Birmingham Walking Tour: Canals, Victorians & Today (1:30pm)
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2 hours

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English

Overview

Appreciating Birmingham’s unique architectural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a walking tour, and discover the Georgian, Victorian, and modern influences on the cityscape. Gain intimate insight into Brindleyplace, Broad Street, and beyond as you explore with your live guide or audio guide, and gain a comprehensive overview of the history and heritage of the English industrial city.

Operated by

Positively Birmingham Walking Tours

Ratings & Reviews

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Look at Birmingham’s buildings and history with new (informed) eyes!

lachelp, Apr 2025

A big Thankyou to our tour guide Michael Harrison who opened our eyes to Birmingham’s evolving architecture and the socio-economic changes it reflects. We had such an enjoyable 2 hours taking in the centre of the city and learnt so much from this retired university lecturer on the history of architecture. The audio system works really well and the experience was well paced and very informative. Thankyou!

Seen some nice places. Way too rushed!

141maartjed, Apr 2025

What a beautiful city Birmingham! We were 7 adults aged 21 to 82 years old. The tour so far as we could join him song beautiful spots see. But what a rush.... Went way too fast ... and not only for the oldest of the bunch ... too bad we couldn't finish the tour....

Very enjoyable tour of Birmingham city centre

Nomad638049, Apr 2025

A very interesting and entertaining tour of Birmingham city centre. I know Birmingham quite well but still learned a lot. We were quite a large group and Jonathan very helpfully set up a tour specially at a time that would suit us.

A Birmingham taster tour!

Merche-6, Apr 2025

Great tour to have an introduction to Birmingham city. Many places to visit in a city where new and old is blended.The library is beautiful, walk near the canal is worthy, cathedral windows are grand, Victoria square not to miss etc.

Itinerary

  • Library of Birmingham

    We start and finish at this amazing new liibrary that is one of the major tourist attractions of Birmingham

    10 minutes

  • International Convention Centre Birmingham

    We look at Symphony Hall ad the ICC and it's role in the city.

    10 minutes

  • Brindleyplace

    We look at the history of Brindleyplace as well as the modern day.

    10 minutes

  • Gas Street Basin

    We consider the coming of the canals and look at this amazingly atmospheric centre of the Country's canal network.

    15 minutes

  • Victoria Square

    We consider public art and also the development of Birmingham during the Victorian period. We look at the developments in the up to date city

    10 minutes

  • Chamberlain Square

    We look at the way Birmingham is moving into the future.

    10 minutes

  • Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

    We pass the entrance and see the amazing 1880s design of the double portico.

    2 minutes
    Admission Included

  • The Mailbox

    We see the conversion of the former post office sorting office into a mixed use development which includes the Birmingham headquarters of the BBC.

    5 minutes
    Admission Included

  • The Cube

    The cube is major development at the back part of the Mailbox development. Views from the upper floors are among the best in the city.

    1 minute
    Admission Included

  • Ikon Gallery

    The Ikon Gallery was originally built as a school and is one of over forty built by the architects Martin & Chamberlain.

  • Hall of Memory

    Art Deco style memorial built originally in 1925 to remember the fallen of the First World War but now includes WW II and more recent conflicts. Houses some fantastic art deco features including William Bloye tablets.

    5 minutes

  • ICC Mall

    The main route from Centenary Square to the canalside.

    10 minutes

  • Birmingham Town Hall

    The oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834.

    5 minutes
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Location

Address

Centenary Sq, Broad St, Birmingham B1 2EA, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to England’s second city
  • Explore with a guide for intimate insight into Birmingham’s heritage
  • Be immersed in the city’s ambiance as you explore by foot
  • Discover landmarks including Gas Street Basin and the ICC

    • Inclusions

    • 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.

    Exclusions

    • This tour may use an audio system - but not always.

    Additional Information

    • 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
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Our route can be accessible for wheelchairs but we do need to modify the route and would appreciate an email from you if you intend to bring a wheelchair. Our Access Policy is clearly stated on the Positively Birmingham Walking Tours website.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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