Historical Pub tour (Heritage Week)

Tour description

***The Heritage Week launch tours are now sold out but the tour will continue to run from late September. For dates to the end of the year please head to the Tours section of the website and look for the Historical Pub tour. To be added to the wait list please email contact@explorebirmingham.uk*** Launching for Birmingham Heritage Week at a discounted price, this 3 hour tour explores Birmingham’s brewing heritage and public house history on a walk around central Birmingham stopping at some cracking historical pubs. Explore how the city’s story links to its beer and pubs; from early small scale artisan brewers to today's desi pubs. We’ll pop into 3 or 4 wonderful venues along the way, where we can sample some ale (or whatever you prefer) and celebrate what British pubs have always promoted - a drink and a chat, on this friendly small group tour. It’s a walking tour not a pub crawl though so expect to walk around 2.5 miles over the course of 3 hours, so that we can include some of those 'out of the way' gems. The ‘refreshments’ will be all the more welcome after a good stroll! Over half of the tour will be spent in the pubs so we’ll have plenty of time to experience their ambience. You won’t have time for a meal but you’ll be able to buy traditional pub snacks and/or cobs subject to the venue and availability. No drinks or food are included in the ticket price. Tour guests must be over 18. The pubs we visit have been chosen because of their historical significance/features and stories, as well as their hospitality. The exact route and venues will vary depending upon a number of factors on the day to ensure the best experience for guests. We meet outside Snow Hill train station (Colmore Row entrance) and will finish at a city centre pub near Centenary Square or the Mailbox and within about half a mile of New St train station. The tour is suitable for anyone of average fitness but can include steps and some quite steep slopes. Participants must be confident they can complete 2.5 miles walking over the duration of the tour. PRIVATE TOURS are available at a time to suit you and may work out cheaper for a larger group, please enquire for more details - contact@explorebirmingham.uk