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Guide Prices
Discounted tickets are available for groups.
About
The Old Dock tours are back! Discover the origin of Liverpool's fortune, buried underneath Liverpool ONE. Revealed during excavations on the site in 2001, the story of the world's first commercial enclosed wet dock is explored on this guided tour. You will discover how a brave idea and an innovative feat of engineering shaped Liverpool's destiny forever.
Liverpool’s revolutionary Old Dock - the world’s first commercial enclosed wet dock. The internationally-important Old Dock has been carefully preserved under the new Liverpool ONE. For the first time in centuries the bed of the Pool - the creek that gave Liverpool its name - can be seen.
Safety Measures
Each tour is open to only one household or support bubble and is limited to a maximum of six people. Please wear a facemask (unless exempt), maintain good social distancing and make use of the hand sanitiser.
Tours are available on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10.30am, 12 and 2.30pm. Each tour lasts up to an hour.
Guided tours, organised by National Museums Liverpool, start by the large anchor outside the Merseyside Maritime Museum and visitors walk to the nearby Old Dock.
Tickets cost £20 for a group of up to six people from the same support bubble or household.
Guided tours, organised by National Museums Liverpool, start by the large anchor outside the Merseyside Maritime Museum and visitors walk to the nearby Old Dock.
On the tour visitors are taken back in time as they see a large portion of the Old Dock rising more than 20 feet from the bed of the Pool - the creek that gave Liverpool its name. A modern bridge and walkways give grandstand views.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
The Maritime Museum is located at the Albert Dock on Liverpool's famous waterfront, adjacent to the Pier Head. Please note that the riverside walkway between Pier Head and the Albert Dock will be closed while construction takes place in the area.
Public Transport Directions
Located in the Albert Dock complex, the nearest train station is at James Street.
TripAdvisor
Opening Times
| Open (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday | 10:30 | 14:30 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 14:30 |
* General Opening Text
