Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour with Reel Tours
by Reel Tours
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This walking tour explores Liverpool’s role as a frequent filming location for both major Hollywood movies and independent films. The guide, Gary Lunt, has worked on numerous productions in the region and shares stories about how Liverpool has been portrayed on screen, including connections to Gotham City, Tom Hardy, and Samuel L. Jackson. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers roughly 2.6 miles on foot. It starts at Williamson Square, one of the city’s earliest squares, and continues to locations such as the Eleanor Rigby statue on Stanley Street, the famous Cavern Club exterior on Mathew Street, and Castle Street, known for three major film shoots. Along the way, participants learn about local history as well as the films and TV shows shot at each site. Continuing toward the River Mersey, the tour passes the Strand, highlighting its importance to Liverpool’s docks and cinema history. At Pier Head, guests see the "Three Graces": the Port of Liverpool, Cunard, and Royal Liver Building, with explanations of their appearances in film. The Royal Liver Building stop includes visual aids showing its transformations for various productions. Further stops include Exchange Flags, with views of Martins Bank and Liverpool Town Hall and their film roles; Dale Street, noted for a connection to Tom Hardy; and William Brown Street, featuring several cultural landmarks and its extensive use in film and TV. The tour ends on the steps of St. George’s Hall, where guests hear backstage stories involving A-list actors and learn about the site’s use as a stand-in for multiple international cities. The tour is guided by Gary Lunt, owner of Reel Tours, who brings personal insights from his experience in the local film industry. The only included item is the guide service. The tour is conducted entirely outdoors.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Williamson Square
The tour begins at Williamson Square, one of Liverpool’s earliest squares. This spot is a significant film location and includes cultural attractions such as the Williamson Square Fountain.
20 min
Eleanor Rigby Statue
On Stanley Street, guests see two film locations plus the Eleanor Rigby statue, one of Liverpool’s first statues dedicated to The Beatles. The guide explains the hidden history of the statue and the nearby filming sites.
10 min
The Cavern Club
The tour walks along Mathew Street to view the exterior of the world-famous Cavern Club. The guide shares the street’s musical history and its use in various films and TV shows. Although the interior is not visited, photos show what it looked like in the 1960s.
10 min
Castle Street
Castle Street has been featured in three major motion pictures. Visitors hear about the filming process and see views of Liverpool Town Hall and the Queen Victoria monument. The guide also recounts the street’s local history, including the fact that a castle once stood there.
10 min
The Strand
Near the River Mersey, the guide explains the Strand, an 8-mile road linking many of Liverpool’s docks, and its key role in the progress of cinema.
10 min
Pier Head
At Pier Head on the River Mersey, guests view the ‘Three Graces’: the Port of Liverpool building, the Cunard building, and the Royal Liver Building. The guide explains their appearances in Hollywood blockbusters and independent films, as well as the river’s significance in local productions.
20 min
Royal Liver Building
Outside the Royal Liver Building entrance, visual aids show the films and TV shows that have featured the landmark. The guide shares behind-the-scenes details, including how the building was transformed to resemble 1940s downtown Manhattan.
5 min
Exchange Flags
From Exchange Flags, guests see the exteriors of Martins Bank and Liverpool Town Hall. The guide discusses their history and film appearances, highlighting recent Hollywood blockbusters and musical connections.
10 min
Dale Street
Midway along Dale Street, the guide reveals details about a notable local film and explains why Tom Hardy favors this location.
5 min
William Brown Street.
At William Brown Street, guests look over St John’s Gardens, the World Museum, Central Library, Walker Art Gallery, and County Sessions House. This area has extensive film and TV history, with performances by well-known actors and Oscar winners over many decades.
10 min
St. George's Hall
The tour concludes at St. George’s Hall steps with stories about major productions filmed nearby. The guide shares backstage anecdotes involving A-list actors and explains how the hall has doubled for multiple cities worldwide, as well as its influence on local businesses and individuals.
15 min
Meeting point
In Williamson Square, just in front of the main entrance of the Playhouse Theatre, I will arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
The tour ends at St George's Hall which is located just opposite the Empire Theatre and Liverpool Lime Street Train Station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour with Reel Tours
by Reel Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£40Overview
This walking tour explores Liverpool’s role as a frequent filming location for both major Hollywood movies and independent films. The guide, Gary Lunt, has worked on numerous productions in the region and shares stories about how Liverpool has been portrayed on screen, including connections to Gotham City, Tom Hardy, and Samuel L. Jackson. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers roughly 2.6 miles on foot. It starts at Williamson Square, one of the city’s earliest squares, and continues to locations such as the Eleanor Rigby statue on Stanley Street, the famous Cavern Club exterior on Mathew Street, and Castle Street, known for three major film shoots. Along the way, participants learn about local history as well as the films and TV shows shot at each site. Continuing toward the River Mersey, the tour passes the Strand, highlighting its importance to Liverpool’s docks and cinema history. At Pier Head, guests see the "Three Graces": the Port of Liverpool, Cunard, and Royal Liver Building, with explanations of their appearances in film. The Royal Liver Building stop includes visual aids showing its transformations for various productions. Further stops include Exchange Flags, with views of Martins Bank and Liverpool Town Hall and their film roles; Dale Street, noted for a connection to Tom Hardy; and William Brown Street, featuring several cultural landmarks and its extensive use in film and TV. The tour ends on the steps of St. George’s Hall, where guests hear backstage stories involving A-list actors and learn about the site’s use as a stand-in for multiple international cities. The tour is guided by Gary Lunt, owner of Reel Tours, who brings personal insights from his experience in the local film industry. The only included item is the guide service. The tour is conducted entirely outdoors.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Williamson Square
The tour begins at Williamson Square, one of Liverpool’s earliest squares. This spot is a significant film location and includes cultural attractions such as the Williamson Square Fountain.
20 min
Eleanor Rigby Statue
On Stanley Street, guests see two film locations plus the Eleanor Rigby statue, one of Liverpool’s first statues dedicated to The Beatles. The guide explains the hidden history of the statue and the nearby filming sites.
10 min
The Cavern Club
The tour walks along Mathew Street to view the exterior of the world-famous Cavern Club. The guide shares the street’s musical history and its use in various films and TV shows. Although the interior is not visited, photos show what it looked like in the 1960s.
10 min
Castle Street
Castle Street has been featured in three major motion pictures. Visitors hear about the filming process and see views of Liverpool Town Hall and the Queen Victoria monument. The guide also recounts the street’s local history, including the fact that a castle once stood there.
10 min
The Strand
Near the River Mersey, the guide explains the Strand, an 8-mile road linking many of Liverpool’s docks, and its key role in the progress of cinema.
10 min
Pier Head
At Pier Head on the River Mersey, guests view the ‘Three Graces’: the Port of Liverpool building, the Cunard building, and the Royal Liver Building. The guide explains their appearances in Hollywood blockbusters and independent films, as well as the river’s significance in local productions.
20 min
Royal Liver Building
Outside the Royal Liver Building entrance, visual aids show the films and TV shows that have featured the landmark. The guide shares behind-the-scenes details, including how the building was transformed to resemble 1940s downtown Manhattan.
5 min
Exchange Flags
From Exchange Flags, guests see the exteriors of Martins Bank and Liverpool Town Hall. The guide discusses their history and film appearances, highlighting recent Hollywood blockbusters and musical connections.
10 min
Dale Street
Midway along Dale Street, the guide reveals details about a notable local film and explains why Tom Hardy favors this location.
5 min
William Brown Street.
At William Brown Street, guests look over St John’s Gardens, the World Museum, Central Library, Walker Art Gallery, and County Sessions House. This area has extensive film and TV history, with performances by well-known actors and Oscar winners over many decades.
10 min
St. George's Hall
The tour concludes at St. George’s Hall steps with stories about major productions filmed nearby. The guide shares backstage anecdotes involving A-list actors and explains how the hall has doubled for multiple cities worldwide, as well as its influence on local businesses and individuals.
15 min
Meeting point
In Williamson Square, just in front of the main entrance of the Playhouse Theatre, I will arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
End point
The tour ends at St George's Hall which is located just opposite the Empire Theatre and Liverpool Lime Street Train Station.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.