2 hours
E-voucher
English
Overview
Experience Birmingham through the eyes of a local during a walking tour that takes you off the beaten path. Ideal for first-time visitors looking for an introduction to the industrial city, this tour includes personal headphones to ensure you hear the guide clearly at all times. Explore Birmingham’s medieval origins, Industrial Revolution roots, and modern transformation, including the Jewellery Quarter and Canal City.
Operated by
Positively Birmingham Walking Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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Highly recommended.
vlupton, Apr 2025
This is our third tour with Jonathan Brilliant guide. Entertaining but really knowledgeable. Made me realise how much I didn't know about our wonderful city. Definitely recommend!
Jewellery Quarter brought to life
Sarah1749, Jan 2025
The guide Jonathan was fab! Really engaging and knowledgeable. Made the 2 hours fly by despite the freezing cold. We had a great time and will be booking another tour!
Fantastic, friendly and informative
49david66, Jan 2025
Jonathan was a fantastic guide. He really knows Birmingham and he makes the tour really fun and informative. It is suitable for all ages.
Perfect!
Flyer63162762042, Dec 2024
He's witty, so knowledgeable, funny and passionate. Jonathan is definitely THE guy you'd like to have in your backpack while exploring any city in the world. Unfortunately he only exists in Birmingham... so folks better not miss out! And thank you Mr Berg for making us so passionate about the history of the industrial revolution in our old Europe that spread from the Midlands all over the planet (plastic included - sorry - but that's just a detail largely balanced by the amazing "toys" and jewellery you Brummies have been able to invent and produce over the glorious centuries). Thank you again!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks so much for this lovely review. Our tours aims to inform in a fun and humorous way and clearly that worked on our Sunday tour. Next time you are over from Turin do come on one of our other tours of Birmingham.
Itinerary
Centenary Square
We start here and introduce the tour. We learn a lot about the city from things in and around the Square.
20 minutesJewellery Quarter
We enter the Jewellery Quarter by a secret canal route that even locals do not use. We learn about the way the Jewellery Quarter developed and the different types of business that developed from Gergian times. We see the way the modern Quarter is taking its place in today's city.
30 minutesSt. Paul's Church
Known as the Jewellery Quarter church we view the outside of this lovely 1779 example of Georgian architecture.
Birmingham Cathedral
We look at this fine English Baroque cathedral. On occasions if there is time and not conflciting events we may go in and experience the Edward Burne-Jones stained glass
5 minutesAdmission IncludedSt. Chad's Cathedral
We view St Chads from the inner ring road. We appreciate only too well the issues with post-war redevelopment when the car was king. We decide for ourselves if Birmingham has a planned redevelopment.
Victoria Square
Having seen St Philip's Cathedral and lots more in between we return towards the Library of Birmingham by several important city Squares.
10 minutesChamberlain Square
We see this renovated square and understand more about the way the modern city is reconfiguring for the future.
5 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- We loan an audio receiver so you can hear the guides talking even from a distance.
Exclusions
- There are no entry tickets required for this tour.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We try not to cancel tours even with adverse weather conditions. If it is raining please bring a suitable coat or umbrella. In the event of icy conditions the tour route may be adapted.
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.