Top West Midlands Cultural Tours

Appreciating Birmingham’s unique architectural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a walking tour, and discover the Georgian, Victorian, and modern influences on the cityscape. Gain intimate insight into Brindleyplace, Broad Street, and beyond as you explore with your live guide or audio guide, and gain a comprehensive overview of the history and heritage of the English industrial city.

Experience Birmingham through the eyes of a local during a walking tour that takes you off the beaten path. Ideal for first-time visitors looking to an introduction to the industrial city, this tour includes personal headphones to ensure you hear the guide clearly at all times. Plus, even if you're a local, this tour promises to reveal things that you never knew about Birmingham.

See the landscapes and honey-coloured limestone villages that make the Cotswolds one of the most popular sightseeing destinations in England. Enjoy the historic charm of centuries-old cottages and churches, and find walks and hikes that take advantage of the famous rolling countryside. Spot red deer and birds of prey, and explore the green country lanes in your comfortable tour bus.

Get an intimate glimpse into Birmingham’s vibrant city center on a walking tour that reveals aspect of the city’s culture and history that you might otherwise miss. Get the inside scoop on city life from your guide, and discover hidden gems and backstreets that even some locals don’t know about.

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.

Take a day trip out of London and explore Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover the secrets of this charming medieval town and the history of William Shakespeare with this immersive guide!  Guided by an expert literature historian on this self-guided tour, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and beautiful architecture. We’ll hear the secret stories about Shakespeareʼs life, learning about the tales, mysteries and family drama that live on in this quaint market town.  Experience iconic key attractions, such as the popular Shakespeare's Tudor-era house, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Schoolroom, the Guildhall and the Holy Trinity Church where you’ll find Shakespeare’s grave. Finish the tour by visiting the Swan Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see picturesque town.  Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

The University of Birmingham campus has an amazing story to tell. From the benevolence of Josiah Mason, Birmingham industrialist who set up a science college in Edmund Street in Birmingham town centre to the driving force of Joseph Chamberlain, the first Chancellor who saw the creation of the first red brick campus university modelled on the American style. We see the origins of the site as a Roman fort, the development of the site from the early 1900s to the present day. We discover architecture and public art all around but it is what goes on inside the buildings that gives the heart and soul and who better than retired Honorary Professor and author Jonathan Berg to lead you such an exploration. There are a few surprises along the way and local people and visitors alike will equally enjoy this tour.

Explore the Cotswolds on your own terms with this self-guided, private tour pack. You'll get a fold-out map with two different trails, each one designed to be tackled in one day. The maps are full of useful information and details, along with a variety of clues and questions to help you learn more about this celebrated region.

Every tour is guided by an individual local to the area in a personal, bespoke fashion. Our guides are receptive to the interests and knowledge of the private group and accordingly adapt the tour’s material to their audience. Moreover, our guides are able to highlight the overlooked and forgotten parts of Warwick’s history because of their local knowledge. We do not simply focus on the most eye-catching attractions, but explain and bring to light the hidden treasures of the town in order to provide a more comprehensive historical picture.

Take a city break from London and discover Warwick and Stratford-Upon-Avon in a new way, with these 2 self-guided audio walking tours around Warwickshire! Our first audio tour will give you an introduction to the dynamic streets of Warwick, exploring from the Castle Bridge to St Mary's Church and Warwick Castle. These are the perfect key attractions for anyone interested in Celtic Settlements, Saxon Invasion, Medieval Warfare and the legacy of traditional towns in modern Britain.  The next tour will guide you along with Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the popular Shakespeare's Tudor-era house, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Schoolroom, the Guildhall and the Holy Trinity Church where you’ll find Shakespeare’s grave. We’ll hear the secret stories about Shakespeareʼs life, learning about the tales, mysteries and family drama that live on in this quaint market town. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

The WalkTalkSHOW is a fascinating trip through the history of Stratford upon Avon - the town of William Shakespeare. Our guides will tell you all about the town, the man and all the rich history and superb buildings that punctuate their shared history. Across 80 minutes you will learn a lot about the greatest writer that has ever lived as well as the monumental forces of English history that shaped both the man and the town from whence he came. What's more your ticket also entitles you to a FREE beverage of your choice from an outlet close to our start and finish point.

Take a city break from London and discover Warwick with this private guide! Walkthrough this picturesque market town and unveil some of the secret stories and anecdotes that make Warwick the wonderful town that it is today.  On this tour, narrated by an expert historian, we’ll visit the dynamic streets of this town and explore the most famous historic buildings and architectural highlights. From the Castle Bridge to St Mary's Church and Warwick Castle, these are the perfect key attractions for anyone interested in Celtic Settlements, Saxon Invasion, Medieval Warfare and the legacy of traditional towns in modern Britain.  Finish the tour by visiting Castle Gate, Lord Leycester Hospital and Market Hall Museum, in a tour that will leave you in awe, as everywhere you turn you will find relics and monuments that remain from different eras and define Warwick even today. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Birmingham Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you. • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline. •Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with. • It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide. •If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.

Get more out of your visit to William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, and explore the city with your own private guide. You’ll see the sights linked to the famous English playwright, such as Shakespeare’s Birthplace, along with the city’s Holy Trinity Church, and listen to commentary as you walk. Insights into Shakespeare himself and recounts of key events in English history are all part of the tour.

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.

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.

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!

Your walking tour, your local guide will entertain you with anecdotes from the show as you are guided through this beautiful market town. As you go along you’ll see visuals from the series, showing you were some of the funniest, most touching and memorable moments from all four series were filmed. These include the pedal boat chase scene; where Sebastian helps Gloria scatter her dog’s ashes and the tour group that discovers the severed hand.

See where evolutionist Charles Darwin grew up and found so much inspiration on this self-guided walking tour in Shrewsbury • Find out the historic significance of Shakespearean characters like Harry Hotspur and Prince Hal • Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

The Peaky Blinders are looking for new recruits so join Edward Shelby a distant cousin of the real-life Birmingham Gang as he shows you around the city and teaches you the ropes of being a Peaky Blinder. Mr Shelby has just returned from America after working with the Irish Mob in Boston selling prohibition alcohol and is looking for new recruits to help expand the Peaky Blinder empire around the world. Do you have what it takes to be a Peaky Blinder? On this tour, you will learn about the history of gangs in Birmingham as well as the cultural change the city has experienced in its rich history. You will also discover the impact Birmingham has had on the rest of the world be it the tea plantations of India or the slave ships of Africa.

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.