Birmingham Walking Tour: Canals, Victorians & Today (1:30pm)
Appreciating Birmingham’s unique architectural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a walking tour, and discover the Georgian, Victorian, and modern influences on the cityscape. Gain intimate insight into Brindleyplace, Broad Street, and beyond as you explore with your live guide or audio guide, and gain a comprehensive overview of the history and heritage of the English industrial city.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to England’s second city
- ✓Explore with a guide for intimate insight into Birmingham’s heritage
- ✓Be immersed in the city’s ambiance as you explore by foot
- ✓Discover landmarks including Gas Street Basin and the ICC
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
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.
What's not included
- ✓This tour may use an audio system - but not always.
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Birmingham Walking Tour: Canals, Victorians & Today (1:30pm)
Appreciating Birmingham’s unique architectural heritage can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Explore Birmingham’s canals and landmarks on a walking tour, and discover the Georgian, Victorian, and modern influences on the cityscape. Gain intimate insight into Brindleyplace, Broad Street, and beyond as you explore with your live guide or audio guide, and gain a comprehensive overview of the history and heritage of the English industrial city.
Highlights
- ✓Enjoy a comprehensive introduction to England’s second city
- ✓Explore with a guide for intimate insight into Birmingham’s heritage
- ✓Be immersed in the city’s ambiance as you explore by foot
- ✓Discover landmarks including Gas Street Basin and the ICC
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
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.
What's not included
- ✓This tour may use an audio system - but not always.
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.