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The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This walking tour explores Birmingham’s musical heritage, tracing how heavy metal and diverse genres emerged from its industrial heart. Starting at Ozzy the Bull, you’ll journey through sixty years of rock history.
Key Highlights:
Visit The Crown, where Black Sabbath debuted, and sites hosting icons like Nirvana and The Clash.
Discover how local artists birthed grindcore and global anthems while navigating political lawsuits and societal discontent.
Browse tenured record stores and see the Black Sabbath Bench.
Uncover the Brummie roots of Fleetwood Mac and how factory life shaped the "metal" sound.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Ozzy the Bull
The tour starts within Grand Central Station by the Ozzy the Bull statue.
Return
BlackSabbath Bench
The tour ends at the Black Sabbath Bench, Broad Street, Birmingham, UK.
The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour
About
This walking tour explores Birmingham’s musical heritage, tracing how heavy metal and diverse genres emerged from its industrial heart. Starting at Ozzy the Bull, you’ll journey through sixty years of rock history.
Key Highlights:
Visit The Crown, where Black Sabbath debuted, and sites hosting icons like Nirvana and The Clash.
Discover how local artists birthed grindcore and global anthems while navigating political lawsuits and societal discontent.
Browse tenured record stores and see the Black Sabbath Bench.
Uncover the Brummie roots of Fleetwood Mac and how factory life shaped the "metal" sound.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Ozzy the Bull
The tour starts within Grand Central Station by the Ozzy the Bull statue.
Return
BlackSabbath Bench
The tour ends at the Black Sabbath Bench, Broad Street, Birmingham, UK.