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Halesowen, UK

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Halesowen

Dive into Halesowen, where history and adventure collide! Stroll through the charming streets, savoring the scent of fish and chips wafting from local pubs. Explore the stunning ruins of Halesowen Abbey and enjoy nature's playground in the Lickey Hills. With friendly locals and delightful shops, this bustling gem is a must-visit for fun-seekers and culture lovers alike!

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2 h 30 mins

Best of Birmingham 12km Running Tour

Learn, socialise and have fun, all whilst keeping fit. Our Best of Birmingham 12km Running Tour is the perfect way to get a complete taster of Birmingham. See all of Birminghams Best sights in 1 experience and gain a comprehensive knowledge of Birminghams history. Includes only the most interesting, funny and scandalous stories, told in a few minutes before running off again.

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5/5
1 h 30 mins

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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5/5

Guided Tour of Street Art in Birmingham

Come and Uncover Birminghams Beautiful, Inspiring, Unknown and Ever-Changing Street Art. We’ll take you on a 5km walk (2 hours) or run (1.5 hours) to the most striking murals - with even better stories behind them. Drawing on History from around the World, we specifically look at Birmingham’s scene and the Home-Grown Artists behind it.

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5/5
3 h 20 mins

Combo Ticket Sea Life and Legoland Discovery Centre Birmingham

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

$67.34
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5/5
3 h

Private Birmingham 3hr City & Jewellery Quarter Walking Tour

Take Birmingham at your own pace with your own dedicated guide on this special 3 hour Birmingham City & Jewellery Quarter Tour. Choose any start time, and we can pick you up at your hotel in the city centre. 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 our longest private tour, see everything you need to see in Birmingham, from the key sights in the city centre to the historically-important jewellery quarter area of the city. 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.

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5/5
2 h

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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5/5

Birmingham Self-Guided Audio Experience

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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5/5
2 h 15 mins

Digbeth, Public Art & Peaky Film

Ideal for those interested in this atmospheric part of the city where Birminhgam originated. We learn about how it all started as a market hamlet growing to become the ‘workshop of the world’. The Peaky Blinders TV series is based on this area. The Peaky Blinders films is being produced here and if we have time we will visit the Digbeth.com studios where it is being filmed - great for a selfie! The area has public art of all descriptions to experience, as well as atmosperic canals to walk along and modern developments such as the coming of HS2. This is an amazing mixture of the bohemian along with the modernity of a city reinventing itself yet again. The tour is timed so that you can also take our Saturday afternoon tour from the Library of Birmingham if you want to make a day of it! The guide on the Digbeth tour is Jonathan Berg, local author who is currently writing the book: ‘Birmingham’s Public Art’ which is due to be published in 2023.

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5/5
2 h

Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter

Discovering Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter - Positively Birmingham Tour No. 3 We use a live audio system - the guide wears a transmitter and our guests wear a receiver. You hear every word even if you are well away making it perfect for social distancing and also ideal for those with impaired hearing. Understand how Birmingham developed and see that many of today’s ways of working have deep roots in our past. A real investigation into today's city in the context of the history of this centre of the industrial revolution now facing up to the future in a determined way. In particular we explore: • Earlier times – medieval origins • From Georgian entrepreneurs to Victorian idealists • Jewellery Quarter • Canal city • An artistic side • Today's city developing for the future. This 2 hour walking tour gives a great introduction to the city and will be of interest equally to local people and visitors alike. Tours start/finish: Library of Birmingham front entrance

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4.9/5
2 h

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

A fun and different way to see Birmingham! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing.

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4.9/5
2 h

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

Discover Birmingham’s past, present, and future on this two-hour walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Explore canals, the city’s Georgian industrial pioneers, Victorian-era social and structural change, and today’s striking architecture. We reflect on the modern city’s diverse population and ongoing transformation. Tours are led by local experts including Jonathan Berg, author and photographer of Discovering Birmingham, and Michael Harrison, a specialist in 20th-century architecture. Each household receives a free copy of the book as a lasting memento. We also support Sifa Fireside, helping Birmingham’s homeless community.

$20.20
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4.9/5
2 h

2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba

This is a tour that immerses you in the local culture and a chance to understand the city's diverse communities. Handsworth has a bad reputation, but it also has a strong character with diverse people who live in the area from musicians, celebrities and sports. The area has been visited by Prince Charles and many others. They say that to find the real heartbeat of the city you have to visit the gritty areas that most tourists are told to avoid. The BHWN team will safely guide you through this historic area to capture the unique history of the African Caribbean community in the city.

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4.8/5
1 h 30 mins

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

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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4.8/5
1 h 30 mins

Private Birmingham City Walking Tour

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.

$181.82
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4.6/5

Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket

Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.

$13.74
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4.6/5
2 h

Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

Do you have what it takes to join a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so we are looking for new recruits so come and join our guide, Edward Shelby, a member of the slogging gangs. He will show you the city & teach you the ways of the gangs & how the reality differs from their portrayal in popular culture.. This tour from the award winning company, Top Tours Global, is centred around the historical & cultural aspects of the Birmingham slogging gangs. You learn about how the gangs terrorised Birmingham in the late 19th & early 20th century. This tour will explore gang members such as Billy Kimber, Alfie Solomon & the Italian Mob. This two-hour tour begins & ends at Aston University, with parking available & goes deep into historical gang territories. The tour will have two stops at local pubs where guests are welcome to buy a drink whilst hearing more about the Birmingham gangs of the last two centuries. City and restaurant recommendations are available on our website Toptoursglobal.com

$26.94
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4.5/5

Birmingham Bricks and Bulls Self Guided Tour with App

Birmingham has more canal miles than Venice. It gave the world the electric kettle, custard powder, lawn tennis, and a sound so heavy it needed a new name. Not bad for a city most people skip on the way to somewhere else. This self-guided audio walking tour covers fifteen stops, from a Baroque cathedral with stained glass that survived the Blitz to a mechanical bull named after Ozzy Osbourne. In between, cross Victorian squares, walk canal towpaths where Cadbury once shipped chocolate, and peer into a lane whose name nobody can quite explain. New to Birmingham, or seeing it fresh? This Birmingham audio tour is a great place to start. Start whenever you like. Pause for coffee, take a photo, resume when ready. Everything works offline, with a map, photos, and audio at every stop. No group, no guide, no fixed schedule. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours across Europe, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee.

$7.99
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4.5/5
1 h 30 mins

Birmingham Ghost Hunt: Haunted City Escape Game

You arrive at New Street Station and feel an icy chill. A Victorian ghost tells you the souls of Birmingham's workers are trapped beneath the city, and you're fading too. Find letters hidden across town and complete an invocation before it's too late. Follow restless spirits through 10 haunted locations, from a station built over a disturbed cemetery to a secret tunnel, a cellar where rioters burned alive, and a cathedral where a statue comes to life. Decode ciphers and free the souls before you vanish. Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start playing at New Street Station. No guide, no schedule, best played after dark. Discover Birmingham's darkest stories: a hidden tomb of 1,163 bodies beneath a convention centre, the city's last public hanging, and a mayor whose ghost still haunts his office surrounded by fresh flowers. Perfect for ghost story lovers and puzzle solvers. About 50 minutes, 10 stops through haunted Birmingham.

$6.41
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4.5/5
2 h

Private Walking Tour Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Heritage

Private walking tour in Birmingham reveals Historic Old Town and the Cultural Heritage of the Jewellery Quarter. You explore Ancient streets where craftsmanship shaped a unique industrial civilization. The route highlights Medieval roots and Architectural landmarks reflecting Classical influence and urban transformation. You experience stories of civilization through workshops and historic squares that preserve creative legacy. From elegant civic spaces to artisan districts the journey shows cultural depth and heritage older than the United States. Each step reveals the evolution of craftsmanship and the lasting identity of Birmingham. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

$949.00
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4.5/5
3 h

Birmingham Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Outdoor Exploration Game

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?

$38.99
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