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Highlights
- Combine a 50-minute Mersey ferry ride with an open-top city tour using one ticket valid for 12 months as you explore Liverpool by river and road.
- Use your ferry ticket for any sailing on your chosen day, then ride the City Explorer bus on the same day or the next within a 48-hour window.
- Tour 14 city landmarks on the City Explorer route, from Royal Albert Dock to the Cavern Quarter and the Chinese Arch in Liverpool Chinatown.
- Listen to digital commentary on your device during the Mersey ferry ride, or request a fact sheet, then hear live insights from guides on the bus.
Your Experience
Experience the best of Liverpool by land and water with a combined river cruise & sightseeing bus tour. This combo ticket allows you to explore the city's iconic waterfront aboard the world-famous Mersey Ferry and visit top landmarks on an open-top bus.
Getting started
Book your joint ticket online in advance—no fixed date or time selection is required, giving you full flexibility. Online tickets remain valid for up to 12 months from purchase. Your bus tickets are valid for 48 hours from your cruise ticket validation.
What to expect
River Mersey Cruise
Take a 50-minute sightseeing voyage along the River Mersey on the River Explorer Cruise. Enjoy picturesque views of the Liverpool and Wirral waterfronts while learning about the area’s rich history via recorded audio commentary.
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Go on a 50-minute circular sightseeing cruise along the River Mersey.
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The journey offers unrivalled views of Liverpool and Wirral’s famous waterfronts.
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Recorded audio commentary provides engaging information about the history and heritage of the area.
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Cruise tickets remain valid for use on your chosen travel date or the day of purchase.
City Explorer Bus Tour
Hop on the City Explorer Liverpool open-top bus to discover 14 of the city's most celebrated landmarks. A live tour guide accompanies every bus to provide entertaining insights and cultural background as you travel through Liverpool.
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Ride on an open-top double-decker bus for panoramic city views.
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A live, knowledgeable tour guide travels on every vehicle to share local stories.
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The route includes stops at 14 key landmarks, including the Royal Albert Dock, Cavern Quarter, and Chinese Arch.
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Your bus tour ticket covers both the day of your cruise and the following day for maximum sightseeing.
Inclusions
- Mersey River Cruise:**
- 50-minute round-trip River Mersey cruise
- Boarding from Liverpool Gerry Marsden - Pier Head (near stop #2 - Canada Boulevard)
- Complimentary digital audio guide
- Printed cruise route fact sheet (on request)
- Access to the onboard café bar
- Access to onboard toilets
- Liverpool Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour:**
- 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off City Explorer Liverpool bus tour
- Access to 14 stops
- Live guide on board the bus
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.