Birmingham Walking Tour Canal Victorians and Today City
Discover Birmingham’s past, present, and future on this two-hour walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Explore canals, the city’s Georgian industrial pioneers, Victorian-era social and structural change, and today’s striking architecture. We reflect on the modern city’s diverse population and ongoing transformation. Tours are led by local experts, including Jonathan Berg, author and photographer of Discovering Birmingham, and Michael Harrison, a specialist in 20th-century architecture. Each household receives a free copy of the book Discovering Birmingham as a lasting memento. We also support Sifa Fireside, helping Birmingham’s homeless community.
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Birmingham Walking Tour Canal Victorians and Today City
What's included in Birmingham Walking Tour Canal Victorians and Today City
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Library of Birmingham
We start and finish at this amazing new liibrary that is one of the major tourist attractions of Birmingham
International Convention Centre Birmingham
We look at Symphony Hall ad the ICC and it's role in the city.
Brindleyplace
We look at the history of Brindleyplace as well as the modern day.
Inclusions
- Guided walking tour led by a local expert
- Support for Sifa Fireside charity through a portion of ticket sales and all tour end donations
- Personal audio receiver - when group size or conditions require.
- Free copy of Discovering Birmingham guidebook - one per household
- Gratuities - any tour end donations are given to Sifa Fireside
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA
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Ticket Redemption
Tours start promptly at 13:30 so please arrive 5-10 minutes early. Tour duration is approximately 1 3/4 hours. If you have some earbuds/earphones with a 3.5mm jack please bring them along - otherwise we provide a new pair.
