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River cruise and sightseeing bus tour in Liverpool
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Highlights

  • Relax on a cruise down the River Mersey and take an open-top bus tour to experience Liverpool's waterfront.
  • Enjoy entertaining digital commentary about Liverpool's music and maritime history while cruising the River Mersey.
  • Learn about Liverpool's unique charm through tales of smuggling, music, and war during your river cruise.
  • Explore Liverpool's iconic sights on land with a fabulous open-top bus tour after your river cruise.
  • Start your adventure at Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal, where buses depart every 30 minutes for the city tour.

Your Experience

Discover the best way to experience the city and appreciate the waterfront of Liverpool by relaxing on a cruise down the River Mersey. Enjoy an open-top bus tour that showcases Liverpool's iconic sights.

River Cruise Experience

Take in the views of Liverpool's riverside architecture and wildlife as you listen to entertaining digital commentary, learning about the city's fascinating music and maritime history. Hear tales of smuggling, music, and war that have shaped this friendly city over the years.

Sightseeing Bus Tour

Explore Liverpool on a fabulous open-top bus tour, visiting all of its most iconic sights on land. The tour starts from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal, with buses departing every 30 minutes outside the ferry terminal (Mersey Ferries Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DP, UK).

Meeting Points

Start your river cruise from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal. Upon returning to Liverpool Pier Head from the River Cruise, the City Explorer open-top bus tour will be there at Pier Head to continue your journey.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Start your river cruise from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and hop on the city bus every 30 minutes outside the ferry terminal.(Mersey Ferries Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal, Pier Head, Liverpool L3 1DP, UK)
  • Know in advance:This cruise departs hourly and sails from Liverpool Pier Head (Gerry Marsden) Terminal, calling at Seacombe and Woodside, Wirral
  • From 26 February 2026, MERSEY FERRIES be offering a free digital audio guide as part of a one-month trial. Scan the QR code located at each ferry terminal or onboard the Mersey Ferry to access it. Please bring your own headphones and a fully charged phone with mobile data
  • The open-top bus ticket is valid for 48 hours once it has been redeemed and the stops included are: Liverpool Pier Head; Mathew Street; Walker Art Gallery and St George's Hall; Metropolitan and Anglican Cathedrals; The Philharmonic Hall and Pub; St Luke's; China Town; Cains Brewery; Liverpool Marina, M&S Arena and Conference Halls; Albert Dock
  • After booking, you'll receive a confirmation voucher, which you'll need to bring with you on the day of your cruise to exchange for your ticket at Liverpool Pier Head. Please arrive 30 minutes in advance to redeem your voucher
  • Please be aware when booking that peak times are from 12.00 pm-3.00 pm
  • The first bus tour currently leaves the Royal Albert Dock Liverpool at 10.00 am, and the last tour leaves at 4.00 pm
  • When you return to Liverpool Pier Head from the River Cruise, the City Explorer open-top bus tour will be there at Pier Head to continue your journey
  • The Woodside ferry terminal is currently closed for refurbishment

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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