Top Birmingham Historical Tours

Birmingham is the main city of England’s West Midlands and one of the cores for the country's Industrial Revolution. It will also host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Explore the city starting from the Centenary Square, marking the city center, down to the easily recognizable Brindley Place, and other notable attractions along the way. Admire the beauty of outstanding museums & galleries and also the thriving legacies of the city's industrial heritage.

Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who have been residents of the wings during the last 200 years. Discover what happens behind the high walls and locked doors. Experience the hidden world of capital punishment and see first-hand where executions took place. ​Shrewsbury Prison conducts guided tours run by ex-prison officers who once managed these prisons. Our two-hour tours give you the opportunity to view our historic buildings and learn more about their history dating back to 1793.

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 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.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Want to get the best of your british experience with your lover? Start with the locations providing you with the best authentic and historical experiences. Such as Victoria Square, Birmingham City Center, Birmingham Museum and it's art gallery. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

The Jewellery Quarter is an area of central Birmingham, UK. It is a huge tourist attraction. Many workshops here retain their 19th century appearance. Do you know that 40% of all UK jewellery is made in this quarter? It is also home to the world's largest Assay Office. A unique charismatic guide will take you on a walk through the unique Jewellery Quarter and St. Paul's Square. You will visit The Coffin Works. Do you know what makes this place so special? What used to be a factory in the Jewellery Quarter is now a Museum. Do you know that this Museum is one of the best free tourist attractions in Europe? A Jewellery Quarter tour, this unusual trip will captivate you with its uniqueness and coziness.

Get your bearings and discover Birmingham through a ‘Brummie’s’ eyes, with a local, expert guide. 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.