Magical Mystery Tour Bus

The Magical Mystery Tour is a 2-hour bus tour covering the major Beatles landmarks across Liverpool, departing from the Albert Dock. The route covers Mathew Street and the Cavern Quarter, Penny Lane (stopping outside the barber shop still operating at the corner), Strawberry Field (drive-past of the gates), the childhood neighbourhoods of Lennon and McCartney, and the Allerton and Woolton areas where the band formed. GBP 22 adult, GBP 17 child. The tour runs twice daily in most seasons: 11 AM and 2 PM from Albert Dock. Commentary is provided live by the guide, not by audio guide, which makes the difference between a good and a mediocre experience: the guides who grew up in Liverpool and have genuine enthusiasm for the history make the tour. Combined tickets with the Beatles Story museum are available at a discount. The tour does not enter any sites: it is a drive and commentary experience. It covers significantly more ground than walking allows and puts the scattered landmarks into geographical context in a way that self-guided visits do not.