THE TOP 20 Birmingham How to Get Around (UPDATED 2026)

2 Hour Private Walking Tour of Birmingham

This Birmingham walking tour offers a unique blend of historical and cultural insights, showcasing the city's rich heritage and vibrant present. Starting at the iconic Victoria Square, you'll delve into Birmingham's civic and cultural heart. The tour continues to St. Philip's Cathedral, where the stunning English Baroque architecture and intricate stained glass windows provide a glimpse into the city's religious and architectural history. The Jewellery Quarter reveals Birmingham's industrial past and artisan craftsmanship, offering a charming blend of Victorian architecture and modern creativity. The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery enriches the experience with its vast collection of art and historical artifacts. Finally, Brindleyplace and the canals highlight Birmingham's transformation into a lively, contemporary urban space, combining leisure, history, and scenic beauty. This tour encapsulates the essence of Birmingham, making it an enriching and memorable experience.

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2 Hour Private Walking Tour of Birmingham

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $210

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(36)

from $109

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.

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Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience

Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(291)

from $19

Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

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.

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Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(324)

from $27

Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(60)

from $34

Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App

Birmingham gave the world Cadbury’s chocolate, lawn tennis, and a fountain locals call the “Floozie in the Jacuzzi.” This self-guided audio walking tour takes you through the stories you won’t find on a plaque. Start at a Baroque cathedral that survived the Blitz, walk through Victorian squares where Prince Charles once compared a public library to a place where “books are incinerated.” Follow the waterways that gave Birmingham more canal miles than Venice. Peek into Back to Back houses where a family of ten shared a single room, and end at a medieval bull ring turned modern shopping mecca, overlooked by a church with 900 years of history and a Selfridges building covered in 15,000 aluminium discs. This tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Birmingham. It is available in 9 languages and works offline. Listen at your own pace – pause for coffee, photos, or a canal-side lunch.

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Birmingham Bricks and Canals Self Guided Tour with App

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(9)

from $7

Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(2,770)

from $34

Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Escape Game

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.

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Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Escape Game

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

(37)

from $8

Price varies by group size

A Taste of Birmingham by Birmingham Food Tours

Discover Birmingham’s vibrant food scene with a guided tour that takes you to six unique venues, from a Desi pub to the oldest wine merchant in the city. This immersive experience highlights the city's culinary heritage as you savour a variety of delicious dishes and drinks, including three alcoholic beverages. Stroll through the charming Jewellery Quarter and along the canals, concluding your journey in the city centre. Led by a passionate local guide, this intimate tour welcomes a maximum of 12 guests for a personal touch. - Enjoy six curated tastings - Learn a little about Birmingham's rich culinary history - Maximum group size of 12 for an intimate experience - 4-hour duration perfect for food enthusiasts This tour is a fixed menu experience with a curated selection of dishes. We are now able to offer vegetarian alternatives but please contact us at least 12 hours in advance of your tour to arrange this.

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A Taste of Birmingham by Birmingham Food Tours

4 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $135

Take Birmingham at your own pace with your own dedicated guide on a private tour. See Birmingham through a true Brummie’s eyes on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's sights and sounds as you journey through centuries of our history, uncovering the truth of the city of a thousand trades. During the tour, you’ll discover roots of Norman nobility to titans of the Industrial Revolution, charting Birmingham's path as a city of innovation to its place today as the UK’s second-largest city. See key historic sights like Birmingham Cathedral, Chamberlain Square and the canals, while uncovering the stories and people behind them. You’ll also gain real insight into life in Birmingham today, with every guide bringing their own stories of the city.

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Private Birmingham City Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(5)

from $185

Per group

Birmingham Walking Tour: Migration Stories from the Stratford Road

Considered the UK's most multicultural city, Birmingham is a fascinating place to discover the waves of migrants who have made Britain what it is today. Join this small-group walking tour from vibrant Stratford Road to sample food from around the world, learn about Yemeni, Irish, and Somali immigration, and visit Asian stores. Stops include a Hindu temple, a wedding superstore, abandoned pubs, and a Yemeni restaurant.

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Birmingham Walking Tour: Migration Stories from the Stratford Road

2 hours 30 minutes

5.0

(19)

from $16

Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter

Experience Birmingham through the eyes of a local during a walking tour that takes you off the beaten path. Ideal for first-time visitors looking for an introduction to the industrial city, this tour includes personal headphones to ensure you hear the guide clearly at all times. Explore Birmingham’s medieval origins, Industrial Revolution roots, and modern transformation, including the Jewellery Quarter and Canal City.

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Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(344)

from $21

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Birmingham with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(177)

from $21

Private Birmingham Ghosts and Gallows Walking Tour

The industrial city with a dark and grimy past, discover Birmingham's secrets and skeletons on this 1.5 hour private tour. Uncover the public hangings, the ghost of Henry Skinner, the gangs that ruled Birmingham and much more. This special tour will bring our grimy past into light as you discover a unique side to our iconic city. Walk in the footsteps of murderers, ghosts & executioners; some centuries ago, some decades ago, and some still happening in the city today (ok, maybe not the executioners…). You never know what or who you might encounter! Tour highlights: Infamous gangs of Birmingham The ghost of Henry Skinner Town Hall riots …& much more!

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Private Birmingham Ghosts and Gallows Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(5)

from $185

Per group

The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour

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.

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The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $12

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From Birmingham Stonehenge and Bath Day Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(39)

from $109

We step inside one of Birmingham’s most important Victorian buildings on this guided tour of the Birmingham's Council House. Discover how the city has been run for over 140 years as your guide brings its architecture, people and municipal government to life. The tour gives rare access to key rooms, including the Council Chamber, this tour offers a clear and engaging insight into Birmingham’s civic past and present. Highlights 1½-hour guided tour of the Birmingham Council House. Visit the Council Chamber and selected historic rooms. Learn how local government has shaped the city, then and now.

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Birmingham Council House Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(37)

from $21

Birmingham Walking Tour: Canals, Victorians & Today (1:30pm)

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.

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Birmingham Walking Tour: Canals, Victorians & Today (1:30pm)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(373)

from $21

Birmingham Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Your adventure begins at the grand hotel Birmingham, where you'll rendezvous with your knowledgeable guide. Delve into the heart of the city as you meander through its streets, pausing first at the Roundhouse Birmingham, nestled along the canals. From there, immerse yourself in the splendor of Centenary Square, where architectural marvels like the Birmingham Library and The Hall of Memory stand as testaments to the city's resilience and innovation. Journey into the historic Jewellery Quarter, where Victorian cemeteries and charming residential apartments hold secrets of a bygone era. Continue your exploration in Digbeth, a vibrant hub celebrated for its independent shops and dynamic street art, showcasing Birmingham's contemporary flair. Traverse through Gay Village pulsating with cultural significance and vibrant energy, before encountering iconic landmarks like The Bull, Victoria Square, and The Mailbox, each weaving their own tale of history and charm.

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Birmingham Must-see Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $82

Price varies by group size

Birmingham Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Birmingham invented the industrial revolution, then had to reinvent itself — it's still not done. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through central Birmingham on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Library of Birmingham, the Walk of Stars, and Birmingham Cathedral — three landmarks that span from Europe's largest public library to a 300-year-old Baroque church • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Works brilliantly for families, friend groups, and city-curious travellers; photo challenges along Broad Street add a competitive edge Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English. Britain's second city has been underselling itself for years — your phone is about to put that right.

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Birmingham Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $7

Private Shopping Tour From Birmingham City To Outlet WestMidlands

Comfortable Roundtrip Tour from your hotel in Birmingham to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands - plays host to luxury boutiques and stores selling everything from clothes and accessories to cosmetics and home essentials. Its world-class boutiques showcasing collections from prestigious local and international designers make for a truly memorable shopping experience. Add to all these unbeatable prices, and a handful of trendy cafés and restaurants, and what you’ll get is one of the best shopping destinations in and around Birmingham. After you finish your shopping, you will be picked up and will be delivered directly to your hotel in Birmingham. All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. We are happy to provide child seats in our cars for all ages upon request. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage.

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Private Shopping Tour From Birmingham City To Outlet WestMidlands

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $308

Price varies by group size

Birmingham’s Underground Heritage: A Self-Guided Cemetery Tour

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.

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Birmingham’s Underground Heritage: A Self-Guided Cemetery Tour

45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $12

Escape Game in the City of Birmingham Crazytopia

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $23

Per group

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National SEA LIFE® Centre Birmingham

Pen Museum

The Cube

Birmingham Cathedral

Winterbourne House and Garden

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

National SEA LIFE® Centre Birmingham

Pen Museum

The Cube

Birmingham Cathedral

Winterbourne House and Garden

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham

National SEA LIFE® Centre Birmingham

Pen Museum

The Cube

Birmingham Cathedral