The Cavern Club

Famous for the Beatles having played their early years at the club, the Cavern Club originally opened as a jazz club and remains a music venue today.

Nearby Attractions

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Liverpool Town Hall
The Town Hall has been operational for over 250 years, and its interior is considered one of the most stunning complete works of Georgian decor.
Mathew Street
Though it was originally a market street, it is now synonoymous with the Cavern Club and the Beatles.
Eleanor Rigby Statue
In 1982, the statue was dedicated in Liverpool to 'All the lonely people.'
Statue of John Lennon
Bronze statue of John Lennon in Mathew Street near Cavern Club.
Radio City Tower
Also known as St John's Beacon, the radio tower has an observation deck 558 steps up in the air. We suggest taking the lift.
Cilla Black
One of Liverpool's locals - a coat girl at the Cavern Club - who went on to have a successful music career.

Related Tours

The Best of Liverpool: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

Discover Liverpool, the proud hometown of the Beatles, a city famous for its docks and maritime history, rich in the arts, music, culture, and iconic architecture.

On your private walking tour of Liverpool, you will: 

  • Stroll the atmospheric streets of Liverpool's historical city centre, rich in medieval history, and packed with a maritime character; 
  • Discover how Liverpool developed from a Medieval trading town to the Second City of the British Empire from 1207 to the present;
  •  Visit the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Britain's biggest Cathedral which took 74 years to build from the foundation stone being laid in 1904;
  • Pass by the Cavern Club, the legendary music venue located famously known as the birthplace of The Beatles;
  • Stop for a photo at the John Lennon Statue on Mathew Street;
  • Enjoy a walking tour of the magnificent Royal Albert Dock built in 1846 to learn the history of Liverpool’s thriving Commerce in the 19th Century;
  • Pass through the Liverpool Town Hall, built-in 1749 and one of the finest surviving Georgian buildings in the UK;
  • Discover the birthplace of the Merseybeat sound and Beatlemania in a city with music at its heart;
  • Visit the iconic Royal Liver Building, open to the public for the first time in its 100+ year history;
  • Enjoy access to its hidden secrets, and journey up to the 15th floor for astounding panoramic views across Liverpool from the most iconic viewing point in the city (tickets included).


Discover the vibrant, historic, and picturesque city of Liverpool, a city in northwest England on the River Mersey and the Irish Sea. Famously the home of the Beatles and named the Capital of Culture in 2008 after many years of regeneration, learn all about Liverpool’s famous maritime past, and role in the Industrial Revolution.

Admire the dazzling architectural splendour of some of Europe’s grandest listed heritage buildings, such as the city’s ‘Three Graces’ down on the harbour, and enjoy the fresh air and charming atmosphere as you tread the cobbled streets down to the docks.

As the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is synonymous with the world’s most musically influential band and the Beatlemania phenomenon. On this fascinating private walking tour of Liverpool, you will discover an extraordinary city that not only produced the Fab Four but is also home to five universities it is a pioneer in the arts, academia, drama, music, culture, architecture and industrial innovation.

Tour the Anglican Cathedral, dating to 1904 and Britain’s largest cathedral before visiting the Royal Albert Dock area, built-in in 1846 it is the world’s first non-combustible warehouse system. Today, this fine collection of Grade I listed buildings forms the heart of Liverpool's UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Pier Head, St George’s Quarter and more. Backdropped by the waterfront, it is also the site of Liverpool’s most-popular selfie spot, an iconic life-size statue of John, Paul, Ringo and George!

Marvel at Liverpool’s flamboyant Town Hall, an eccentric 18th-century marvel adorned with goddesses and pineapples. See also Wellington Column, a statue erected in the Duke of Wellington’s honour, formed of melted-down cannons from the Battle of Waterloo, and finally end at St George’s Hall, with its dazzling neoclassical design, and close to restaurants and bars of this fantastic city.

The next stop is the iconic ‘Three Graces’ at the Cunard, Port of Liverpool, and Royal Liver Building. Your guide will finish your tour with you at the Royal Liver, where you will have entrance tickets to visit the top. In 2019, the building just opened to the public for the first time in its history.

At 322 feet tall, it was at one time the tallest building in Europe, was one of the first-ever skyscrapers to be built using reinforced concrete and boasts breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views from the 15th floor. 

Welcome to Liverpool: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Enjoy a Beatles-themed walking tour with an expert, passionate private guide around the vibrant city of Liverpool, the iconic home of the Fab Four with tickets included to The Beatles Story Museum.

On your private tour you will: 

  • Hear about the band’s humble early beginnings to fan-crazed global fame;
  • Learn about the beating heart of Liverpool’s iconic music scene and the venues where the Beatles honed their craft;
  • See the Eleanor Rigby Statue where you’ll hear about her famous musical creator and her Liverpool connection;
  • Visit 62 Stanley Street, the site of Hessy’s Music Centre where the Beatles bought their instruments; 
  • Stop by the statue of Brian Epstein who was the Beatles’ manager from 1962 until his death in 1967;
  • Walk down the iconic Matthew Street famous for its many connections to Beatlemania- stopping by The Grapes pub where they would enjoy a drink, the Wall of Fame and the John Lennon Statue;
  • Visit the iconic Cavern Club where the Beatles regularly played live - the place that launched the Fab Four;
  • Enter Derby Square with the impressive neo-Baroque monument of Queen Victoria - with a picture of the Beatles beside it
  • See Liverpool’s majestic Town Hall, where both the Queen and the Beatles have waved at the crowds from its balcony;
  • Snap the ultimate photo with the iconic life-size bronze Beatles statues on Liverpool's Waterfront, erected to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the band's last home gig; 
  • Wander around the famous Pier Head admiring the famous Liverpool Skyline, and learn about Liverpool’s Three Graces: the Port of Liverpool Building, the Cunard Building, and the Liver Building (pronounced Ly-ver);
  • Stroll the waterfront and see the picturesque area of Mann Island, the Royal Albert Dock - including the amazing Quay Confectionary shop, and the statue of pop idol Billy Fury overlooking the Mersey; 
  • End your tour at the Beatles Story Museum, the world's largest permanent exhibition devoted to telling the story of The Beatles' rise to fame that you will explore at your own leisure.

As the birthplace of the mop-haired Fab Four, Liverpool is a fascinating pilgrimage site for Beatles fans. A historic maritime city, Liverpool is home to quaint cobbled streets, historic buildings and spectacular views over the Mersey.  


On this private tour with an expert, passionate guide, you will learn all about the early lives of the Beatles in Liverpool, where they lived and went to school, how they met and formed a band - you’ll see where they bought their first instruments and were signed by Brian Epstein. You’ll hear all about their meteoric rise to fame - and the ensuing Beatlemania

Your tour will take you past the statue of Eleanor Rigby, and the John Lennon statue, before walking down musical memory lane Matthew Street: one of the most famous streets in the world, home of the notorious, legendary Cavern Club, which opened in 1957 as a jazz club and later became synonymous with the Beatles who played here live regularly. Your guide will show you inside this iconic institution.

You’ll also be able to pop into The Grapes pub, a favourite of the Beatles who would have a drink here between sets at the nearby Cavern. You’ll walk from Derby Square up Castle Street flanked by beautiful and historic buildings and shop fronts, a lively street full of bars and restaurants, towards the magnificent Town Hall - where both royalty and the Beatles have stood at the balcony.  

Then, you’ll head down to the picturesque waterfront where you’ll see the famous Liverpool skyline, the historic buildings known as the Three Graces, the Albert Dock, and the amazing life-size bronze statues of the Beatles overlooking the Mersey.

Your tour ends outside the Beatles Story Museum, where your guide will give you your tickets and leave you to explore the world’s largest permanent collection of Beatles memorabilia. 

Express Beatles Tour: Private Liverpool Tour in a London Taxi

This 2-hour private Beatles tour offers an exciting introduction to the city of Liverpool and its most famous band, all in the company of a passionate driver-guide and an iconic London Taxi.

On this private driving tour, you will:

  • Enjoy an introduction to both the Beatles and their home city of Liverpool in the comfort of a traditional London taxi;
  • Visit the area of Woolton Village where you can find John Lennon's childhood home;
  • Stop by the Strawberry Fields and snap an iconic photo by the gates;
  • Explore the legendary Penny Lane and hear the story behind the hit song;
  • Discover Baltic Triangle, one of the city’s most dynamic and creative areas;
  • See some of Liverpool’s most famous monuments including the Fab Four statues on the historic waterfront;
  • Pass by at Mathew Street, home of the Cavern Club and the birthplace of Beatlemania;
  • End up in the Cavern Quarter, a vibrant hub for nightlife, live music and Liverpool's rock and roll heritage;
  • Hear songs by the Beatles along with explanations of the events that inspired them.

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, collectively known as the Beatles, are undoubtedly Liverpool’s most famous sons. Many of the city’s historic quarters, buildings and monuments are associated with the famous foursome and their rise to fame. Throughout your private driving tour with an expert local driver-guide, you will gain a valuable introduction to Liverpool and encounter a carefully curated selection of iconic sites connected to the Beatles.

Your tour will begin at your accommodation in Central Liverpool where your driver-guide will pick you up and begin your crash course into the Beatles’ early years. One of your first stops will be Penny Lane, the famous street immortalised in The Beatles' 1967 song of the same name. Located in the south of Liverpool near the neighbourhoods of Mossley Hill and Allerton, Penny Lane represents a unique window into the band members’ formative years, as it was part of their daily landscape and a spot for youthful gatherings. Today, it remains a popular pilgrimage site for Beatles fans and offers visitors a peek into mid-20th century Liverpool. Your guide will explain why it is a symbol of the band’s early life and has become a nostalgic landmark for Beatles fans worldwide. They will make sure to pass by the site of Tony Slavin's Barber Shop, which is also namechecked in the song.

Your route will continue to the suburb of Woolton Village. This charming corner of the south of Liverpool boasts a combination of quaint architecture, beautiful green spaces, and sites of significant interest to Beatles fans. Not only is it home to St. Peter's Church, where John Lennon first met Paul Mc Cartney after seeing him perform at the church fete, but you can also find the grave of Eleanor Rigby who gave her name to another of the Fab Four's most famous songs. Just outside Woolton Village, your guide will also show you Strawberry Field and allow you to snap a photo of the vibrant red gates. This former Salvation Army children’s home in Liverpool famously inspired John Lennon’s song, “Strawberry Fields Forever.” Your guide will explain why Strawberry Field held a special place in his life after serving as a playground for John as a young boy.

You will then head to Liverpool's Historic Waterfront which stretches along the River Mersey and showcases centuries of maritime heritage. Your guide will provide a crash course in its fascinating history and architecture before taking you to the Beatles Statue near the majestic Three Graces. These larger-than-life bronze statues of the Fab Four celebrate Liverpool’s cultural impact on the world through music. You can then dip into the trendy Baltic Triangle, a former industrial hub which has since transformed into a buzzing neighbourhood packed with independent businesses, art spaces, music venues, and cutting-edge dining. The area around Jamaica Street in particular is full of exciting street art and you should be able to spot John, Paul, George and Ringo among the murals.

Last but certainly not least, you will drive to Mathew Street, home of the world-famous Cavern Club, where the Beatles played almost 300 shows. Widely considered to be the birthplace of Beatlemania, the street is seeped in rock and roll history and remains a thriving centre for live music and nightlife to this day. Located in what is now called Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter, you will soon see why it is a must-visit for Beatles fans, music lovers, and anyone interested in Liverpool’s cultural history.

As your tour comes to an end, your guide will drop you off in the Cavern Quarter to explore further or simply relax and soak up the vibes. You'll be left with lasting memories of your jam-packed jaunt around one of the city’s most emblematic areas, peppered with music and interesting trivia about the Beatles and their formative years in their beloved hometown.

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