Discover Birmingham's Catacombs walking tour

Excellent experience - apart from the weather! Fascinating facts and interesting locations we would never have known about otherwise.
Many thanks to Kevin.

We had a really good time even though the weather was awful. Host was very knowledgeable.

Unfortunate day for weather more than compensated for by Kevin's enthusiasm.
Little trip around the jewellery quarter was an unexpected bonus. Learned a lot.

It was fantastic- I would never have spotted these absolute t historical treasures so close to Birmingham city centre. What a privilege- thank you and we will be booking our next tour soon.

This is the second walking tour we have been on with Birmingham Heritage Walking Tours and they have both been brilliant. Kevin is very knowledgeable and shares some wonderful facts and stories. Would definitely recommend.
It would be useful if details could be added about public toilets whilst on these tours - sometimes they aren't available and I think people should be advised beforehand.

Very enjoyable couple of hours, Kevin was an excellent guide. He is obviously interested in his subject and is very engaging. Will certainly be looking at his other tours around Brum. Definitely recommend.

A very enjoyable way to spend a Sunday morning.

Really interesting tour just the right amount of time

Really enjoyable and informative tour - Kevin was really knowledgeable about the City, its history and its many characters, especially the lesser-known facts and stories.

Informative, lived in Brimington for a long time, learnt so much.

Kevin was really up on interesting facts and made the time fun.
Would book another tour hosted by him. 🙂

A really interesting tour, expertly delivered and full of interesting facts. Great to see Birmingham from a different perspective.

Fascinating stories, entertaining host, great location

I needed to be reminded of Birmingham’s rich heritage and what a fantastic way to do it. Kevin was so knowledgeable and entertaining. I can’t wait to book another of his walks.

Really enjoyed this outing. So many interesting facts visual aids. Definitely inspired to go back for another look. Thanks Kevin.

The Birmingham Catacombs walk was very interesting, and I now know things about people buried in the two cemeteries that I didn’t know before.

Very interesting tour, seeing things you would normally miss.

What could have been a rather dry talk and walk was made truly interesting, informative and entertaining by the leder. Clear commentary, well paced. We learned a lot about great Birmingham people from the past. Well done!

Kevin was a wonderful host; informed, fun, full of interesting knowledge about the subject area and location. He made you want to come back again to discover and know even more. His timing and pacing was bang on and he chose places to stop off at and highlight both with interest and ability for everyone to see/hear in mind. We all learnt so much but in a really accessible way. We'll definitely be coming back on another of Kevin's tours. Thank you.

We had a brilliant time on the Discover Birmingham's Catacombs walking tour!! Kevin the tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and made the catacombs interesting!! Will definitely be booking another tour with Kevin!!

I've been on several other tours that Kevin has done and they have all been absolutely fantastic! Kevin is a great guide and very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Love the little presents he gives to the group at the end of each tour!

An absolutely brilliant walk with a great guide Kevin. So knowledgeable and interesting, bringing the history of the jewellery quarter and the catacombs to life.

Very informative and interesting

Very informative and feel inspired to learn more so will have another look round and investigate further some of the other graves.

An amazing informative wander through 2 cemeteries on a sunny spring morning. Who knew so many influential people were buried in Birmingham.

As good as previous reviews had indicated!
Kevin is a very engaging and interesting guide.
As a Brummie it was great to hear new info about my city and be reminded of stuff I'd forgotten!
What an amazing contribution Brum made to society.
Really enjoyable tour of the Jewellery Quarter catacombs.
Look forward to booking another walking tour.
Thank you Kevin for the lightbulb! A lovely touch.

Very interesting tour led by a very knowledgable guide. He made the walk enjoyable and informative

What an exellent way to spend some time learning about the area , Kevin is an amazing host and guide , would highly recommend ,cheers, Steve and Petra

I have already recommended Kevin & this tour to friends & family

I booked this as it looked something different. My husband not sure he would enjoy it, but we had a brilliant couple of hours. Keith was interesting and knowledgeable he delivered the tour with respect for the folk he talked about but also made it fun. We are already looking forward a history of the Jewelry Quarter hidden pubs tour.

Really informative and enjoyable

Great tour of the Birmingham Catacombs with deep research of both cemeteries in the Jewellery Quarter. Kevin was a great communicator. Highly recommended!

I had a brilliant experience. Learnt lots of new things I didn't know beforehand. Thank you.

Kevin was a great host, providing historic data with fun presentation. Who knew Brum was such a powerhouse during the industrial revolution. Great to learn something new about our Home city. Takes about 1.5 hours of easy walking through 2 graveyards. Imagine it could be muddy/slippery in adverse weather. Convenient meeting point at Jewellery quarter train station.

Fantastic tour. Led by a very knowledgeable guide. Would thoroughly recommend this tour .

I enjoyed it tremendously, the things you don't know about the place you live!

You could find the catacombs on your own but the excellent guide makes the tour so much more interesting. He has clearly done his research and is very informative about the history of Birmingham and tells great stories of the lives of those buried in the graveyards. I would definitely recommend the tour for both those who are familiar with Birmingham, and those who are not. Everyone will learn something new.

Really interesting and informative

Had an excellent time on this walk ,Kevin was so knowledgeable ,made it very interesting & fun 😀

Knowledgeable informative host

Another great tour from Kevin Thomas. Kevin is so knowledgable and full of anecdotes. This tour was my fourth and planning to do more.

Kevin is a really knowledgeable host and informs everyone in a fun and easy manner. The visual aids were good too.

Very interesting. Kevin is an excellent historian.

The guide was excellent and very informative. It’s great learning more things about Birmingham and surrounding areas!

Found the tour really interesting & the guide, Kevin, informative & engaging. Enjoyed the props!
I will certainly book other walking tours.
Would definitely recommend.

Really interesting

Kevin was an excellent knowledgeable host who likes a laugh - what more could we ask. His cheesy props all added to the entertainment. Would definitely recommend.

Very enjoyable, Kevin was very knowledgeable and interesting.

Very informative and interesting tour with a really interesting guide. We'll paced and lots of background information and props to make the history 'Come to life'.

Kevin was very knowledgable and had some very interesting stories to tell about the cemeteries, catacombs and the people buried there

Had a fantastic walking tour. Learned so much about the area I never knrw anout. Kevin was a wonderful host he kept us very well informed about characters of prominence who lived and worked in the Jewellery Quarter. It was my first walking tour and I was very impressed. I highly recommend this experience. It's very well worth it.

Really interesting and informative

Really good morning with loads of interesting facts and a well informed host.

I would highly recommend this tour. It was extremely fascinating the amount of history in one place that we often pass by. Kevin was a great host!

We really enjoyed the fascinating tour with Kevin, a really engaging host, and have already recommended to a friend. We intend to book further tours.

Fantastic knowledge of the historic figures of Birmingham fascinating
We are going back to the jewellery quarter more regularly to spend time in the cemeteries to experience the seasons and have a pint and some food
Thank you so much

Fascinating stories of people important in shaping Birmingham’s history. Wonderful to discover the secrets of Warstone and Key Hill graveyards. Thank you Kevin.

What a fantastic experience! I had been wanting to do one of these tours for such a long time and it certainly did not disappoint. Kevin was an incredible tour guide and made it so much fun and informative. His passion for what he does is incredible. I would highly recommend joining the tour and i will be making sure i book to attend others.

A great revelation, impressive site, fascinating stories. Would like to do this again in better weather, when the site is looking at its best

Kevin is a fantastic and interesting guide. He brings props to bring things to life.

Kevin was fantastic. He really opened our eyes to what is on our doorstep at the jewellery quarter. He championed local hero’s and is a great story teller. I would definitely recommend the experience

I thoroughly enjoyed all of it! Very well thought out and I’ve been meaning to go to both cemeteries all my life basically! So great having Kevin as the host as I would never have known the history of the families buried there and Kevin is easy to talk to and made the whole experience enjoyable! Lovely gift at the end too which just finished off a perfect experience! Thank-you so much! 🤩xxx

We loved it. Great host, an eye opener!! Highly recommend!

Fabulous tour
Great stories and so enlightening

Really enjoyed it. Two hours flew by, the guide was very well informed, friendly and easy going. Learnt new things we’d never have learnt if we weren’t on the tour

Very informative and interesting talk about local history.

Our Guide was very knowledgeable, I really enjoyed the tour and learned lots of interesting facts I would definitely recommend to friends and family, and would love to do another tour around Birmingham.

Kevin is an engaging, warm and knowledgeable walking tour host.

An enlightening experience and a history lesson rolled in to one.
Our host Kevin was informative and entertaining and clearly had a love of his subject material. Great way to spend a couple hours.

Fascinating well - presented tour😀

Kevin was very informative and knowledgeable. Would definitely book with him again. The gift at the end was very thoughtful and unexpected.

Really enjoyed the tour - finding out new things about our home city. We didn't know about the catacombs and must have passed by them many times! Great host who was very knowledgeable and friendly.

So informative . We don’t praise Birmingham and it’s history enough. It opened my eyes and made be proud to be a brummie. 👍👍

Really interesting talk by Kevin, who knew so many famous people were buried here and made an impact on the world - mostly Brummies!

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour. Kevin, the tour guide, was extremely interesting and knowledgeable and we learned lots of interesting information about Victorian Birmingham. We have now booked another walking tour with Kevin as we enjoyed this one so much.

Very informative and a good host. Will be booking with him again.

Interesting and informative

Fantastic tour of Warstone Lane and Key Hill cemetery. Kevin guided us through both the cemeteries and showed us the graves of prominent people in Birmingham's past. He was very knowledgeable about the cemeteries and the local area. I will definitely be returning to do more of his tours.

A truly new perspective of the jewellery quarter.
Kevin’s goes above and beyond to find fascinating bits of forgotten history bringing the past to life .

My husband and I loved this walking tour. Kevin, our guide, was easy to listen to and very informative . We learnt so much about the roots of Birmingham industrialists we came away feeling proud to be a Brummie. We went from the Titanic to Birds custard what more could you want for entertainment on a Saturday morning. Thank you Kevin.

Will definitely recommend

I absolutely loved the tour of the Jewellery Quarter graveyard. So many fascinating facts, the guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. What a fab way to spend a Sunday morning - a really immersive experience. We will be booking again 100%

Kevin is an excellent host, delivering lots of information in an interesting and engaging way. The tour was very absorbing, and just the right length of time. I won't hesitate to book another tour.

What a lovely man Kevin is engaging, knowledgeable and fun. We learnt so much about our wonderful city through his stories of people buried on the 2 cemeteries. Will definitely recommend to family and friends and book another tour soon

Thoroughly enjoyable & interesting afternoon. Who thought 2 hours in a graveyard could wizz by !

I really loved the enthusiasm of our tour guide. Well researched, he really helped to give us an idea of Birminghams past great contributors with local and international impact.

Very relaxed and informative too.
Excellent afternoon

Really interesting walk. Great guide who shared some interesting facts about Birmingham and its residents of days gone by.

Learnt so much about my home city. Visited parts I did not know existed.

Lovely afternoon with our fab guide Kevin. Such a fun walk, found out some really interesting facts. Thank you

The guide was excellent, very engaging and great insight, knowledge and bonus props - you could not ask for more. A great experience and I have already recommended to our friends

Had a great time

A really engaging host with lots of great facts and stories about the area, the graveyards, the Jewellery Quarter. Easy public transport links made this a convenient experience and we had an excellent afternoon out.

We had a wonderful Sunday afternoon on our walking tour of the JQ catacombs. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. we would (and have) recommended this to our friends and family.

Very interesting. Bought some of the unsung heroes of Birmingham to life. Have recommended this expereince to others

A most enjoyable afternoon with a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable host. Amazing what you walk/drive past every day without taking the time to have a look behind the wall and explore what's not immediately obvious. Very informative and thought-provoking.

Kevin was a great host. He made the walk thoroughly enjoyable and we all learned so much about fabulous Brummies that have been forgotten. His use of visual aids was an added bonus. It introduced us to bits of the city we knew nothing about but are such hidden gems that we'll be revisiting often. The guided walks give you a bit of exercise, get you into the fresh air, make you more aware of our surroundings and give you a buzz about our amazing city.

kevin is very knowledgeable and makes things more interesting with bits of information you might not have thought of asking about. this is the second time i have done this tour, my friend came up from london especially for it. it's my 4th time out on a tour with Kevin

A gift for my husband which he really enjoyed. It was great to hear about the many inventors and innovators buried in the graveyards and hear their impact on Birmingham's history. Made me proud to be a brummie!

Very informative and makes me look forward to booking another one.

Great family visit to learn about the great and good ( but dead) of Brum.

We really enjoyed this tour. Kevin's enthusiasm for the subject shines through and is infectious. He is very informative and interesting, we had great time. Would highly recommend this.

Interesting waking tour with knowledgable guide. So much history hidden in plain sight