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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Get your bearings and discover Birmingham through a ‘Brummie’s’ eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city exploded from a small market town, to the second largest city in the UK.
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.
A passionate, local guide.
Departure Point
Cathedral Square, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB, UK
By the flag pole in Cathedral Square!
Cathedral Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom An introduction to the tour by your local guide into Birmingham's history, in the shadow of Birmingham Cathedral 5 minutes
St Philip's Cathedral Garden, Birmingham, United Kingdom Built during the industrial revolution, discover St Philip's Cathedral, one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain 5 minutes
Victoria Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom Take a step back into the 1800's and explore Victorian Birmingham at Victoria Square. 5 minutes
Town Hall Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom 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 world's most famous have walked through these doors! 5 minutes
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom See the beautiful Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery building and learn about the different artists to come from Birmingham 5 minutes
Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom Discover Birmingham's crucial role in both of the World Wars, and the sacrifices made by its people for the good of the country 5 minutes
Centenary Square, Birmingham, United Kingdom From old to new, discover our modern city, architecture and life in Birmingham today 5 minutes
Hall of Memory, Birmingham, United Kingdom See the Hall of Memory, memorialising those who have given their lives for Birmingham and Britain 5 minutes
Baskerville House, Birmingham, United Kingdom See Baskerville House and learn all about John Baskerville! 5 minutes
Broad Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom Our very own walk of fame! 5 minutes
Symphony Hall, Birmingham, United Kingdom Take a relaxing walk alongside one of Birmingham's iconic industrial canals 5 minutes
Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, United Kingdom Finish up where old and new are perfectly combined, and marvel at the Neo Gothic exterior of this contemporary art gallery 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
Decentbloke
19 Jul 2024
Richard was very informative. An interesting tour, we got to see and learn a lot about Birmingham and its history in a short time. It was like a walk with an old friend.
Trail41744964777
14 Jul 2024
Firstly a big thank you to Pam our tour guide.
Excellent knowledge of the history of Birmingham which she told with passion.
Definitely would recommend.
William_T
02 Jul 2024
The guide was knowledgeable and gave local color on the walk. On schedule, charming and informative.
This tour in
West Midlands
is organized by
Walking Tours in England
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