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Liverpool: Theatrical History Tour and The Dead House

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Liverpool: Theatrical History Tour and The Dead House
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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
34 reviews

Get spooked on a tour of Liverpool's 7 original streets, led by a theatrical guide. Encounter architectural contrasts including the regal Town Hall and crooked back alleys. End in a medieval garden beneath a Gothic spire accessed by a secret trapdoor!

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Duration 1.5 hours
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5
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A
Angelia – Ireland

Fun and interesting, we heard great stories and laughed out loud. The guides were theatrical and showed us the weird and wonderful parts of Liverpool. Thoroughly recommend.

5
5 out of 5 stars
K
Kathy – United Kingdom

the tour was really good. knowledgeable and entertaining guides

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Queen Victoria Monument

  • Guided tour, Walk (15 minutes)

  • Guided tour, Walk (25 minutes)

  • Liverpool Town Hall

    Guided tour, Walk (15 minutes)

  • Nelson Monument, Liverpool

    Guided tour, Walk (10 minutes)

  • Guided tour, Walk (5 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    5 Old Churchyard, Liverpool L2 8GW, UK

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get exclusive access to the subterranean morgue of Liverpool's The Dead House
  • Explore the original 7 streets of Liverpool
  • Be entertained by a theatrical performance that brings Liverpool's grisly history to life

Full description

Embark on a history tour of Liverpool led by a theatrical guide, and marvel as the city's original streets are brought to life using street theater techniques. Get exclusive access to the darkest and less well known avenues, and encounter landmarks such as the lofty banking halls of Castle Street.

Admire the regal opulence of the Town Hall and venture down crooked back alleys and lamp-lit lanes in the now bustling commercial district. End within the boundary of a medieval garden, hidden beneath a Gothic spire, entered through a trapdoor.

Named by the American author, Hermann Melville as the "Liverpool Dead House" for its grisly and gruesome nature, the undergroud morgue is located within the quiet surroundings of the Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas and has remained closed to the public for over a century. Learn the history of the site, such as how it was used as a temporary police station during World War II, and how in the 18th and 19th centuries locals would come to peer through the grim iron grates and gaze upon the faces of the deceased.

 

Includes

  • Theatrical walking tour
  • Exclusive access to The Dead House
  • Refreshments
  • Torches
  • Coffins

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Queen Victoria Monument, Derby Square, Liverpool.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Please note that you must bring your own torch
  • The underground location is not open to the public and participants enter at their own risk
  • This tour is not recommended for those with limited mobility, the visually impaired or those of a delicate disposition
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible
  • Wherever possible, the local supplier will always try to accommodate those with mobility issues or disabilities to make the tour inclusive for everyone. Please advise on booking if you have any disabilities or mobility issues
  • This is family-friendly activity, but all children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Strictly Guide Dogs Only
  • Strict No Smoking Policy including Vapes and E-Cigarettes
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Angelia – IrelandJune 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Fun and interesting, we heard great stories and laughed out loud. The guides were theatrical and showed us the weird and wonderful parts of Liverpool. Thoroughly recommend.
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Kathy – United KingdomFebruary 23, 2025 – Verified booking
the tour was really good. knowledgeable and entertaining guides
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Bridin – IrelandJanuary 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guides were excellent; and brought the tour to life with theatrical humour, wit and fun.

Product ID: 102635

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