From Canals and Victorians to Today's City: Birmingham Walking Tour
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Find out more about Birmingham with a walking tour starting and ending at the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square. We look at the canals, Birmingham’s industrial Georgian pioneers our Victorian heritage and the more recent architecture that is all around us. Current redevelopments taking place right in front of our eyes are explained and the directions that the city is taking into the future considered. The tour is based loosely on the book Positively Birmingham, currently available at the special price of £12 in the Library shop (normally £20) at tour end. Starting and ending at the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square this 1 3/4 hour walking tour gives a great introduction to the city and is of interest to local people and visitors alike. We support Sifa Fireside who work on acute and longer term homeless issues in Birmingham with at least 10% of all ticket sales going to their work. Donations are clearly stated on our website.
What’s included?
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We use a live audio system. Each guest is loaned a receiver to hear the guide who wears a radio transmitter. Guest bring their own earphones with a 3.5mm socket or we provide a new pair. -
Entry/Admission - Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery -
Entry/Admission - The Mailbox -
Entry/Admission - The Cube -
This tour may use an audio system - but not always.
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 2h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
We use a live audio system. The guide uses a radio transmitter and each guest has an audio receiver loaned to them. This ensures you can hear the guide from 2m or much further if you wish. Routes are chosen to be outside in less crowded areas of the city.
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Guided walks at 13.30 0n Saturdays/Sundays/Thurdays and selected Tuesdays/Wednesdays throughout the year. Private tours can also be booked - see website. Four tours to choose from: No. 1 explores canals, public art and role of industrial and municipal pioneers of Georgian and Victorian times. No. 2 Museum and Art Gallery to Bull Ring including city squares, Grand Central, Bull Ring, St Martins, St Philips and Art Gallery and life and work of Sir Edward Burne-Jones. No. 3 From Centenary Sq to Jewellery Quarter and back with amazing hidden canal walk. Tour 4- Round and about Centenary Square is shorter and a great intro to the city. Friendly and interactive experience with participants often comprising equal numbers of local people and visitors enjoying each others company. Tours give the historical context of today's city and new developments are explained. Tours may use live audio units and this can make a real difference to the tour experience. Private tours - details on website.
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