1. Begin with Breakfast

There's no better way to start your trip to Liverpool for a day than with a slap up brekkie. Liverpool's foodie scene packs a huge and varied menu, though it doesn't always get the recognition it deserves as one of the brunch capitals of the world. 

Take the Vibe Cafe on Paradise Street, rated # 1 for vegans according to the 'Happy Cow'. This is mainly down to its specialty dishes, which include a plant-based "Veggs Royale" - the cafe's own meatless mashup on poached eggs on salmon.

For carnivores, the Dale Street Kitchen and Bar is also worthy of mention, serving up a gigantic hunger-stopping 'Classic' Full English, featuring locally sourced sausages, back bacon, beans, two eggs, grilled tomatoes, button mushrooms, black pudding and your choice of toast. Top tip: Wear elasticated pants. 

If you prefer a leisurely brunch, the Driftwood Cafe in New Brighton offers you a chance to lounge in its outdoor seating while indulging with one of their famous afternoon teas including selections of finger sandwiches and home baked cakes. Fancy.

2. Roll up for the Magical Mystery Tour

You’ve listened to the Beatles album, now you can experience the real thing. This magical mystery tour starts at Albert Dock where you board the colourful bus to experience a 2 hour journey to the swinging Sixties, showing you famous sites where John, Paul, George and Ringo used to live as well as where they loved to hang out. The tour also includes schools and colleges the Beatles attended, as well as the places that inspired hits like 'Penny Lane' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever' that’ll be ringing in your ears as you relive the Beatles nostalgia. 

Once your tour ends at Mathew Street, you'll find your ticket to ride the bus also gets you free entry to the Cavern Club where the Beatles played hundreds of times. In the words of Sergeant Pepper: ‘We hope you will enjoy the show!’

3. See the Merseyside skyline from St. John's Beacon

If you've only a few hours to take Liverpool in, consider seeing it all at once at Radio City, home to St. John's Beacon. 

The beacon itself was built in 1965, designed to provide ventilation for the shopping complex below. 

However, these days it's the perfect stop on a day tripper's city tour as the viewing platform boasts amazing views of the Merseyside skyline, over 120 metres above the city centre. 

If you or your fellow day trippers have mobility issues, you won't waste precious hours struggling uphill : the beacon is wheelchair friendly and there are no stairs. Prices start at just £6.50 per ticket for concessions. Complimentary tickets are also available for visitors' carers and assistants.

4. Cruise the Mersey

After experiencing the city from above, it's time to hop aboard Mersey Ferries' world famous 'Explorer Cruise'. Not only does this 50-minute tour offer unique views of Liverpool's skyline but you'll also catch some of Liverpool's top sights like Victoria Tower, the Museum of Liverpool and Cammell Laird shipyard.

If you get a chance, buy a ticket for the 'Dazzle Ferry' (pictured), decorated by Sir Peter Blake, who designed the album cover for Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

If you have time, you can even combine your river tour with an open top bus ride of Liverpool, where you'll visit 14 famous sites including the Royal Albert Dock, the Cavern Quarter and the Chinese Arch. The tours are even narrated by a live guide, so you won't miss a thing.

5. Enjoy a Day at the Museum

If you're only in Liverpool for a day you may not even have the time to fully explore all the Museum of Liverpool has to offer. That's because the curators make sure to keep creating new collections to fascinate visitors of all ages. 

Younger kids will go wild for "Little Liverpool", a custom-built hands-on fantasy world for them to explore. Bigger kids who remember the brilliant Ken Dodd can also laugh and cry at this celebration of the life of one of Liverpool's most legendary comics. 

Inevitably the Museum's collections also include one devoted to the Beatles, displaying material from the early days of their career to the present day.

6. Shop 'til you drop on Queens Avenue

Home to boutique shops, bars and restaurants, Queens Avenue truly has something for everyone. It's located behind the Queens Insurance Building, which was originally Liverpool's Stock Exchange and explains its very rustic Victorian architecture.

The avenue can be accessed by both Dale Street and Castle Street. As you explore, make sure to grab a bite at the Abditory cellar bar (there's also outdoor seating). If you want to wet your whistle, they also do a fine selection of cocktails.

7. Crash at Kabannas Liverpool

At the end of a hard day's sightseeing, you need somewhere for a Liverpool overnight stay that's spacious and won't break the bank. 

Enter Kabannas Liverpool – where comfort meets the convenience, since we're at the heart of the city. Our dorms can handle up to 8 people at a time so you and friends can have a space to yourself after a hard day's night of sightseeing in the city. 

If you prefer some peace and quiet after your day tripping, we also offer private rooms complete with double beds and ensuite bathrooms. If you want to plan your next day trip in style, book one of our private family rooms complete with double bed and top bunk, ensuite bathroom, USB charging point, and a desk for planning your next day trip. 

Our reception also operates 24/7, so you can combine your day trip with a night trip and return as late as you like. We also offer a hearty breakfast buffet for the morning after your Liverpool one-night stay!