Birmingham Dark History and Ghost Tour
from
£115
Birmingham
West Mids
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
30 minutes
  • • Uncover Birmingham's Dark Past on a Private Tour
  • • 1.5 Hour Exclusive Tour of Birmingham's Grim Secrets
  • • Encounter the Ghosts, Gangs, and Skeletons of Birmingham
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Uncover Birmingham's dark and mysterious past on the private Ghosts & Gallows Tour. This 1.5-hour experience takes you on a journey through the city's grim history, revealing secrets of public hangings, infamous gangs, and spectral encounters. Walk in the footsteps of murderers, ghosts, and executioners as you explore the eerie side of Birmingham's iconic landmarks.

The tour starts at Snow Hill Station, where you'll hear tales of the first public hanging in Birmingham and encounter the ghost of Henry Skinner. From there, you'll visit chilling locations like St. Philip's Cathedral Garden, Temple Street, and Navigation Street, each with its own spooky stories to send shivers down your spine. Learn about the city's dark past and the restless spirits that still roam its streets on this immersive and eerie adventure.

Looking for a unique and unforgettable gift idea? The Private Birmingham Ghosts & Gallows Tour is the perfect choice for those who love history, mystery, and the paranormal. Treat your friends or family to a haunting experience that will leave them captivated and intrigued by Birmingham's sinister secrets. Book now and embark on a journey through the shadows of the city's past!

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Experience Overview:

Private Birmingham Ghosts & Gallows Tour

The industrial city with a dark and grimy past, discover Birmingham's secrets and skeletons on this 1.5 hour private tour. Uncover the public hangings, the ghost of Henry Skinner, the gangs that ruled Birmingham and much more. This special tour will bring our grimy past into light as you discover a unique side to our iconic city.
Walk in the footsteps of murderers, ghosts & executioners; some centuries ago, some decades ago, and some still happening in the city today (ok, maybe not the executioners…). You never know what or who you might encounter!

Tour highlights:
Infamous gangs of Birmingham
The ghost of Henry Skinner
Town Hall riots
…& much more!

Meeting Point

Snow Hill Station

15 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BH, UK

Meet outside the main entrance of Snow Hill Station. Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket!

What's included:

  • Local, expert guide!

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Snow Hill Mural

St. Chad's Circus, Birmingham, B4 6ET

Start at Snow Hill Station where you will learn about the first public hanging in Birmingham. See the bronze plaque that commemorates it.

10 minutes

St Philip's Cathedral Garden

Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2QB

Stop at St Philip's Cathedral with your guide where there are over 60,000 people buried. Learn about the skeletons of the graveyard, and pray you don't meet their spirirts!

10 minutes

Temple Street

Temple Street, Birmingham

Stop in Temple Street to see Trocadero Pub. The ghost of the previous landlord is said to haunt it, so watch your step!

10 minutes

Birmingham New Street Railway Station

New Street Station, Station Street, Grand Central Entrance, Off New Street B2 4BF, Birmingham, B2 4QA

Discover Birmingham New Street Station built on a cemetery, and the ghost that haunts Platform 4

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Navigation Street

Navigation St, Birmingham, UK

Stop at Navigation Street to learn about the gruesome gangs of Birmingham. Venture on (if you dare) to Christchurch Passage, discovering the slum conditions when the city was going through the industrial revolution.

10 minutes

Birmingham Town Hall

Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ

Imagine the fury of a mob who tried to lynch David Lloyd George in this very place

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Council House

The Council House Victoria Square, Birmingham, B1 1BB

Haunted by those who's bones may lie beneath, hear about the Council House and a man so dedicated to his office he still visits it after his death...

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Paradise Lane

Paradise Ln, Birmingham B28, UK

Discover the heart-breaking tale of the first man to face capital punishment here, and the crime he was convicted for

10 minutes

Baskerville House

Baskerville House 2 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND

Finish off outside the house of the Baskervilles, the house that reputedly inspired Arthur Conan Doyle

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Birmingham Secrets and Skeletons Private Tour

Birmingham
West Mids
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
1 hour
30 minutes
  • • Uncover Birmingham's Dark Past on a Private Tour
  • • 1.5 Hour Exclusive Tour of Birmingham's Grim Secrets
  • • Encounter the Ghosts, Gangs, and Skeletons of Birmingham
or

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