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Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour
4.9
193 Ratings
West Midlands
Explore Birmingham’s rich history and hidden gems on a walking tour with a local guide. Discover the city’s transformation from a small market town to a bustling metropolis, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture and modern life. Don’t miss out on this unique experience!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cathedral Square - An introduction to the tour by your local guide into Birmingham’s history, in the shadow of Birmingham Cathedral
- St Philip’s Cathedral Garden - Built during the industrial revolution, discover St Philip’s Cathedral, one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain
- Victoria Square - Take a step back into the 1800’s and explore Victorian Birmingham at Victoria Square.
- Town Hall Birmingham - 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!
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery - See the beautiful Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery building and learn about the different artists to come from Birmingham
- Chamberlain Square - Discover Birmingham’s crucial role in both of the World Wars, and the sacrifices made by its people for the good of the country
- Centenary Square - From old to new, discover our modern city, architecture and life in Birmingham today
- Hall of Memory - See the Hall of Memory, memorialising those who have given their lives for Birmingham and Britain
- Baskerville House - See Baskerville House and learn all about John Baskerville!
- Broad Street - Our very own walk of fame!
- Symphony Hall - Take a relaxing walk alongside one of Birmingham’s iconic industrial canals
- Ikon Gallery - Finish up where old and new are perfectly combined, and marvel at the Neo Gothic exterior of this contemporary art gallery
What's Included
- Passionate local guide
Additional Information
Experience Birmingham through the eyes of a local, knowledgeable guide. Soak up the city’s atmosphere as you journey back in time to see how Birmingham evolved from a minor market town to the UK’s second biggest city.
In this tour lasting 1.5 hours, you will not only encounter and understand our past, but also get a real glimpse into the city life as it is today, and stumble upon some hidden treasures! From Birmingham’s prosperity during the industrial revolution, to our renowned canals, and of course, the birthplace of Cadbury chocolate! This exceptional experience has something for every individual.
Location
Birmingham Cathedral
Colmore Row
By the flag pole in Cathedral Square!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(193 Ratings)
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David_r
Aug 22, 2024
Go Birmingham! - Sharing the experience of an impressive city centre with a friendly group and a charming guide. Loved the Black Sabbath bridge and the canal quarter. Hated the woke disclaimer on the golden boys statue. The Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution were what ended Slavery and eventually colonialism. These evils had existed for thousands of years precisely until the 18th century humanitarian revolution in Britain.
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Julianc120
Aug 21, 2024
An absolute delight - An absolute delight! Our guide, Hannah, was incredibly knowledgeable, weaving fascinating tales of the city's rich history with enthusiasm and charm. The tour was well-paced, allowing us to soak in the vibrant atmosphere and stunning architecture. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover the hidden gems and cultural heritage of this dynamic city!
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Rosemary
Aug 15, 2024
Great walking tour - What a great tour of Birmingham city centre with our guide Hannah. She was so enthusiastic about Birmingham and obviously loves living there. Having only been to New Street station previously we thought we would do this tour to find out where to explore. We finished on the canal side and were so surprised how pretty and vibrant it was.
Well worth booking.
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Edinburghvisitors
Aug 12, 2024
Great experience! - We’ve been on many walking tours in different places, but we thought this tour was well worth doing. Hannah our guide was very clear and she obviously loves Birmingham, so she brought it all to life. The 4 of us really enjoyed it.
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Jacqueline_t
Aug 11, 2024
Good overview of the city’s history - I was born in Birmingham but have never visited as a tourist. This tour was a very enjoyable way of discovering a bit more of the city and its history. Richard (our guide) made it very interesting and suggested other areas we might explore on our trip.
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Karrina_m
Aug 5, 2024
Great tour, great city - What a great tour. Our guide was fantastic, there were a few older people in our tour and she was absolutely gorgeous making sure that they were all ok with the walking. Not only was she caring but so very knowledgeable about the history of Birmingham and the sites that we visited. As for Birmingham itself, so unexpected! We loved it!
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Samuele_f
Aug 4, 2024
Great tour to get some... - Great tour to get some background and history of the city, taking you to the main spots. Tour guide was informative and funny.
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Monica
Aug 1, 2024
A "little" jump in the city - It has been a beautiful tour in the history of the city! I've learnt many things I didn't know about the present and the past of the city. Thanks Pete! 🙂
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Decentbloke
Jul 19, 2024
Like an informative walk with a good friend - 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.
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Louise_a
Aug 1, 2024
Brilliant Birmingham - Very knowledgeable friendly tour guide. We enjoyed the sights and the information. Nice pace, easy walking.
It was difficult to find the start point as the flag pole has been removed, look for the Ferris wheel instead.
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