All Birmingham Tours & Excursions in 2026

Get an intimate glimpse into Birmingham’s vibrant city center on a walking tour that reveals aspect of the city’s culture and history that you might otherwise miss. Get the inside scoop on city life from your guide, and discover hidden gems and backstreets that even some locals don’t know about.

Enjoy a budget-friendly, one-of-a-kind way to explore Birmingham: this self-led smartphone game will bring the city’s spooky history to life. After signing up, download the app and set off at a time that suits you best. You’ll solve clues and discover top landmarks, from the Birmingham Town Hall and the Gas Street Basin to the Hall of Memory. You’ll also hear ghost stories and creepy lore during your tour.

Enjoy a playful and and creative day out with the whole family at Birmingham’s recently unveiled LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Book your tickets in advance to guarantee your admission to this in-demand attraction, and, once inside, explore the various play areas at your own pace. Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre offers everything from a 4D cinema and rides to play areas where visitors can create their own LEGO cities, so you have your pick of attractions.

Escape the city's hustle and bustle for the tranquil Cotswolds on this full-day tour from Birmingham—no need to tackle the rural roads yourself. Hop aboard an air-conditioned coach, take in the region’s green rolling hills as you travel, and visit four different quaint English villages, each with its own unique history and cultural heritage.

This informative tour is a fun and immersive way to find out about the slogging gangs who operated in Birmingham in the 19th and 20th centuries. As you stroll around the streets of Birmingham, discover stories that you wouldn’t have heard if exploring alone. Learn about notorious gang members as portrayed in “Peaky Blinders”, such as Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon, with stops at local pubs and historical sights along the way.

Built in 1793, Shrewbsury Prison stands today as a key example of Georgian and Victorian architecture and heritage. Pick a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and then spend as long as you’d like discovering its highlights. While exploring, you can take in its interactive elements, learn about its history, and discover its spooky lore on a self-guided tour.

Uncover a world of chocolate delights and enjoy a fascinating, fun-packed day out at Cadbury World. Watch chocolatiers at work, learn how your favourite confectionery is made, and add your favourite treat to a delicious pot of warm melted Cadbury Dairy Milk. Discover the origins of the cocoa bean deep in the Aztec Jungle before jumping onboard the magical Cadabra ride and doodling your name in liquid chocolate. Plus, join Freddo and a whole host of Cadbury characters as they whisk you away on an adventurous journey in the 4D Chocolate Adventure cinema experience, complete with motion seats! Dive into a bowl of liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk, ride the Crunchie Rollercoaster and take to the skies in a Cadbury Creme Egg airship piloted by the Caramel Bunny. There’s so much to see and do for the whole family as you discover the amazing world of Cadbury!

Swap the bustling city for two of England’s heritage landmarks on this full-day tour to Stonehenge and Bath from Birmingham. Hear illuminating commentary as you zip between destinations by air-conditioned vehicle, leaving more time to explore each landmark at your own pace, with entry to Stonehenge and return transfer included in the price.

This walking tour explores Birmingham’s musical heritage, tracing how heavy metal and diverse genres emerged from its industrial heart. Starting at Ozzy the Bull, you’ll journey through sixty years of rock history. Key Highlights: Visit The Crown, where Black Sabbath debuted, and sites hosting icons like Nirvana and The Clash. Discover how local artists birthed grindcore and global anthems while navigating political lawsuits and societal discontent. Browse tenured record stores and see the Black Sabbath Bench. Uncover the Brummie roots of Fleetwood Mac and how factory life shaped the "metal" sound.

Appreciating Birmingham’s unique architectural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a walking tour, and discover the Georgian, Victorian, and modern influences on the cityscape. Gain intimate insight into Brindleyplace, Broad Street, and beyond as you explore with your live guide or audio guide, and gain a comprehensive overview of the history and heritage of the English industrial city.

Discover a secluded oasis in the midst of the city on a visit to Birmingham’s Winterbourne House and Botanic Garden. Learn about site’s history as you explore its 7 acres of cultivated gardens and restored Edwardian-style property, and enjoy an intimate glimpse of around 6000 unique floral species. Book ahead to guarantee entry, and take advantage of extended daily opening hours to visit at a time that suits you.

Discover Birmingham at your own pace with our immersive audio experience—no rushing, no crowds, just pure exploration freedom. Uncover hidden stories and historical secrets that even locals don't know, narrated by authentic Brummie voices who bring the city's rich heritage to life. Unlike rigid group tours, you choose which attractions to visit and how long to spend at each, creating your personalized Birmingham adventure. Our professionally produced audio features crystal-clear narration, subtle sound effects, and atmospheric music that transports you through time as you walk the city streets. Access exclusive insights about Birmingham's transformation from industrial powerhouse to cultural hub, with fascinating details that guidebooks miss. Whether you have two hours or two days, this audio experience delivers Birmingham's essence on your terms.

Explore one of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets on a fascinating two-hour walking tour around the historic catacombs and cemeteries of the Jewellery Quarter. Led by heritage guide Kevin Thomas, whose walking tours were named by The Times as one of the top five things to do in Birmingham, discover the remarkable people, forgotten stories and secrets hidden in these extraordinary cemeteries. Hear tales of Birmingham’s inventors, industrialists and radicals, alongside connections to the Titanic, Druids, and unusual love stories and some of the city’s more curious characters. An independent, story-led tour for history lovers, curious locals and visitors looking for a different side of the city. Please note: the tour explores the catacombs from the cemetery grounds and does not enter them. Two-hour guided walking tour The Times recommended Minimum age 12 Basic fitness required Comfortable, sturdy footwear recommended

Step into the thrilling world of axe throwing at The Axe Factor, where 18 unique games await your skills. This hour long session features state of the art Champ Throw technology for seamless scoring and non-stop entertainment. With a private lane just for your group of up to 8 players, you’ll enjoy personalized guidance from a WATL certified coach. Whether you’re honing your technique or competing with friends, this is a fantastic way to escape the heat and enjoy bottomless drinks while aiming for the bullseye.

The real story of Birmingham’s street gangs is often overshadowed by their on-screen portrayal in “Peaky Blinders.” Spend an evening walking between historic pubs with a guide, hearing about the city’s street gangs and the conditions that shaped them. Along the way, learn how the history compares with the TV series and what life was like in the city at the time.

Get your Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World tickets in advance to guarantee entry and enjoy a full day of fun for the whole family. Enjoy a close encounter with meerkats, lemurs, and more, marvel at life-like dinosaurs, run wild in the children’s play areas, and learn more about the zoo’s conservation aims at this family-run animal park in Telford.

This murder mystery experience is a true whodunit with suspects, alibis and a twist ending. Every clue hides in something real, a plaque, a statue, a facade in Birmingham. You will collect the evidence, piece together the case and accuse a suspect at the finale. We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. The app will also provide real historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you're visiting. You can play anytime, at any hour. It will take you ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks and you can pause and resume whenever you want. Total walking distance is about 1.5 miles and the game ends near the same area where it started, making it easy to fit into your day. It's perfect for date nights, solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.

Follow in the footsteps of ex-convicts during a tour of Shrewsbury Prison, home to over 200 years worth of history. You’ll explore the former jail with a prison office who once managed the wings, for the inside scoop on what used to occur within the walls. You’ll hear tales about capital punishment and see the spots on which executions took place.

Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter has mysteries beneath its glittering surface. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the unexpected Birmingham Catacombs: dramatic two-tiered burial chambers carved into an old sandstone quarry. As you explore two historic Victorian cemeteries, you’ll hear stories about remarkable Brummies whose innovations shaped not just the city, but the modern world. You’ll weave through Warstone Lane Cemetery (also called Brookfields Cemetery) with its striking gatehouse and unusual tiered catacombs built into former quarry walls. Along the way, you’ll encounter the mysterious grave of an Arch Druid and a memorial to a Titanic victim. I’ll show you Key Hill Cemetery, Birmingham’s first nonconformist burial ground, where industrial pioneers and social reformers lie beneath leafy pathways. You’ll find out how these burial grounds were ingeniously built above old sand mining tunnels.

Birmingham has more canal miles than Venice. It gave the world the electric kettle, custard powder, lawn tennis, and a sound so heavy it needed a new name. Not bad for a city most people skip on the way to somewhere else. This self-guided audio walking tour covers fifteen stops, from a Baroque cathedral with stained glass that survived the Blitz to a mechanical bull named after Ozzy Osbourne. In between, cross Victorian squares, walk canal towpaths where Cadbury once shipped chocolate, and peer into a lane whose name nobody can quite explain. New to Birmingham, or seeing it fresh? This Birmingham audio tour is a great place to start. Start whenever you like. Pause for coffee, take a photo, resume when ready. Everything works offline, with a map, photos, and audio at every stop. No group, no guide, no fixed schedule. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours across Europe, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee.

Teamworks Karting Birmingham is the ideal choice for all types of group events, from fun days out, kids parties, stag and hen events and corporate hospitality. Complete with exciting indoor race track, the venue has 3 conference rooms for 20-150 guests, catering and fully licensed bar, free customer parking and some of the fastest indoor karts in Europe!

While most escape rooms have you trying to work out how to escape from a puzzle-filled room, not many are located in a real-life former prison. Use your wits to figure out how to escape a Shrewsbury Prison cell while prisoners are on lockdown, and once you’ve managed to get free, enjoy a self-guided tour around the prison.

Shrewsbury is packed with history, but exploring alone often means you miss out on the hidden details. Get an in-depth look—without committing to a crowded group tour—on this self-led tour that traces Charles Darwin’s connections to the city via a handy audio guide app. Pass by the school and church Darwin attended, walk through the park said to inspire the naturalist, and hear about his life.