypagett wrote.
• “We were meant to go and see Taylor Swift in Vienna tomorrow night,” @jessiblah wrote on X. “We were just saying we would start to make our friendship bracelets, I had packed the beads in my case. I’m heartbroken.”
• “I am devastated. For over a year I looked forward to this,” X user @Natascha_Strobl wrote. “I made all the bracelets. Taylor Swift in my home city. And now it’s not happening. I have no words. She will never come to Vienna again. That‘s just it. This meant so much. I so wanted to go this concert.”
• “I will need 3-5 business years to recover emotionally from Taylor Swift‘s shows being cancelled in Vienna,” @DJChenks wrote on X.

First cancellations of the Eras Tour

Of Swift’s 126 Eras Tour concerts, she has postponed two shows, delayed a show and canceled two opening acts due to weather.

In Nashville on May 7, a torrential downpour delayed the concert by four hours. Swift didn’t wrap until 1:30 a.m. On July 1, Gracie Abram’s opening set in Cincinnati was canceled after heavy rain delays. Swift brought Abrams out for a duet during her surprise set. In Buenos Aires, Swift pushed back her Oct. 10 show to Oct. 12 after heavy rain fell on the Argentinian capital.

"I love a rain show but I’m never going to endanger my fans or my fellow performers and crew,"  she wrote on X , formerly Twitter.

A week later in Rio de Janeiro, she moved her Nov. 18 concert to Nov. 20 because of sweltering temperatures, one day after a fan died at her show.

On Feb. 23, Sabrina Carpenter’s opening set was canceled in Sydney due to lightning.

Tickets to be refunded for Taylor Swift's Vienna shows

For fans with resale tickets through StubHub, the company says it will provide buyers with a 120% voucher toward another purchase. “Buyers who prefer a 100% cash refund can make the request directly in their StubHub wallet,” the site said Wednesday in a statement.

Barracuda Music, the Austrian tour promoter, posted that fans can expect full refunds within 10 business days and can get updates at https://www.oeticket.com/help/updates/ .

Second violent incident involving Taylor Swift fans

This is the second Swift-related violent incident in just over a week.

On July 29,  three children — ages 9, 7 and 6 — died after a mass stabbing  that injured 10 others in Southport, U.K., during a Taylor Swift-themed class meant for children.

Swif t spoke out on the incident  the day after the attack, saying she was "at a complete loss."

"The horror of yesterday's attack is washing over me continuously and I’m just completely in shock," she wrote on her  Instagram story .

An 18-year-old has been charged, and a wave of false messaging online that wrongly identified the suspect as an Islamist migrant triggered days of rioting. More than 140 people have been charged in relation to that violence.

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Arne Slot's first game in charge of the Reds sees the Merseysiders travel to Portman Road.

The Arne Slot era gets underway for Liverpool on Saturday as the Reds take on Premier League new boys Ipswich at Portman Road. 

After almost a decade with Jurgen Klopp at the helm, Liverpool are now under the stewardship of former Feyenoord boss Slot. Despite the change at the top, Reds fans might not witness much change on the field this term, with the club yet to make any new signings during the summer transfer window, and Slott favoring similar aggressive high pressing tactics to his predecessor.  

After a two-decade absence from the top flight, today's fixture marks the long-awaited return to the EPL for Ipswich. As with the two other promoted sides, the Tractor Boys are strongly tipped to head straight back down to the Championship by the bookies, but in boss Kieran McKenna they have one of the game's brightest managerial talents, with the Northern Irish coach strongly courted by both Chelsea and Brighton during the close season. Sammie Szmodics from Blackburn and Kalvin Phillips from Man City completed moves to the hosts on Thursday, and will go some way in helping Ipswich beat the drop, however both players are unlikely to be involved in today's season opener. 

Ipswich host Liverpool on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Portman Road, with kickoff set for 12:30 p.m. BST local time, making it a 7:30   a.m. ET or 4:30 a.m. PT start in the US and Canada and at 9:30 p.m. AEST kickoff in Australia.

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Back in May, Dutchman Arne Slot signed a three-year deal to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. 

How to watch Ipswich vs. Liverpool in the US without cable

Saturday's Ipswich vs. Liverpool match is streaming on USA Network, which you can access as part of your cable package or at the  NBC Sports website  with a valid login, and it can also be streamed via Sling TV and other, more expensive streaming TV services. 

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With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this. 

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. 

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