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We are Proud & Passionate about Liverpool & offer Daily guided walking tours of the City. Join us

Liverpool Walkie Talkie Tours runs a daily walking tours around the city voted one of the top three cities in the world to visit by the Rough Guide. Our walking tours cater for both visitors and locals alike and on them you will see, hear and learn about our history, culture, World famous people and sites.

04/06/2026

Compare and contrast was often the start of a school exam question, however, this time it was just me pondering on the weekend and week so far about the variety and places you can see and visit in the Liverpool City Region. The weekend saw a visit to Liverpool Anglican Cathedral - the largest cathedral in the UK. A visit to Azvex Brewery and Taproom and earlier this week a tour of the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum in Birkenhead with its recently opened exhibition ‘The Garden as a Muse’, along with the excellent ‘Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites’ exhibition. So much to see and so much to do, if you want to find out more why not contact me at [email protected]

26/05/2026

Today was a guiding first for me, as I took a coach full of guests from the Majestic Princess on a full day tour of North Wales.
It was a very early start 🥱 and for once the weather forecast was right - it was scorching ☀️. First stop was Conwy and its Castle, one of Edward I’s finest castles (if you’re not Welsh and don’t hold a grudge)🙂. So I decided to walk the walls, beautiful views over the town and estuary (knackering) and then went down to the Quay where I saw the smallest house in GB, apparently last occupied in 1900. Then it was off to Betws-y-coed. Alighted by the Pont y Pair bridge where local youths were hurling themselves off the bridge to the river below - was going to have a go but hadn’t brought my cozzie!😉
Found the 14th C ‘Old church’ of St Michael’s there. I had to go through some shops, across the railway station and out the back of the railway museum to find it. On the way back I bumped into a group off the coach who were looking for it so had to retrace my steps and mutter ‘no problem’ as I re-walked the route.
Big expanse of Denbigh Moor and the town itself before the final destination St Asaph. I told them that King Charles had been in the Cathedral in early April. The Americans were delighted and wanted to know if he was a regular visitor and would he be back today! They seemed genuinely disappointed when I said - "I don't think so”.
So a first and a visit to places that in some cases I haven’t been since junior school. Oh dear!

02/05/2026

In a moment of contemplation, I’ve been reflecting on my week and the various people I’ve met and the places I have been around in our wonderful Liverpool City region.

The week started with three couples from Norfolk here for the weekend and wanting to see as many of the ‘tourist hotspots’ as possible. A solo traveller from Essex who was staying the five days (as places are less busy and she could get around more) who loved both our Cathedrals and the Georgian Quarter. Two American football err soccer fans ☺️wanting to see the grounds and indulge in local culture - 🍻cheers The Bridewell and then yesterday a coach of 42 Canadian and American Beatles fans off the Majestic Princess Princess Cruises- who sang along to all Beatles songs I played and were visibility moved by visits to Mathew Street, Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.

On top of that I visited the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum in Birkenhead in preparation for a June tour and with the help of Jo Green we walked one of the 6 planned walks I’m carrying out to help Liverpool History Society celebrate their 25th Anniversary.

And I thought - what a fantastic place we live in with all this culture, architecture, art, sport, history and character on our doorstep and that’s why I love it!

Want to discover the City I’m proud and passionate about; get in touch [email protected]

13/04/2026

Something different today. Thanks to the generosity of Liverpool History Society member John Pinfold, members of LHS will soon be receiving a free copy of ‘An Excursion to Liverpool in 1845’. The book outlines 6 walks around Liverpool completed in 1845 by an unknown author.
So as part of LHS's 25th anniversary celebrations I'm developing companion tours based on the 6 walks in the 180 year old guidebook which will then take place over the summer.
So today was Walk 1 which covered the City Centre, waterfront and as far out as what is now the Hill Dickinson Stadium. It journeys an impressive 8km (5 miles), not including a sojourn to Seacombe. Phew! 😲
In truth, it’s probably too long and uncomfortable and will need modifying but the basics of a great tour are there.
Next week Walk 2, travels around Scotland Road and its environs, which is a home coming for me and hopefully the tour won’t be as long. 😊
Once I’ve travelled all the tours I’ll publish on the this FB page and the LHS one dates and details of the walks and how you can join them. 👍

12/04/2026

Yesterday around the time one of my horses decided to part company with its jockey at the first fence in the National I found out my 2 x 2-hour tours were cancelled for today (Sunday). ☹

So, in need of putting some miles in my legs for the upcoming guiding season I decided to walk to Ormskirk from ours.

Got to admit Spring walking is probably the best time to walk to see things. Ducklings on the canal, newly sprouting buds on trees and bushes, the odd groups of daffodils amongst the daisies along with a very isolated blue lobelia plant on the roadside. What isn’t so good is predicting the Spring weather. About 4km in just the other side of Waddicar a lonely shower decided to keep me company for a good 45 minutes before getting bored and moving off. Then the sun decided to put its hat on and come out to play, which meant when I looked down at the front of my once wet trousers they were steaming before me like an old train. 🤣
Walking also allows you to stop and take in your surroundings so at the top of Melling Mount is Bells Farm and shop an old farm house rustic one end and modernly extended the other, further along the way the sadly decaying Hen & Chickens pub where we use to drive out into the ‘countryside’ when the family were young for an evening meal as a treat.
Then there’s Powderworks Lane where from the 1870s onward industrial explosives were manufactured and stored and transported by a private railway. Thankfully for the nearby residents it ceased production. Further up Prescot Road seemingly stranded in the middle of nowhere is the ‘barn church’ of St Mary’s Aughton (established 1784 church built 1823) along with its peaceful hidden grotto. At the other end of Prescot Road is St Anne’s (founded 1732 Church built 1850) with its square tower and short pointed spire.
And then into Ormskirk itself where I met up with Catherine and John at the Tiny Tavern for a enjoyable pint and lunch. Who knew our house and the Tiny Tavern were exactly 13km apart?

You don’t have to walk 8 miles with me, but if you fancy walking around Liverpool, book a tour at www.walkietalkietours and discover what you may have missed.

07/03/2026

Following Thursday's feast at the Anglican Cathedral, today was working it off! Jo Green & Stuart think I need to get in training for the new guiding season by getting some ‘miles in my legs’. So Wednesday was Parkgate to West Kirby including walking around the marina 9 miles in total & today Saturday,16 miles from home to Ainsdale being dragged by both of them along the old railway path. ‘Miles in my legs’ methinks I need ‘piles of full kegs’ 🍺(groan 😂). So following the walk we adjourned to the newly renamed and refurbished Mallard Village pub for some welcome rehydration https://www.facebook.com/groups/664194646000358/

If you're ready ‘to get even a few ‘miles in your legs’ around our beautiful City email me on [email protected]

06/03/2026

Last night saw me at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2025. Held in Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, one of the ‘Jewels of the City'. Did you know that it's the biggest Cathedral in the UK, the longest in the world and it has the highest and heaviest set of bells in the world too? Also that its Great George bell is bigger than London’s Big Ben.
So why not join me on a specially tailored tour of the Cathedral and explore and hear about this magnificent building? Contact me at [email protected] for details.

23/02/2026

🏮 Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮 Did you know Liverpool is home to the OLDEST Chinatown in Europe? To celebrate the Year of the Horse, we’re diving into the history of the docks, the iconic 13.5m tall arch, and the sailors who shaped our city. 🐎✨

Read our latest blog post for the full story and find out why the Horse is the perfect symbol for Liverpool’s restless spirit.

https://walkietalkietours.co.uk/2026/02/galloping-through-history-celebrating-the-year-of-the-horse-in-europes-oldest-chinatown/

18/02/2026

The Liverpool City Region Tour Guide Blue Badge doesn’t only cover Liverpool but also regions like Wirral. So fair play to Wirral Council, who recognised the role LCR Blue Badged guides (British Guild of Tourist Guides) could play in bringing tourists to Wirral and showing off the cultural gems, heritage and beauty of the place.
This acknowledgement took the form of a certificate presented by Mayor and Mayoress Brian and Helen Kenny Brian for Bidston & St James today at the Wallasey Town Hall. There followed a discussion on some of the tourist initiatives taking place in the region followed by a tour of the historic building itself.
Got to admit the Mayor and Mayoress made us very welcome and supported - thank you.

10/11/2025

A BIG THANK YOU (especially to Maureen)

The culmination of the two-year Liverpool Region Blue Badge course took place at the magnificent The Liverpool Athenaeum on Saturday afternoon 8th Nov.
Tutors, candidates and their partners along with special guests Jackie Clare co-President Institute of Tourist Guides and June Addison co-Chair and General Secretary of British Guild of Tourist Guides were both in attendance to give their support and congratulations. Paul Beesley Chair of Liverpool City Region Tourist Guides Association and Hilary Oxlade Hon. President were also both there with Hilary presenting the Award Certificates.
Existing Blue Badge holders mingled with the newly presented ones as drinks flowed and a stunning buffet was laid on allowing time to reflect on the eight-exams passed and to look forward to the future.
Mentioning the future; Walkietalkietours celebrates a milestone birthday in 2026 so look out for news.

To book a Blue Badge 😊 guided tour visit www.walkietalkietours.co.uk/booking or contact me at [email protected]

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