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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
Entertainment
Amy Browne

New way to explore Liverpool this summer and discover city's hidden gems

A series of new walking tours are launching in Liverpool over the summer giving people a new way to explore the city.

Vox City Walks, part of Vox Group, has announced its new hop-on hop-off tours, which will take in the Royal Albert Dock, Anfield and Liverpool Cathedral.

Those taking the tours can hop off at their leisure to explore Liverpool’s much loved landmarks.

It will be a new way to revisit the city after lockdown ends and enjoy what Liverpool has to offer.

There will be several guided and self-guided walking routes to choose from covering a large selection of visitor attractions.

Guests will be taken to see the city’s best hidden gems during the carefully curated walks, with storytelling and cultural insights from local experts along the way.

People can purchase a 24, 48 or 72 hour tickets, with all guided and self-guided walking routes included in the price.

Customers will get live commentary from their local expert, as well as pre-recorded audio commentary in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish, through the Vox City app.

Vox City Walks has signed a partnership with Experience North, an award-winning Destination Management Company in the North of England, who will bring the tours to life.

Alex Jacobs, Managing Director of Experience North, said “We are really excited about our partnership with Vox Group and delighted that Liverpool has been chosen in the first wave of cities to be developed on its journey to selecting the right destinations and partners across the globe for its innovative product.

"Liverpool's compact nature makes it an ideal destination for the Vox City Walks concept. We have a great opportunity to create guided and self-guided itineraries that show off Liverpool's rich and diverse story, both in the city centre and the outlying suburbs with the aid of state-of-the-art technology.”

Andy Lawrence, Commercial Director of Vox City, commented “We are delighted to announce our partnership with the fantastic leading DMC, Experience North, and our continued expansion of Vox City Walks operations across the UK.

"With their expertise in local tourism services and exceptional knowledge of Liverpool as a visitor destination, we see them as the perfect partner to bring our walking tour concept to life, and offer a new sightseeing experience to visitors.”

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