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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 center.
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city exploded from a small market town, to the second largest city in the UK.
On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Birmingham’s boom during the industrial revolution, to our iconic canals, and of course, the home of Cadbury chocolate! There’s something for everyone on this unique experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet the guide in Cathedral Square, beside the flagpole. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket!
The tour will finish outside the Ikon Gallery
Itinerary
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1
An introduction to the tour by your local guide into Birmingham's history, in the shadow of Birmingham Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Built during the industrial revolution, discover St Philip's Cathedral, one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Take a step back into the 1800's and explore Victorian Birmingham at Victoria Square
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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!
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
See the beautiful Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery building and learn about the different artists to come from Birmingham
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
From old to new, discover our modern city, architecture and life in Birmingham today
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
See the Hall of Memory, memorialising those who have given their lives for Birmingham and Britain
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
See Baskerville House and learn all about John Baskerville!
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10
Our very own walk of fame!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
Take a relaxing walk alongside one of Birmingham's iconic industrial canals
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
12
Finish up where old and new are perfectly combined, and marvel at the Neo Gothic exterior of this contemporary art gallery
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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