No visit to Liverpool is truly complete without checking out the legacy of the legendary Beatles, and there's no better way to do it than the Magical Mystery Tour. Conducted by Cavern City Tours, the highly acclaimed tour takes you on a nostalgic journey through the life and times of the Fab Four. There's lots to see and do on the tour including a visit to their childhood homes, learning about how they met and checking out places that inspired them. Professional and highly knowledgeable tour guides fill you in on every aspect of tour. The two-hour tours commence at the Tourist Information Center at the Albert Dock, and end at the iconic Cavern Club where you can chill out while listening to some great local tunes.

Liverpool has a fascinating dockside heritage, and there's no better way to discover it than by the fantastic cruises offered by Mersey Ferries. Magnificent historic vessels take you on a journey over the Mersey to witness the stunning heritage sites on its banks. River Explorer, one of their most popular cruises, takes visitors on a 50 minute journey to explore the river's influence on the city's history and heritage. Tours commence at the terminal at Pier Head, with an option to hop off at the other two terminals and complete the cruise at your own pace. Breathtaking vistas of the city are in order; so don't forget your camera. One of the city's most popular attractions, this one is a must-do.

Be ready to scream, and also learn some history in the process with Shiverpool Ghost Tours. This company takes visitors on night-time tours of Liverpool, with the guides and actors putting up a great act, being entertaining and scary at the same time, and presenting one with some real facts about the city's past. Tours cover various categories such as The Hope City Shivers, Full Moon Tour, Friday the 13th Tour and special tours for hen and stag nights, corporate tours and private parties. Check website for schedule.

When one mentions the city of Liverpool, The Beatles is one of the first things to crop up in one's mind. Beatles Fab Four Taxi Tour provides one with a tour of the places in Liverpool which are of significance, as far as The Beatles are concerned. Upto five people can be accommodated in their private cab, which will pick you up from your hotel. Tour packages range from Epstein, a two hour quickie, to Starr, a five hour extravaganza. On these tours, one can expect to be taken to places such as the homes of the four Beatles, Strawberry Field, Penny Lane, Dovedale Tower, Matthew Street and St. Peters Church.