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The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour

New2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
The Birmingham Rock and Metal Self-Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • ✕Food and drink
  • ✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour starts within Grand Central Station by the Ozzy the Bull statue.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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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