The 6 Walking Tours in Birmingham a Short Trip Can Fit

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Walk central Birmingham with guides such as Jonathan or Michael, linking the Library, Gas Street Basin, Victoria Square, the Mailbox, and more. Expect local history, modern city planning, public art, and an audio receiver when the system is in use. The tour starts and ends at the Library of Birmingham.

“Had a great time very informative and learned a lot about Birmingham, the earphones are great so you can hear the guide and not have to be too close, i would recommend.”

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2.Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Start at the Library of Birmingham and walk through Centenary Square, a little-used canal route, the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham Cathedral, St Chad’s, Victoria Square, and Chamberlain Square. Guides including Jonathan Berg bring maps, objects, stories, and humor. An audio receiver helps you hear clearly in a group of up to 40.

“Our guide (Jonathan Berg) was knowledgeable and friendly, and whilst I live in Birmingham and have been in some of the places we visited, it was really interesting to hear the history of it and have some of the dots joined up. A lot of new developments are happening in the city, and it was good to see these too and to have hidden gems pointed out, like what is inside the new sphere in one of the locations in the Jewellery Quarter. I also went along parts of the canal and crossed a bridge I have never been on, in the 47 years that I have been in Brum!…”

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3.Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join Edward Shelby for a two-hour walk through Birmingham’s gangland past. You’ll visit the former police holding area, stop at the Gunmakers Arms, learn about the Gunmakers Quarter, Chinatown, the tea trade, and the real Peaky Blinders. Expect character acting, pub history, plenty of walking, and a group of up to 20 people.

“The absolute best Peaky Blinders tour! Thank you and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more Birmingham’s history, but also just for a fun afternoon out!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk central Birmingham with guides such as Dee, Phil, Peter, and Carlos, moving from Cathedral Square through Victorian civic buildings, war memorials, canals, and Broad Street to Ikon Gallery. Expect a relaxed 90-minute introduction with plenty of local stories, but little time inside buildings. Groups are capped at 20.

“A very informative and entertaining walk packed full of interesting facts. Our tour guide, Peter, knew his stuff.”

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5.Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 216 reviews · 2 hours · from $26

Spend two hours walking central Birmingham with Edward Shelby, a guide in character who connects the Peaky Blinders series with real slogging gangs, Billy Kimber, Alfie Solomon, and the city’s working-class past. Expect dark lanes, historic landmarks, the Gunmakers Quarter, and a stop at one of Birmingham’s oldest pubs. The tour is in English and costs $26.

“Engaging guide, particularly given the inclement weather ! (Understatement!) Maybe a little more information along the route, but it really was a challenging afternoon of weather 🤦🏻‍♀️”

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6.Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $20

Walk Birmingham’s center with a local English-speaking guide, following a route from St Philip’s Cathedral through Victoria Square, Centenary Square, Broad Street, Symphony Hall, and Ikon Gallery. Guides such as Dee, Peter, Richard, and Phil bring local stories, practical tips, and a clear sense of how Birmingham grew from market town to major industrial city.

“Very informative and entertaining tour. The guide was very clear , helpful and descriptive. Thanks a lot . We liked it !!!”

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