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

Discover the beauty of Birmingham and the West Midlands through one of the many trails and scenic…

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In the Footsteps of the Bard: Your Shakespeare’s Country Itinerary

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Stratford-upon-Avon is famously the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and his legacy still shapes the town today. From historic timbered houses to world-class riverside theatres, his life is woven into the very fabric of these streets. But the story doesn’t stop at the town’s edge. Beyond Stratford…

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Birmingham Just Got Bigger!

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Back in Birmingham, reconnecting with your favourite experiences, flavours, and places to explore? You could easily spend the whole day here and still not see it all. But here’s a secret… Birmingham just got bigger! Three new railway stations have opened, each unlocking one of the city’s most…

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Paint the Town Pride: Your Weekend Guide to Birmingham Pride

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While Birmingham Pride undoubtedly takes centre stage during its annual festivities, the city offers a plethora of activities and attractions to explore before and after the rainbow-coloured celebrations! From cultural gems and world-class shopping to mouthwatering food and luxury stays, here’s how…

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

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This month brings a lively mix of music, comedy, literature festivals, theatre, family shows, and cultural exhibitions across the West Midlands.

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Birmingham & the West Midlands IN Order of The Peaky Blinders

9 minute read

Step into the world of Peaky Blinders and follow the rise of the Shelby family across Birmingham and the West Midlands. This three-day itinerary traces the story from the backstreets of Small Heath to grand estates and political power, visiting the real places that inspired the series along the way.

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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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