Liverpool Music Tour with The Farm or Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Liverpool Music Tour – Featuring Artists from The Farm & Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Step into the heart of one of the world’s greatest music cities on this unforgettable Liverpool tour, guided by one of three iconic Liverpudlian musical artists: Peter Hooton and Keith Mullin from The Farm, and Brian ‘Nasher’ Nash from Frankie Goes to Hollywood. This is more than a sightseeing experience — it’s a rare chance to explore the city’s musical roots with the people who helped shape its sound.

Designed for fans of Liverpool’s rich musical history, this tour takes you through iconic neighbourhoods, landmarks, and venues that influenced generations of artists. Whether you’re here for a dedicated Beatles tour experience or to discover the wider music heritage of the city, this tour brings the stories, the culture, and the soundtrack of Liverpool to life.

Along the route, your musician-guides share personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories from their careers, and insights into Liverpool’s vibrant music scene. Visit key spots connected not only to The Farm and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, but also to Liverpool’s vast musical legacy — including moments tied to The Beatles, the Merseybeat era, punk, indie, and modern music culture.

From Cavern Quarter to hidden backstreets brimming with history, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the artists who transformed Liverpool into a global music capital. Enjoy insider commentary, unique photo stops, powerful anecdotes, and a perspective that only real musicians can offer.

Whether you’re a die-hard music lover, looking to complement your Beatles tour in Liverpool, or simply eager to experience the city in a new and memorable way, this is the ultimate Liverpool tour for music fans.

Discover the stories.
Hear the legends.
Experience Liverpool through the music that changed the world.

The Liverpool Music Icons Tours is a brand new and unique experience that offers fans a chance to immerse themselves into the music scene from the 1980s / 1990s with someone who was at the beating heart of it. The experience will be led by one of the following music icons:

• Pete Hooton – lead singer of The Farm
• Keith Mullin – lead guitarist of The Farm
• Brian ‘Nasher’ Nash – lead guitarist with Frankie Goes to Hollywood

One of these artists will lead your tour and give you their own personal curated story as they take you around central Liverpool.

Discover little-known places not normally visited on the tourist trail and hear stories not available anywhere else.

Starting at LIPA (Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts) your music icon will lead your group on a personal 2-hour walk around Liverpool giving you not only his own personal story and rise to stardom but also sharing many anecdotes about what really happened during that vibrant period of music history.

You will see gig venues, recording studios, pubs, hangouts, and more on this easy slow-paced walk. Limited to a max of 12 people you will have the full attention of your music icon and get a fascinating insight into the world he experienced over several decades.

You will also get to see the biggest studio complex outside London and the first UK Superclub that changed the face of dance music in the UK. You’ll also see the location of Probe Records home of the second wave of Liverpool groups in the 1970s/1980s and take a visit to the Ministry Rehearsal Rooms where Echo and The Bunnymen, Teardrop Explodes, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Farm, Wah Heat, Black, Flock of Seagulls. The Pale Fountains played.

The tour will conclude with a personal chat with your musical icons over a complimentary drink at an iconic pub in central Liverpool. Here you will have a chance to relax, ask questions, get pictures or memorabilia signed, and take selfies before taking the groovy train home.

Accommodation Suggestions

If you’re staying overnight, we recommend checking out Booking.com – click here for convenient hotel options nearby.

Travelling by Train

Travelling by train? Save money by booking your tickets in advance through trainline.

Luggage Storage

Need somewhere to leave your bags? We recommend using Bounce for convenient luggage storage options in Liverpool.

How long is the route?

• The tour is approximately 1 ½ miles long with cobbles and some gradients.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

• The tour is not suitable for a wheelchair due to the pavements and uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?

• All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

Is the tour suitable for children?

• No

What To Bring

• Consider layers of clothing
• Camera
• Comfortable shoes for a leisurely walking tour

Good To Know

• Accessibility: The route follows largely flat terrain but in parts, there are different levels and some cobbles to traverse. Parts of the route are pedestrianised (some, though, involve crossing roads which are controlled by traffic lights).
• Note: tour does not go inside the Cavern Club (also: no other entrances included in tour)
• English language tour

Price Options

Public Tours
Adult

– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.

– Flexible Rescheduling – Date changes are subject to availability and the notice period stated in the FareHarbor cancellation policy for your chosen tour.

– Save £££s Booking Direct – Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).

– Hassle-Free Booking Experience – Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.

– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout.

– Better quality tours – limited group sizes to 15 persons

What’s Included

• 2 ½ hour walking tour of Liverpool’s central city area
• Knowledgeable, approachable & fun music icon and guide

What’s Excluded

• Gratuities