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Discover The Birmingham Catacombs Walking Tour

Birmingham, Englandby Birmingham Heritage Walking Tours

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 8 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

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

What's included

  • Professional local guide Two-hour guided walking tour
  • Historical photographs and stories used during the tour
  • Entry inside the catacombs

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Warstone Lane Cemetery

    1 hour

    The Druid burial The inventor of Tennis The Catacombs The engineer lost on the Titanic

  2. 2

    Key Hill Cemetery

    1 hour

    Birds Custard The Chamberlain family graves Avery Scales Chances Glass

Meeting and pickup

Outside the Station on Vyse Street

End point

Outside the Station on Vyse Street

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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