The Liver Bird Safari Walking Tour

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

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The Liver Bird Safari Walking Tour

Bluecoat, City Centre
20 September 2025

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We all know the Liver Birds as the two magnificent mythical creatures that sit atop the Liver building. However, most people aren’t aware of the more than 100 other Liver Birds dotted throughout the city. Join ArtsGroupie for the Liver Bird Safari Walking Tour. It’s an alternative kind of Safari, in which you’ll discover the unlikely history behind each Liver Bird’s location. From the docks to the University, Liverpool is a city brimming with civic pride which is no better symbolised than in the Liver bird.

Over the course of two hours you’ll travel through the city centre, starting at the Bluecoat and finishing near the waterfront. It’s a brilliant way to experience the city’s heritage, part walking tour, part ornithological treasure hunt. You’ll learn about the first SkyScraper to be built in the UK and how decades of fast paced change have made Liverpool the diverse, cultured and exciting place it is today.

It’s advised to wear sensible footwear as well as bringing something waterproof, so as to be as comfortable as possible during the tour. It’s also recommended tour attendees visit the bathroom before embarking on the tour as the fun fast paced nature of this walk doesn’t allow for many breaks. Starting at 11am, it’s the perfect way to get an overview of the city before exploring for yourself throughout the rest of the day.

In addition to the Liver Bird Safari, ArtsGroupie also runs tours focusing on the lives of specific historically important Liverpudlians. You can retrace the steps of Kitty Wilkinson, a notable Victorian, who saved countless lives from cholera through pioneering wash houses and public baths. You can also revisit the places dear to William Roscoe, the famous writer and abolitionist and hear how the city impacted his work. Be sure to check the website for more details.

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