From Canals and Victorians to Today’s City: Birmingham Walking 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 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 2 hour walking tour gives a great introduction to the city and is of interest to local people and visitors alike. We support the charity 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 and donations are clearly stated on our website.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

The main route from Centenary Square to the canalside.

The oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834.

• 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.

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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.

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

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Tours start promptly at 13:30 so please arrive 5-10 minutes early. Tour duration is approximately 1 3/4 hours.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Positively Birmingham Walking Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 323 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.