Discover The Birmingham Catacombs Walking Tour
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Explore one of Birmingham’s best-kept secrets on a fascinating two-hour walking tour around the historic catacombs and cemeteries of the Jewellery Quarter.
Led by heritage guide Kevin Thomas, whose walking tours were named by The Times as one of the top five things to do in Birmingham, discover the remarkable people, forgotten stories and secrets hidden in these extraordinary cemeteries.
Hear tales of Birmingham’s inventors, industrialists and radicals, alongside connections to the Titanic, Druids, and unusual love stories and some of the city’s more curious characters.
An independent, story-led tour for history lovers, curious locals and visitors looking for a different side of the city.
Please note: the tour explores the catacombs from the cemetery grounds and does not enter them.
Two-hour guided walking tour
The Times recommended
Minimum age 12
Basic fitness required
Comfortable, sturdy footwear recommended
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Professional local guide Two-hour guided walking tour
- Historical photographs and stories used during the tour
Not included
- Entry inside the catacombs
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The Druid burial The inventor of Tennis The Catacombs The engineer lost on the Titanic
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Stop 2
Birds Custard The Chamberlain family graves Avery Scales Chances Glass
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Outside the Station on Vyse Street
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $27.11 per person
- Free cancellation
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