Lennon and McCartney Songwriting History Tour

Departure Point Please wait at the Copperas Hill Taxi Rank situated on the left as you face the hotel. Return Details Please wait at the Copperas Hill Taxi Rank situated on the left as you face the hotel. Duration 4 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Mendips - John Lennon Home 251 Menlove Avenue Liverpool The childhood home of John Lennon.Hear how John's complex childhood upbringing shaped his life thoughts and ideas and the family members who contributed.Who influenced John's interest in music and encouraged him to play the guitar Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: St. Peter's Church Woolton Church Road Woolton Liverpool See and stand on the spot where Paul 1st watched John perform and the meeting that took place that changed the world of music forever.Discover how John's original band - The Quarrymen evolved to become The Beatles.Follow the controversy surrounding one of their greatest compositions even today. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Strawberry Field Beaconsfield Road Liverpool Home of the McCartney Family!Where as many as 60 Lennon and McCartney songs were written where practice sessions took place and the inspiration to some of the most poetic lyrics ever written.Not forgetting the personal bond that connected John and Paul. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Penny Lane Liverpool Stand in this iconic location that gave us an insightful look at John.Today it stands as the legacy of his music and peace aspirations offering a spiritual retreat exhibition and hope for those whose abilities might go unrecognized.Learn John's story of Strawberry Fields and how it expanded his view of life. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: 12 Arnold Grove 12 Arnold Grove Liverpool The neighborhood Paul sings about in the song "Penny Lane."See the shop bank fire station and the iconic "shelter in the middle of the roundabout" as we walk the route.Get to know the "pretty nurse selling poppies from a tray"Discover the friendly rivalry between Paul and John that inspired the song. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts Mount Street Liverpool George Harrison's birthplace!Learn how George became a Beatle and his unlikely meeting with Paul McCartney.Also about the Beatles chance meeting that lead to their 1st US visit appearing on National TV and what happened afterwards - especially to George. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: 10 Admiral Grove 10 Admiral Grove Liverpool These 2 buildings that now make LIPA have a deeper more significant part in the success of the Beatles.Once the Liverpool Art College and The Liverpool Institute for Boys where John Paul & George attended it's where they honed their talents that set them apart from other bands of their time.Learn what happened when John met his 1st wife Cynthia and fellow Beatle Stuart Sutcliffe during his time at Art College.And why Paul frequently visits and for one special occasion every year. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: 20 Forthlin Rd 20 Forthlin Road Liverpool England L18 9TN Here we visit Ringo's birthplace childhood home and local pub.From his humble beginnings Ringo overcame a specific difficulty that was instrumental to becoming; a drummer a Beatle a songwriter and solo-performer.You will learn the reason why Ringo was "head-hunted" on the cusp of Beatlemania and his journey there. Duration: 20 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Using a wheelchair will reduce the number of people on the tour to 3 including the user. This is purely due to space restriction. Inclusions Strawberry Field Cafetaria Gardens and Gift Shop areas Guide Exclusions Interactive Exhibition at Strawberry Field Entry to John & Paul's National Trust homes Traveler Pickup Information Pick up can be arranged from any Liverpool City Center hotel. However pick-ups from outside Liverpool City Center will incur an additional cost subject to distance. Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Lennon & McCartney Songwriting History Tour in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.