From Canals & Victorians to Today's City
Overview of the tour in Birmingham
Come and explore this amazing city with a local guide. We look at the early development of Birmingham right up to the present day. From the Georgian industrial growth and the coming of the canals. Then on to Victorian times when the town developed as a world center of industry and coped with huge social and infrastructure issues.
We hear how Joseph Chamberlain became the Lord Mayor and, with others, set about improving the town. Moving into the 20th century, brutalist concrete architecture and today's city are moving forward all around us - a very modern and fun city. Our walk is around 3 km in length, takes 2 hours, and includes central canal towpaths and city squares.
Part of every ticket sale and any donations at the tour end are donated to Sifa Fireside, a Digbeth-based charity that helps street dwellers in our city.
This activity includes:
- Birmingham Town Hall
- Brindleyplace
- Library of Birmingham
- The Gas Street Basin
- Chamberlain Square
- Black Sabbarh Bench
- The International Convention Centre
- Mailbox Birmingham
- Victoria Square
- The Exchange
- A Real Birmingham Family
- Boulton, Watt and Murdoch
- Loan of live audio device
Our Guides
On arrival
Look for the pop-up stand to the left of the entrance to the Library of Birmingham
Things to note
Please bring a pair of earphones/buds with a 3.5mm jack - if not we provide you with a new pair which you keep at the end (donation to the charity we support is appreciated).
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
Walking Tour of Birmingham City Centre
English
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English
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1:30 PM
Digbeth Walking Tour Public Art & Peaky Film
English
2 hours
10:30 AM
Birmingham's Public Art
English
2 hours
10:30 AM
