Walking Tours in Birmingham

What makes Birmingham such a great place to visit is that it’s a fantastic walking city – you don’t need to jump in a car every 5 minutes hopping from one attraction to the next, you’ll be able to discover everything at your own leisurely pace. Any if you’re looking for an insiders helping hand, one of our many local tour guides would love to show you around.

Walk Run Cycle Birmingham is a free-to-download app of self-guided walking, running and cycling routes to show you the best of Birmingham. Download here or search for Walk Run Cycle Birmingham on your app store.

You can also join Walking Tours in Birmingham every day at 10:30am (all year) & 2pm (May-Oct) for a walking tour with a local guide. Walking Tours in Birmingham also offer a range of private tours, including a full city tour with the Jewellery Quarter.

Walk Your Way Through the West Midlands: Our Top 9 Routes

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On the Peaky Blinders Trail: A Day in Birmingham & the Black Country

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One day. One family. One city that shaped a legend. While Stratford-upon-Avon gave us the world of Shakespeare, Birmingham gave it industry, and the Peaky Blinders rose from that world. Birmingham and the Black Country aren't just a backdrop to the Peaky Blinders story, they're woven right through…

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Birmingham - Where Peaky Blinders Was Really Born

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The Peaky Blinders series was inspired by real events. The flat caps were real. The gambling dens, the swagger - all of it, completely real. And Birmingham has the history to prove it. Small Heath. Digbeth. The canals. Long before Steven Knight put pen to paper, these streets shaped history's most…

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This March in Birmingham and the West Midlands: Our Top Picks

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March is the perfect time to embrace the energy of spring and make the most of everything Birmingham and the West Midlands have to offer. From captivating theatre shows, world-class sporting events and live music to St. Patrick's Day celebrations and fascinating exhibitions, there’s something for…

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48 Hours at Birmingham Light Festival: A Family-Friendly Itinerary

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Guest blog by Caroline Davis, mum of a curious 7-year-old. Birmingham Light Festival has a knack for turning winter evenings into something genuinely special. For families, that matters. February nights can feel long, routines are tight, and anything that promises shared experiences without pressure…

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7 Unique Date Ideas in Birmingham and the West Midlands

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Looking to move beyond the usual dinner-and-a-movie routine this Valentines? Birmingham and the West Midlands are packed with creative, unexpected experiences that make dating feel exciting again. From hidden gems and cultural hotspots to hands-on activities and memorable nights out, this guide…

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A Slow January Day in Birmingham and the West Midlands

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January doesn’t always call for reinvention. It can also be the perfect time to slow down and reconnect. Whether you choose to spend the day entirely in Birmingham or let it gently unfold across the wider West Midlands, this is a version of January that resists pressure. So picture this: It’s the…

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