Private Birmingham City Walking Tour
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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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Local expert guide!
Itinerary
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Stop 1
An introduction to the tour by your local guide into Birmingham's history, in the shadow of Birmingham Cathedral
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Stop 2
Built during the industrial revolution, discover St Philip's Cathedral, one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain
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Stop 3
Take a step back into the 1800's and explore Victorian Birmingham at Victoria Square
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Stop 4
Built to symbolise the status of Birmingham's growth, marvel at the Town Hall. From Charles Dickens, to Emmeline Pankhurst and even the likes of Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles - some of the world's most famous have walked through these doors!
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Stop 5
See the beautiful Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery building and learn about the different artists to come from Birmingham
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Stop 6
Discover Birmingham's crucial role in both of the World Wars, and the sacrifices made by its people for the good of the country
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Stop 7
From old to new, discover our modern city, architecture and life in Birmingham today
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Stop 8
See the Hall of Memory, memorialising those who have given their lives for Birmingham and Britain
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Stop 9
See Baskerville House and learn all about John Baskerville!
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Stop 10
Our very own walk of fame!
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Stop 11
Take a relaxing walk alongside one of Birmingham's iconic industrial canals
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Stop 12
Finish up where old and new are perfectly combined, and marvel at the Neo Gothic exterior of this contemporary art gallery
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Please meet the guide in Cathedral Square, beside the flagpole. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket!
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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From $182.99 per person
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