Top West Midlands Walking Tours

Follow in the footsteps of ex-convicts during a tour of Shrewsbury Prison, home to over 200 years worth of history. You’ll explore the former jail with a prison office who once managed the wings, for the inside scoop on what used to occur within the walls. You’ll hear tales about capital punishment and see the spots on which executions took place.

The Bear Grylls Adventure is the perfect way to gain new skills, and test your physical and mental endurance. It’s a safe and fun way to try out physical challenges inspired by Bear Grylls, without being alone in the wilderness. Choose from activities like indoor climbing, iFLY indoor skydiving, and archery plus an assault course. Qualified instructors guide you through your chosen activities, and digital photography from your Base Camp experience is included.

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.

Following HM Government’s announcement on Tuesday 22 September 2020, Jaguar Land Rover Experience has made the difficult decision to postpone the re-start of Factory Tours until 2021. Our Solihull Experience Centre is the spiritual home of Land Rover. For over half a century, this is where Land Rover has relentlessly pursued its goal of producing the best SUVs in the world. Take a guided tour of Solihull's state-of-the-art manufacturing site and witness the engineering that expertly crafts our vehicles.​ Children must be at least 10 years of age to attend our tours.​

Enjoy a budget-friendly, one-of-a-kind way to explore Birmingham: this self-led smartphone game will bring the city’s spooky history to life. After signing up, download the app and set off at a time that suits you best. You’ll solve clues and discover top landmarks, from the Birmingham Town Hall and the Gas Street Basin to the Hall of Memory. You’ll also hear ghost stories and creepy lore during your tour.

See Birmingham through the eyes of a local writer and photographer on an art-focused walking tour, designed to pique your curiosities at every turn. You’ll discover the art and architecture that abounds in England’s second city, and hear fun facts about the city as you walk. Just remember to bring your own earphones to catch all the commentary.

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

Do something unique tonight. When the sun sets the ancient horrors of this town's past wake from their slumber. Let our guides show you through 2000 years of this town's darkest secrets, shine a torch on the darker side of humanity and regale you in tales of murder, torture, terror, and plague. Scratch the surface of this beautiful town and perhaps you'll never look in a mirror again.

Get your bearings and discover Birmingham through a ‘Brummie’s’ eyes, with a local, expert guide every day at 10:30am. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city exploded from a small market town, to the second largest city in the UK. On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Birmingham’s boom during the industrial revolution to our iconic canals, and of course, the home of Cadbury chocolate! There’s something for everyone on this unique experience.

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.

Join us for a walking tour like no other, celebrating the history of the diverse and vibrant Stratford Road. The Stratford Road, once described as ‘the gateway of Birmingham’ has seen many migrants settle along it, due to its unique location and affordable housing. From the Irish to the Somalian community; the memories of the people who lived here will be brought to life by our friendly walk leaders who will talk through the road's changing scene: Visit the temple that was once a cinema. Try samples of delicious food from around the world within a mile radius. See the once thriving pubs that have now been abandoned. Meet the larger-than-life shop owners who dress Birmingham’s Asian population. Please note that if you wish to bring a stroller we ask that you contact the team. Service animals are allowed but please let us know if you are bringing one. Please note that pets are not allowed on this walking tour.

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.

Spend a morning or afternoon with cuddly alpacas—a fun tour for kids and animal lovers. First, listen and learn as your guide shares information about the animals you’ll soon meet. Then it’s time to hang out with the resident herd. Take photos, help with a feeding, take an alpaca for a walk around the property, and shop for hand-knitted alpaca accessories in the gift shop.

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 exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Birmingham city. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market. Many stalls offering Christmas gifts, authentic German cuisine and mulled wine. Also is Christmas Craft Market, ice rink and live music. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Birmingham city. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Birmingham city.

See where Shakespeare lived, hangout and found so much inspiration on this affordable self-guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon. • Take in the places connected to Shakespeare’s life including the church where he was baptised and is buried today, and hear about the curse he planted on his own tomb • Hear from producer Oz Harris who’s been guiding private tours around England for over 10 years • Do it all in 30 minutes 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.

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.

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

Some reasons why Cotswold Photography Tours is unique: 1. All our tours are tailored to your requirements (yes, we actually discuss with you what kind of Cotswolds experience you would like and plan your bespoke tour around that!). 2. All our tours cater specifically for the keen photographer, ensuring you capture images that go well beyond the simple tourist snaps that everyone else is taking! For example, if you are a keen landscape photographer we can arrange a tour that starts at sunrise or continues until sunset! 3. No prior photographic knowledge is needed and ANY camera is suitable! We combine our extensive local knowledge with our professional photographic experience to provide you, where required, with technical and creative photographic guidance throughout your tour. 4. Each personalised tour is for a specific customer only (plus up to 5 other family or friends who you may wish to include) so YOU receive the full attention of your guide and photographer for the whole tour!

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

Zombie Scavengers in Birmingham challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Birmingham today!

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning