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From Canals and Victorians to Today's City: Birmingham Walking Tour

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Birmingham, England

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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.

What's Included

  • 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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Centenary Square
Birmingham B1 2EA, UK

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What To Expect

Library of Birmingham

We start and finish at this amazing new liibrary that is one of the major tourist attractions of Birmingham
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

International Convention Centre Birmingham

We look at Symphony Hall ad the ICC and it's role in the city.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brindleyplace

We look at the history of Brindleyplace as well as the modern day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gas Street Basin

We consider the coming of the canals and look at this amazingly atmospheric centre of the Country's canal network.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chamberlain Square

We look at the way Birmingham is moving into the future.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

We pass the entrance and see the amazing 1880s design of the double portico.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket 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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket 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.
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Included

Ikon Gallery (Pass By)

The Ikon Gallery was originally built as a school and is one of over forty built by the architects Martin & Chamberlain.
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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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

ICC Mall

The main route from Centenary Square to the canalside.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Town Hall Birmingham

The oldest building in Victoria Square dating from 1834.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the From Canals and Victorians to Today’s City: Birmingham Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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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.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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