1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Private guided tour of Birmingham’s top landmarks and hidden gems
Learn about the city’s industrial, cultural, and modern heritage
See the canals, Jewellery Quarter, and historic sites
Enjoy fascinating local stories and insider insights
€ 118.03
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Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Take Birmingham at your own pace with your own dedicated guide on a private tour. Choose any start time, and we can pick you up at your hotel in the city centre. Immerse yourself in the city's vibrant sights and sounds as you journey through centuries of history—discovering how a humble market town transformed into the UK’s second-largest city. From Birmingham’s industrial revolution boom to its famous canals and the birthplace of Cadbury chocolate, this tour offers a unique mix of history, culture, and modern life. Along the way discover Birmingham's key city sights, explore hidden gems, hear fascinating stories, and gain an insider’s perspective on today’s dynamic Birmingham. The tour includes: - St Philip’s Cathedral - Broad Street - Centenary Square - Symphony Hall - Victoria Square And many hidden treasures! **Price:** £95 for a group of up to 4 people, then only £15 per additional person. **Duration:** 1.5 hours **Meeting point:** by the flag pole in Cathedral Square. If you'd like your guide to meet you elsewhere in the city, just pop us an email! **Dates & Times:** Available every day at a time that suits you! **Tour extension:** you can extend your tour to 2 hours in the booking form! Only £30 extra per group.
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Bottle of water
Public transportation nearby
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Bring a water bottle for refreshment
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Amazing walking tour with Jonathan!! My friends and I did the canals tour with Jonathan as our guide and we had the best time. Jonathan is super knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic and accommodating. I was on the tour with friends, one of whom is blind and has a guide dog and Jonathan was hugely accommodating and inclusive, adding great detail to his descriptions and bringing along tactile objects to touch along the way. It was a really special experience, thank you so much Jonathan!! 😌😌😌
A fascinating tour, Michael extremely knowledgeable and an excellent tour leader. So much history in Birmingham and it is easy to be unaware. Will definitely book other tours. The book received at the end is very informative. Never knew about The Exchange cafe either and intend to visit!
We went on a walking tour during Heritage week and thoroughly enjoyed it. Jonathan is a wealth of knowledge both historical and about upcoming development in the city, he is also full of fun facts and it was engaging! I’ve lived in Birmingham for 3 years and yet didn’t know much about what is on my door step - 2 hours very well spent!
What a brilliant tour! Jonathan, the organiser as well as our guide on the day, is a very approachable and knowledgeable person who treated us like old friends, with a group photo to boot. We had overseas visitors on our tour, some of whom couldn't speak much English, but Jonathan kept them involved by relating aspects of Birmingham to their home country. Indeed, along with his wit, Jonathan adapts his narrative to the audience to keep them engaged. Although a walking tour, we didn't find it physically taxing at all as most of the attractions are centrally based. We went on a very gentle amble, and with audio headsets, it didn't matter if we lagged a little behind. We learned both historical and geographical facts about Birmingham that have made it a leading city in the world for industrial and cultural innovation, including references to bands that have achieved wide international fame. Whilst having been on many tours around the world, this is the first one where we have been handed a substantial complimentary tour guide (produced by Jonathan) at the end and where prizes have been handed out along the way.
I went on the 'from canals and Victorian's to today's city' tour yesterday and would highly recommend it. Jonathan was an excellent guide, we were told lots of interesting facts and covered quite a lot of ground. Headphones are used, which means that you can easily hear everything that's being said. I'm not familiar with Birmingham and this tour allowed me to see parts of the city that I wouldn't otherwise have seen. The route that we followed was well thought out and passed a good mix of sights. Definitely worth the price!
