Beatles Classic Tour of Liverpool
3 Hours • 1 - 5 People per Cab
Overview
Activity details
Return to the Swinging Sixties on our 3-hour signature Beatles Classic tour of Liverpool & surrounding suburbs – the original and most popular of our Beatles tours!
What better way to learn about our fab lads from Liverpool than by hopping into your own private taxi tour, driven by a local expert driver guide?!
What's included
-private tour
-private vehicle
-local, knowledgeable guide
-flexible pick-up point
What's not included
City centre pick up (excluding Liverpool Cruise Terminal)
Itinerary
CHILDHOOD HOMES
Learn about the Beatles’ families and find out why John and Paul used to practice in the porch for their home. Discover which songs were written in Paul’s front room and find out why jelly babies were delivered to George’s house for his birthday. Photograph the sentimental pub just around the corner from Ringo’s home and school.
PENNY LANE
See the famous street that is in our ears and in our heart and which helped coin the 1967 hit. You’ll be able to see ‘a barber showing photographs’, the ‘shelter in the middle of the roundabout’ and find an 'old bank for a banker with a motorcar'!
STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
The inspiration for John Lennon’s 1967 hit. Have your photograph taken by the famous red gates to Strawberry Fields and find out why John loved it so much. Enjoy a 20 minute break at this fascinating site.
WHERE JOHN MET PAUL
Considered to be the most important meeting point in music history. You’ll go to where John Lennon met a 15 year old Paul McCartney for the first time in 1957.
ELEANOR RIGBY
In the same place where John was a choir boy you will also be able to see the real life tombstone that possibly influenced the famous 1966 song.
THE CHOIR BOY
You’ll pass by the church where Paul McCartney and his brother Mike used to sing as choir boys.
Highlights
-See the childhood homes of your four favourite lads
-Experience Penny Lane (incl. the famous sign & Barber Shop, St. Barnabus Church and more…)
-Strawberry Field (incl. a 20 minute stop for refreshments and photos)
-Woolton village (where John met Paul) and Eleanor Rigby’s grave
-Want to see our own version of Abbey Road? Ask your guide…
-There are so many highlights during this Fab 4 tour that you will be able to cherish forever!
Additional information
Check-in details
Please be ready to meet your guide 5 minutes before the start of the tour.
Extras
OPTIONAL ADD-ON 1: BEATLES EARLY YEARS TOUR
Why not add-on the city centre highlights associated with The Beatles? Our Fab 90 Minutes Tour will add:
- John Lennon’s Birthplace
- LIPA & Georgian Quarter
- Beatles Statues
- A Case History sculpture
- Brian Epstein’s story
OPTIONAL ADD-ON 2: LIVERPOOL HIGHLIGHTS
Why not add-on our Liverpool Highlights Tour showcasing the very best of Liverpool! Add 4 hours to your Classic Beatles Tour and include:
- Liverpool Cathedrals
- Anfield and Liverpool FC
- Castle Street and the Museum Quarter
- Liverpool Historic Waterfront
- St. Georges Hall
- More time at Strawberry Field
OPTIONAL ADD-ON 3: LIVERPOOL EXPRESS HIGHLIGHTS
Why not add-on our Liverpool Express Highlights showcasing some of the top highlights in double-express time:
- Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
- Museum Quarter on William Brown Street
- Liverpool Historic Waterfront
FAQs
How many people fit into a taxi?
Our taxi cabs can carry up to 6 guests. Some have less seats (5) but we can usually accommodate & make things work for our guests.
What's included in the price?
Included is a private tour with one of our specialist Beatles tour driver guides inside the comfort of a Hackney Carriage “Black Cab” taxi.
Are your tours & drivers insured?
Fab 4 Taxi Tours is fully insured & only employs fully insured taxi drivers. Additionally, most drivers have also completed the Liverpool Hackney Taxi Driver First Aid Course & Management of Potential Emergencies Workshop.
Should I tip my driver guide?
If you’ve had a great experience and you feel your driver guide deserves a gratuity it will be accepted with thanks.
Where can I share my pictures?
We love to see what you’ve been up to on our tours! You can share photos of your adventures on Instagram by using the hashtag #fab4taxitours. Not on Instagram? Email us your pictures or videos to social@fab4taxitours.com
Are there fixed pick-up/drop-off points?
Usually we can pick up anywhere within Liverpool city centre (postcodes L1, L2, L3) or at any hotel, landmark or railway station in the city. You can add your pick-up location at booking. We also offer a door-to-door service from/to your home if you live locally. Speak to us about your requirements, we are happy to help.
Can I take my pet?
We offer pet-friendly tours but please speak to our office before booking by sending an email to info@fab4taxitours.com for more information. Guide dogs or hearing dogs are always allowed.
Can I be picked up at Liverpool John Lennon Airport or centrally within Liverpool?
Sure! Check out our “Meet Your Guide” section for central pick up locations (and airport pick ups!) on our hotel travel page info here.
Is my taxi guaranteed to be "black" and/or "traditional" as the old taxis are/were?
Our Black Cabs (Hackney Carriage cabs) come in different colours (of which the majority are black). As times move on and modern vehicles are introduced into the Hackney Carriage fleet options, we cannot guarantee a “traditional” or “black” taxi. You can, however, request a traditional taxi cab if you wish.
Cancellations
Cancellation more than 24 hours before tour departure time – full refund or transfer to another date or tour.
Cancellation within 24 hours or less of tour departure time – no refund or transfer to another date will be given.