The 15 Birmingham Tours to Put In the Diary First

1.Entry ticket to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 591 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Review of Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World near Telford, with animal encounters, feeding talks, practical tips, value advice, and family guidance.

“I came in with my nephew, we loved looking at the animals, we did however think that the ‘Feed the baby T-Rex’ activity was not suitable for younger children, it was very loud and overwhelming, it may be more suitable for children aged over 6, my 3 year old nephew found it very distressing”

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2.Cadbury World Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 524 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Cadbury World in Birmingham brings chocolate history, rides, liquid chocolate art, and family fun, with practical tips on crowds, value, and timing.

“We have an amazing time! My kids loved it! The staff was very friendly and the reception was very polite and welcoming.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 346 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Review of Birmingham’s 2-hour walking tour, covering canals, Victorian landmarks, modern architecture, guides, value, route, and practical tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed all of it, Jonathan was excellent, making the whole tour very enjoyable. Good value, even the horrendous weather did not spoil the tour, Jonathan kept us as dry as he possibly could.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Explore Birmingham on foot, from Centenary Square through the Jewellery Quarter, with local stories, canal paths, cathedrals, and city history.

“Mr Berg was extremely knowledgeable about Birmingham. He made the tour interactive also. He presented artifacts from years gone by and explained their historical significance. I love st Phillips church. I was born and raised in Birmingham but I now live in the USA,what a treat to see my hometown as a visitor. I had no idea that there was so much beauty in this city. I do hope that other local people would consider this tour. It would make a great staycation.”

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5.Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 306 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Explore Birmingham’s slogging gang past with Edward Shelby, historic pubs, police stories, and Peaky Blinders context on a lively two-hour walk.

“Ibterewtung stories about local gangsters and how they shaped the community at the tume. The guide adjusted to fit our needs.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Review of Birmingham’s 90-minute city centre walking tour, covering key landmarks, local history, canals, guides, price, and practical tips.

“Excellent walking tour by Dee. Very informative with interesting at a relaxed pace. My wife and I were very fortunate as we were the only ones on the tour, it was, however very cold.”

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7.Cadbury World Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 230 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Review of Cadbury World in Birmingham, with chocolate making, family rides, 4D fun, practical tips, price advice, and honest drawbacks.

“It was amazing, however it would be nice if they would’ve given more freebies”

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8.SEA LIFE Birmingham Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Review of SEA LIFE Birmingham, with penguins, sea otters, sharks and a 360° Ocean Tunnel, plus honest advice on price, timing and value.

“We liked the sea life centre but it hasn't changed much in decor for about 16 years. So when I went again I was shocked it hadn't been modernised. The fish and all the animals are amazing and the staff are very knowledgeable. Nice day out.”

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9.Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

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

Explore Birmingham’s Peaky Blinders past with Edward Shelby, dark alleys, gang history, the Gunmakers Quarter, and a pub pint.

“Ed was great very informative and good knowledge, really enjoyed it”

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10.Cotswolds Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 215 reviews · 11 hours · from $107

Explore four Cotswold villages from Birmingham on an 11-hour minibus tour with free time, local stories, scenic lanes, and photo stops.

“We had a lot of fun on our full-day tour! The tour is organized very well and our guide Daniel was super enthusiastic and told us interesting bits and pieces about each village. The villages are charming and great to relax and take wonderful photos. The quiz at the end of the day was cherry on top :) We would definitely recommend 👌”

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11.Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 199 reviews · 1 day · from $13Best value

Explore Winterbourne House and seven acres of botanic gardens near Birmingham, with period rooms, 6,000 plant species, a tearoom, and more.

“The history of winterbourne was really interesting. There was a lift for less mobile visitors. The gardens were beautiful. Absolutely recommended a visit if you are nearby looking for something to do.”

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12.Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Birmingham with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Explore Birmingham with Captain Bess on a flexible, family-friendly treasure hunt using cryptic clues, local facts, and a simple mobile game.

“We spent a thoroughly enjoyable day exploring Birmingham while doing this treasure hunt. A great way to see the city and parts of it that we would otherwise have missed. This is about the 5th one of these types of hunts that we've done and there will be more! Highly recommended!”

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13.Stonehenge & Bath Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 11 hours · from $107

Review of the Birmingham to Stonehenge and Bath day tour, with timing, costs, highlights, drawbacks, and practical booking advice.

“Great day!!!! Great weather!!!! Great guide!!!! Thank you Olga for dropping us off on the way back and for everything ✌🏾👌🏾👍🏾”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 147 reviews · from $21

Explore Birmingham’s industrial past, canals, squares, and modern city life on a friendly 1.5-hour guided walking tour.

“A bunch of thanks for awesome sightseeing. Enjoyed the tour greatly. Got to know a lot. Have just one proposal - to tell about the place and give some minutes to take pictures as sometimes it was difficult to combine both not to miss those interesting facts informed by the guide.”

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15.Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $15

Review of Winterbourne House and Garden in Birmingham, with garden highlights, house history, price, timing, value, and practical booking advice.

“The beauty and elegance of the Winterbourne House and Gardens was seen from every angle and around every corner. What a terrific preservation of a period home where you can eat and enjoy the scenery in tranquility.”

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