Old Town Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour

Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham



Discover Birmingham’s Industrial Revolution landmarks along scenic canals. Follow your guide to top sights and uncover history at St. Martin’s Church, Gas Street Basin, and the Jewelry Quarter.

Highlights

  • Discover Birmingham’s past and present with your own 5-Star Private Guide
  • Be amazed by the impressive Town Hall, Bullring and the Library of Birmingham
  • Step inside the fantastic St. Martin’s Church and St. Philip’s Cathedral
  • Uncover the Jewelry Quarter and discover its rich craft traditions
  • Explore “Venice site” of Birmingham, follow Gas Street and admire Canal Old Line

Description

Visible future and sacred past! Here in Birmingham you will see how strongly modernity comes to a very historical city. Meet fascinating history thanks to a private guide and see new fascinating buildings and old greatness! Feel the atmosphere of traditional British hopping bars and cafes. Discover the city cut by a network of picturesque waterways! Enjoy a 2-hours walking tour with a bunch of Top-spots in Birmingham. Listen to the old history of workers, crafts and WWII times. Marvel at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery building. See the amazing Town Hall with Queen Victoria Statue right next to it. Explore the alleys of Central city and see St. Philip’s Cathedral. Go further and discover Back to Back Historical Stores. Your guide will have some special stories about this place! Simply follow him. The 3-hours option shows you more! See the modern world with one of the strangest buildings - Bullring Shopping Center. There is a quite surprising mix of architecture, as you will also see the St. Martin’s Church. Step inside and admire the great interior and listen to its story. Explore Birmingham China Quarter! There are some nice venues for lunch or dinner. Opt to the 4-hours option and enjoy an extra visit inside St. Philip’s Cathedral. See stunning columns, beautiful stained glass windows and a nice altar! There are often some fantastic recitals, maybe you will be one of luckies to hear it. Moreover you will see the impressive buildings of Birmingham’s Library and Symphony Hall. Immerse yourself in XIX-century times on Gas Street surrounded by Canal Old Line. Detect the resemblance to Venice! The 6-hours version gives you an even wider perspective of Birmingham, as you will explore the oldest part of this city. Take a walk to Jewellery Quarter! Hear amazing history about craft works and traditions. Visit the fantastic Museum of Jewelry and see focused and detailed work of making jewelry. Some families have been passing on this craft from generation to generation for over a century! You will also see the adorable St. Paul’s Church in the green park. And your own guide will complete everything with interesting stories. It will be an unforgettable experience.

Includes

Private walking tour in Birmingham led by 5-stars Private Guide Sightseeing around Back to Backs Historical Stores Visit at St. Martin’s Church (in 3, 4 and 6-hours options) Visit at St. Philip’s Cathedral (in 4 and 6-hours options) Entrance Fee to Museum of Jewelry and sightseeing of Jewelry Quarter (in 6-hours option) Lots of information, fascinating history and legends of Birmingham Tour program adapted to the preferences of the group Tips about local restaurants, patisserie, pubs

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