ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular birmingham tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
Ex-officer guided tour through Shrewsbury Prison: 1793-era wings, execution room, and pillory demo. About 1.5–2 hours.
“Absolutly brilliant ,Charlotte our prison guide was brilliant, friendly n knew her stuff,will be going back for nighttime paranormal investigations”
Small-group Birmingham civil rights tour with air-conditioned rides and a guided walk to key sites like 16th Street Baptist Church.
“Was a great tour mixture of riding and walking. Mike was very knowledgeable and made you feel you were back in the time. He didn't sugar coat the struggles of those involved. We had a private tour since only couple that day which was awesome. Mike was willing to answer any questions about Birmingham.”
Entry to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford with mobile ticket access, 100+ animals, 45 animatronic dinosaurs, and animal feeding talks.
“Always love this place 😁 gets better every visit”
Cadbury World entry ticket in Birmingham for a 3-hour family-friendly chocolate day with rides, cocoa storytelling, and 4D fun.
“Interested trip about the history of Cadburys. Get some free chocolate bars. Kids enjoyed the 4d cinema.”
Walk through Shrewsbury Prison at your own pace with sound boxes, guides, and photo moments in a Victorian setting near Birmingham.
“Great atmosphere, and paranormal activity even during the day, had a good day, love to do a night time stay.”
Birmingham’s LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is an indoor, hands-on LEGO day with MINILAND, rides, and a LEGO 4D cinema in about two hours.
“Very chaotic, there’s a severe lack of structural segregation. Which causes backlog and over stays, which leads to further crowding. The space is so minimal, which really took us by surprise. A number of adults seemed out for themselves, dominating tables literally taking up space and holding up children from places at build and play…”
Canals, Victorians and today in Birmingham on a 2-hour walking tour with earphone audio, free stops, and a local guide.
“Great tour. Super knowledgeable and personable guide. Fascinating insight into the development of Birmingham over the last 45 years from his personal experience and before that too. Good pace too, no dawdling about, saw loads. Lots of ideas and recommendations. Highlight of our weekend in Birmingham. Great!”
A 2-hour Birmingham Jewellery Quarter walking tour with an audio receiver, a secret canal route, and city squares plus cathedral stops.
“Full of fascinating facts and history. I’m a born and bred Brummie and learned so much about the city, places I’d walked past many times before without a second glance. Highly recommend.”
Birmingham slogging gangs walk with Edward Shelby. Pub stops, gang stories, and city corners in 2 hours for $27.73.
“We really enjoyed our experience I would however like to give some constructive feedback. The guide was extremely informative although at times spoke way to fast and it was a struggle to pick out everything that was being said. We struggled to understand sometimes and we had a foreign couple in the group who really…”
A 90-minute Birmingham city-centre walk with a local guide, key landmarks, canal stories, and WW1/WW2 memorials, mostly outside.
“Really informative tour with Phil. I know Birmingham a little and was great to learn more about its history and also to have things pointed out that I've been walking past for years!”
Meet sea otters Ozzy and Ola, see penguins, and ride through a 360° Ocean Tunnel at SEA LIFE Birmingham for a short, family-friendly visit.
“We liked the sea life centre but it hasn't changed much in decor for about 16 years. So when I went again I was shocked it hadn't been modernised. The fish and all the animals are amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable. Nice day out.”
Follow Captain Bess through Birmingham with cryptic web clues and a self-paced 2-hour walk from Town Hall to the Jewellery Quarter.
“This might not look much but it really is enjoyable and at times challenging. It shows hidden parts of Birmingham's past and the impressive and very visible new parts. It is great if you don't like following a group.”
Walk Birmingham after dark on a 90-minute ghost route through haunted churches, hotels, and a former jail site, guided at night.
“It was a private tour and great. He took me around the town and even spent time explaining to me why my hotel is haunted.”
Skip the waiting and visit Winterbourne House and Garden in Birmingham, an Edwardian Arts-and-Crafts villa with seasonal walled gardens.
“It was a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing experience. The scenery was beautiful and fresh, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes gardens or just wants to go somewhere to relax. It was worth the 45-minute walk from my hotel and worth the price.”
Escape Shrewsbury Prison’s The Cell in 60 minutes with helpful hints, then explore the historic prison on your own pace for about 1h15.
“The experience was well organised. When entering the cell it looked deceptively simple, after investigating there were lots of engaging puzzles to solve in order to escape The Cell, it was not easy, but we did it. The self guided tour was eye opening, with lots of interesting facts regarding the running of the prison…”
