The Minton Tiles Experience Guided Tour

Book Tickets A rare chance to walk the breathtaking Minton tile floor. Usually protected beneath a wooden covering, the spectacular encaustic Minton tile floor has only ever been on public display a handful of times. Wearing our special protective shoe covers, walk across this magnificent mosaic, as your expert Tour Guide brings the Liver Birds, Roman gods, sea nymphs and tridents to life, in vivid detail. Slots are available at 10am, 1pm, 3pm *Visitors with accessibility requirements can access via the Visitor Entrance (opposite the Royal Court) Due to popular demand, we’ve expanded our tour schedule and introduced new tour times throughout August, giving even more visitors the opportunity to experience the iconic Minton Tiles. Visitors can now book the following newly added tours: Wednesday 12th August – 11am & 2pm Saturday 15th August – 11am & 2pm Wednesday 19th August – 2pm Thursday 20th August – 11am & 2pm Friday 21st August – 2pm Tuesday 25th August – 11am & 2pm Saturday 29th August – 11am & 2pm A Floor to Adore: Liverpool’s Minton Masterpiece Revealed for Summer 2026 Visitors to St George’s Hall will have an exciting opportunity this summer to experience one of Liverpool’s most stunning architectural treasures when the Hall unveils its magnificent Minton tile floor for an extended public reveal from 17 July to 2 September 2026 . Usually protected beneath a wooden covering to preserve its intricate craftsmanship, the Minton floor is one of the finest examples of Victorian design in the world. Comprising 30,000 hand crafted tiles, the mosaic has captivated hundreds of thousands of people over the decades, with its rich colours, classical motifs and remarkable level of preservation. Expanded Programme and Public Access Last revealed in 2023, with over 20,000 visitors from across the UK, St George’s Hall has expanded the 2026 event programme to include immersive tours, creative workshops, local musicians – including Brad Kella, winner of Channel 4’s The Piano – along with a new archival exhibition. All ticket sales directly support the upkeep of St George’s Hall, with donations also going directly to the St George’s Hall Charitable Trust, which works to preserve the Hall for future generations, as well as the restoration of the Willis Organ. To see the full programme click here LiverpoolcityhallsMintons26.co.uk