Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour
Overview
On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Birmingham’s boom during the industrial revolution, to our iconic canals, and of course, the home of Cadbury chocolate! There’s something for everyone on this unique experience.
Inclusions
- A passionate, local guide.
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cathedral Square, Colmore Row Temple Row, Birmingham England
An introduction to the tour, your local guide & Birmingham's background history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Philip's Cathedral Garden, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB England
Built during the industrial revolution, discover St Philip's Cathedral & its importance to the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BD England
Take a step back into the 1800's and explore Victorian Birmingham at Victoria Square.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Town Hall Birmingham, Town Hall Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3DQ England
Built to symbolise the status of Birmingham's growth, marvel at the Town Hall. From Charles Dickens, to Emmeline Pankhurst and even the likes of Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles - some of the worlds most famous individuals have walked through these doors!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Museum & Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH England
Marvel at this beautiful building, first opened in 1885.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ England
Discover Birmingham's importance in the first & second world war.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Centenary Square, Broad St., Birmingham B1 2AE England
From old to new, discover our modern city, architecture and life in Birmingham today.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Broad Street, Birmingham England
Our very own walk of fame!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2EA England
Take a relaxing walk alongside one of iconic canals.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ikon Gallery, 1 Oozells Square Brindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HS England
Where old and new are perfectly combined, marvel at the Neo Gothic exterior of this contemporary art gallery.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our local guide Peter, a former English teacher and Brum native, was knowledgeable about all aspects of Brum history and we had a very pleasant two hour tour! Enjoyed all the anecdotes about the memorials, churches, canals and libraries. Peter had even brought some old photos to help us see what ...
Our local guide Peter, a former English teacher and Brum native, was knowledgeable about all aspects of Brum history and we had a very pleasant two hour tour! Enjoyed all the anecdotes about the memorials, churches, canals and libraries. Peter had even brought some old photos to help us see what the place looked like a century ago. Thank you so much Peter for a very pleasant and educational morning!Really interesting, and learnt so many things I never knew about Birmingham! thank you for a great tour.
Really interesting, and learnt so many things I never knew about Birmingham! thank you for a great tour.I just went on the Birmingham City walking tour at the weekend and it was fab! Not only was my guide really friendly and knowledgeable about the area, but they were also able to recommend some dog friendly pubs for my pup and I. Will definitely be back with my kids soon!
I just went on the Birmingham City walking tour at the weekend and it was fab! Not only was my guide really friendly and knowledgeable about the area, but they were also able to recommend some dog friendly pubs for my pup and I. Will definitely be back with my kids soon!Great tour and great guide. Explains the history of the city and current lifestyle and events of the city.
Great tour and great guide. Explains the history of the city and current lifestyle and events of the city.I found this walking tour, which was successfully lead by Arthur, to be highly informative and educational. I learned a lot about the city's long history and its very important industrial contributions, inc the key people responsible. The 1.5 hours went at a nice pace and we visited key areas of ...
I found this walking tour, which was successfully lead by Arthur, to be highly informative and educational. I learned a lot about the city's long history and its very important industrial contributions, inc the key people responsible. The 1.5 hours went at a nice pace and we visited key areas of the city. I would highly recommend this tour. There is SO much to discover in Birmingham.Arthur was excellent, so patient and friendly. He was very knowledgeable and kind.The pace of the walk was perfect.
Arthur was excellent, so patient and friendly. He was very knowledgeable and kind.The pace of the walk was perfect.