Top Birmingham Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 2

This self-guided tour offers a diverse and immersive experience of Birmingham, showcasing its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Start with the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, exploring Pre-Raphaelite masterpieces and the city’s industrial heritage. Stroll through Victoria Square and admire the iconic Town Hall, then head to the striking Library of Birmingham for panoramic city views. Discover the historic Jewellery Quarter and enjoy a local lunch. Visit Aston Hall to step back in time, explore the lush Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and end with the serene St. Philip’s Cathedral. This tour allows you to explore Birmingham’s best landmarks at your own pace, making it the perfect way to experience the city's vibrant essence.

Discover Birmingham's soul through our self-guided audio tour, where history and modern vibrancy fuse into an enthralling journey! Unveil the city's industrial might, its green revolution, and hidden cultural treasures, all at your own pace. With expert insights from a Chartered Geographer, this tour is an odyssey through time, showcasing Birmingham's architectural marvels and the stories behind them. Start at the iconic Mailbox, meander along historic canals, and conclude in the lively gay village. It's not just a tour; it's your gateway to the heart of Birmingham!

This tour offers an immersive journey through Oxford’s rich history, stunning architecture, and academic heritage. Explore the iconic Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library, two of the world’s most prestigious learning centers. Step into the enchanting Divinity School, a filming location for Harry Potter. Enjoy a delightful lunch at a historic pub once frequented by literary legends like Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Discover the grandeur of Christ Church College, home to awe-inspiring architecture and the famous dining hall that inspired Hogwarts. With guided visits to key landmarks and seamless travel from Birmingham, this tour provides a perfect blend of history, culture, and literary charm in just one unforgettable day.

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.

Experience the best of Birmingham and save money with a combo ticket to Legoland and SEA LIFE Birmingham Aquarium

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.

Discover Industrial Revolution-era landmarks of Birmingham which are hidden among picturesque water canals. Follow your guide to meet highlights and discover surprising facts and fascinating history! See St. Martin’s Church, Gas Street Basin or Jewelry Quarter. HIGHLIGHTS: -Discover Birmingham city, see modernity and old greatness and listen to the story from your own 5-stars Private Guide -By amazed by impressive architecture of Town Hall, Bullring or Library of Birmingham -Step inside the fantastic St. Martin’s Church and St. Philip’s Cathedral -Experience real traditions and craft works inside Museum of Jewelry and see whole Quarter -Explore “Venice site” of Birmingham, follow Gas Street and admire Canal Old Line Visible future and sacred past! Here in Birmingham you will see how strongly modernity comes to a very historical city. Meet fascinating history thanks to a private guide and see new fascinating buildings and old greatness!

Private walking tour in Birmingham reveals Historic Old Town atmosphere shaped by centuries of Cultural Heritage. You explore Ancient architectural landmarks that reflect Medieval and Classical influence across the city center. The journey brings you through civic squares where stories of civilization and transformation unfold naturally. At Birmingham Town Hall you experience neoclassical grandeur and acoustic heritage. The Council House introduces ceremonial tradition and civic identity shaped through time. St Philip’s Cathedral offers peaceful reflection with stained glass artistry and spiritual legacy. St Chad’s Cathedral reveals early Gothic revival influence within sacred architecture. St Martin’s Church connects Georgian design with long-standing community heritage. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Explore the highlights of Birmingham and exercise at the same time with this guided running tour. Covering around 7.4 miles (12 kilometers), the tour is a great way to get your bearings of the city. Along the way, hear entertaining stories about Birmingham sights, and check off lots of key landmarks, including the Roundhouse Birmingham, Centenary Square, and Victoria Square.

Discover Birmingham in a unique way with this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour. Navigate through the city as you solve riddles, decipher anagrams, and uncover intriguing facts about landmarks like St. Philip's Cathedral and the Birmingham Museum. This engaging adventure allows for flexible exploration, making it ideal for families, friends, or couples. With no time limits and an app to guide you, enjoy learning about Birmingham's rich history and cultural connections at your own pace, while creating unforgettable memories.

Birmingham is a city of contrasts that reveals itself best through local stories. Discover it with a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Museum visits can be arranged upon request prior to the tour. Your guide contacts you in advance to shape the experience around your preferences, making this tour perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers.

Turning the streets of Shrewsbury into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to discover Shrewsubry! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the town's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. You can use the Quests as a Team Building activity too! Will you conquer the Quest?

With this guided walking tour, you can learn about the history of the African Caribbean community in Birmingham and visit local haunts that are off the usual tourist trail. As you follow your guide, enjoy fascinating commentary to learn about the diverse communities that make up the city, and check off fascinating local sights, such as the art trails of Handsworth Park.

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the United Kingdom with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Explore the UK’s second-largest city without getting lost on this Birmingham highlights tour. Along the way, enjoy guide stories about the city’s history and architecture, and learn secrets that only locals know about. Places you’ll pass include Victoria Square, St. Philip’s Cathedral, the Town Hall, Centenary Square, the Canals of Birmingham, and Brindley Place.

This immersive history experience called the Heroes Tour, offers participants the opportunity to explore iconic figures and their respective locations while being guided by costumed, in-character historical interpreters. The tour includes 4-star hotel accommodations, three-course dinners at themed venues, and exclusive storytelling sessions. Participants will encounter Robin Hood in Nottingham, Tommy Shelby in Birmingham, Robert Dudley at Warwick Castle, William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon, and Abraham Darby in Ironbridge

Discover Birmingham from a different perspective on this private scavenger hunt, ideal for family groups and bachelor/bachelorette parties. Simply download the app and set off on a 2-hour tour, completing lively tasks and locating city landmarks as you go. Benefit from the support of a remote host and compete with other players from across the country for an immersive city experience.

This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and iconic landmarks in two of England’s most vibrant cities. Begin in Liverpool, exploring The Beatles Story, the historic Albert Dock, and the stunning Liverpool Cathedral. Dive into the city’s rich heritage at the Museum of Liverpool before heading to Manchester. Discover Manchester’s industrial and cultural past at Albert Square and the magnificent Town Hall. Football fans will love the National Football Museum, celebrating England’s favorite sport. With scenic waterfront views, legendary music history, and striking architecture, this tour provides a diverse and immersive experience. A seamless journey from Birmingham, it’s the perfect way to explore two legendary cities in just one day.

Have the freedom to explore Birmingham your way—and see only the sights that interest you most—with this private, self-led smartphone scavenger hunt tour. Upon arriving in Birmingham, download the app and set off at a time that works best for you. As you explore and learn about the city’s key sights, you’ll also discover the hidden attractions many visitors overlook—and will participate in fun-filled games and challenges as you explore.

It's here, it's Queer. It's Birminghams only Pride History Tour. Step back in time with us, as we’ll tell you the story of how Birmingham’s Gay Village came to be. It’s a fabulous tale…but one of exclusion, acceptance and uncertainty. Starting in 1969, just 2 years after the decriminalisation of homosexuality, we’ll start at the original Nightingale Club Site. We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) through the most influential venues and moments from our cities LGBTQ+ scene. Drawing on Pride History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s journey to becoming one of the UK's most thriving scenes. We’ll also spin around Smithfield’s, home of Birmingham Pride, before finishing our story with a look ahead to a future of increased uncertainty for the survival of the village itself. You’ll leave not only with a sense of pride in our glorious gay village, but you’ll know what jugs, rhinos and foxes have got to do with it all!

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!

Beat the Birmingham traffic and explore local sights with ease by opting for this private guided walking tour. As you stroll past key city landmarks—such as Centenary Square, St. Philip’s Cathedral, and Birmingham Town Hall, a guide entertains you with stories about their history to enhance your understanding of the city and its many highlights.

Turning the streets of Birmingham into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of the city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts, and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the quest?

See Birmingham through the eyes of a local writer and photographer on an art-focused walking tour, designed to pique your curiosities at every turn. You’ll discover the art and architecture that abounds in England’s second city, and hear fun facts about the city as you walk. Just remember to bring your own earphones to catch all the commentary.