This is John Lennon's story - Private Beatles tour in Liverpool

This is John Lennon's story - Private Beatles tour in Liverpool

By Brilliant Tours Ltd

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Free cancellation available
3h 30m
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Step beyond the standard Beatles tour and discover the real story of John Lennon through the streets that shaped him. This experience takes you far deeper than the typical highlights, combining iconic locations like Strawberry Field and Mendips with lesser-known homes, schools, and hidden local sites that most tours simply miss.

You’ll explore the places where John grew up, developed his personality, formed his first band, and began the journey that would change music forever. With expert storytelling and a focus on authenticity, this tour reveals not just where John lived—but how he lived, moved, and created across Liverpool.

If you want more than just photos, real insight, deeper stories, and a true connection to the city—this is the tour for you. And for the complete Liverpool story, you can continue the journey by booking our separate Paul McCartney tour, offering a perfectly complementary perspective on the other half of the greatest songwriting partnership in history.

Activity location

Beatles Statue
- Pier Head
- L3 1BY, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Beatles Statue
- Pier Head
- L3 1BY, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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This is John Lennon's story - Private Beatles tour in Liverpool

3h 30m

Pickup included

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Price details

RM 1,276.14 x 1 AdultRM 1,276.14

Total

20% off

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Exhibition to the John Lennon's imagine Piano

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Beatles Statue

5m

Close to the cruise terminal and in front of Liverpool's iconic waterfront buildings take group photos or selfies in front of the larger than life statue of John Lennon an the rest of the Beatles.

Dovedale Road

5m

Stop for a photo at Dovedale Primary School, John’s personality began to take shape—creative, witty, and independent. Stories from this time reveal a young boy already showing the character that would later define him.

Penny Lane

10m

Take photos at the John Lennon statue in front of the Shelter in the Middle of the Roundabout which was a bus terminus where the boys would wait for each other daily going to school.

Newcastle Road

5m

Take photos outside the house that we think was recently purchased by Yoko Ono for £500,000 it was her John Lennon lived with his mother Julia until he was aged 5 years old and went to live with his Aunt Mimi. We will tell you the whole story on this fascinating journey!

Mosspits Lane Primary School

5m
Admission ticket not included

John Lennon attended Mosspits Primary School during his early childhood. This brief stop introduces his earliest years in Liverpool and the beginnings of his education.

Childwall Abbey Hotel

15m

In this area there are several photo stops and drives past key John Lennon locations for example his Aunt Harriets house where he made his last ever visit to Liverpool and it was shortly after that he crashed his car in Scotland. You will also see Childwall Abbey Cinema and drive past Brian Epstein's house and the Childwall Fiveways pub where Brian had photos taken of John and all his Liverpool bands in a wonderful group shot.

Woolton Village

30m
Admission ticket not included

Enjoy a short guided walk around this village so well known to John as he sang in the choir at St Peters Church which was also the venue where he was famously introduced to a 15 year old Paul McCartney on 6th July 1967. You will see his Uncle Georges family dairy home to learn about johns formative years away from school and home with Mimi and you will Uncle George Toogood Smith's headstone.

Strawberry Field

30m
Admission ticket included

Perhaps the highlight of this tour as you visit the superb exhibition which includes the original piano which John used to compose his song Imagine. This is now an amazing visitor although in John's days it was a children's home and John would climb over the wall and climb up trees and play games with the children. These early experiences were later reflected in the lyrics of the Beatles song Strawberry Field's Forever. You can buy souvenirs and refreshments here or enjoy the gardens and take group photos and selfies on the mosaic tiled Imagine floor.

Mendips - John Lennon Home

5m
Admission ticket not included

John was raised here by his Aunt Mimi. Mendips represents stability and structure in his life and played a key role in shaping his personality and early musical development. The house was bought by Yoko Ono and donated to the care of the National Trust. Unlike the bus tours you can take photos and selfies outside the gate.

Blomfield Road

5m

Blomfield Road in Liverpool was the residence of Julia Lennon and her partner John "Bobby" Dykins from 1950 to 1958. During his teenage years, John Lennon spent a great deal of time there, and the house became an important rehearsal space for him and Paul McCartney. It was also regularly visited by The Quarrymen, the band that would eventually evolve into The Beatles.

Hope Street

20m

The Birthplace of John Lennon at Oxford Street Maternity Hospital. See the famous Art College which John attended with Stuart Sutcliffe, and visit Ye Cracke John Lennon's local pub.

Gambier Terrace

5m

Take photos outside the apartment where you’re tour guide will explain why John Lennon changed the name of his school band the Quarrymen to the BEETLES.

Mathew Street

5m
Admission ticket not included

There are two statues of John here, the first above the souvenir shop on the corner and on Liverpool's Beatles inspired hotel the Hard Days Night. The second is on Mathew Street itself alongside the Cavern Wall of fame which lists all the artists who have played the Cavern Club since it opened in 1957. The tour will end here and it's a great place to explore on your own.

Location

Activity location

Beatles Statue
- Pier Head
- L3 1BY, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Beatles Statue
- Pier Head
- L3 1BY, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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