Birmingham Heritage: Exploring Industrial Pioneers and Georgian Architecture on a Walking Tour

Discover the rich industrial history and stunning Georgian architecture of Birmingham on a walking tour starting at the Library of Birmingham. Learn about the city’s pioneers, Victorian heritage, and future developments while supporting a local charity.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Library of Birmingham - We start and finish at this amazing new liibrary that is one of the major tourist attractions of Birmingham
What's Included
  • Live audio system for clear tour guidance.
  • Complimentary receiver loan for each guest to hear the guide.
  • Guests should bring earphones with a 3.5mm socket.
  • New earphones provided if needed.
What's Not Included
  • This tour may use an audio system - but not always.
Additional Information

Kick off and conclude your walkabout of Birmingham at the city’s Library, located in Centenary Square. This excursion takes you through the city’s canals, introduces you to the Georgian industrial pioneers, tours you around our Victorian legacies, and showcases more modern architectural marvels. Updated developments happening right under our noses are elucidated, and the future path of Birmingham is speculated. The journey takes inspiration from the book ‘Positively Birmingham’, which can be procured from the Library shop at a discounted price of £12 (usually £20) after the tour.

This 2-hour walking tour that loops back in the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square is an exceptional way to acquaint oneself with the city, raising curiosity in both local denizens and visitors equally. Our work aids the charity Sifa Fireside that provides solutions for acute and chronic homeless problems in Birmingham. A minimum of 10% of all ticket revenue is channeled into their efforts, as clearly communicated on our website.

  • 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.
Location
Library of Birmingham
Centenary Square
We start and end at the main entrance of the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michaeltk5363mb
Jul 28, 2024
Birmingham Walking Tour - Excellent walking tour. Jonathan is a very engaging and enthusiastic guide, so many new facts and insights into the history of Birmingham. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Kathy_k
Jul 24, 2024
Fantastic guided walking tour, Give it a go . - I booked the guided walk on the spur of the moment. What a fantastic afternoon. I am an adopted brummie I was born in Ireland and came to live here when I was about 7. Jonathon our guide was fantastic, entertaining ,full of knowledge. His passion for the city shines through. I would recommend the tour to everyone whether you are a tourist to our great city or Birmingham born and bred. Birmingham may be the 2nd city but Jonathan did a first class tour. I will definitely be booking more tours .
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652mazd
Jul 21, 2024
A lovely, interesting afternoon out - Had a fantastic afternoon out on this walking tour with Jonathan. He was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Birmingham life and peppered in lots of fun, interesting tidbits of his own life in there too. We had a great time!
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Maryoj7731bk
Jul 7, 2024
Solo traveller - I attended the tour alone and found it to be both interactive and engaging! Jonathan was incredibly informative and gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I highly recommend this tour if you're visiting Birmingham.
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Juanpablo_r
Jun 29, 2024
Excelent - Perfecto, so beautiful. Birmingham is a city with better builldings in the Europe, and maybe the World.
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Moirah101
Jun 26, 2024
Fab walking tour bringing the city alive - We had a group of 3 on our walking tour of Birmingham, so felt like a private tour! We love walking tours as it makes you look and appreciate the city surroundings and buildings and the tales of the city citizens. Jonathan gave us many of these colourful tales of Brummies from the past and present. Jonathan’s knowledge of the city is immense and even more impressive that a lot of it comes from his own research, you can see and feel his passion for this city in this tour, brilliant 👌🤩 He even inspired me to write a review here on Trip advisor 😀
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Shane_l
Jun 24, 2024
great tour of Birmingham - Jonathan was a great tour guide. He's very knowledgeable guide that loves his city. The library is an amazing building and the canal walk was very scenic. I would recommend this tour to everyone
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Moira_g
Jun 23, 2024
Fab walking tour bringing the city alive from a local guide - We had a group of 3 on our walking tour of Birmingham. So it felt like a private tour! We love walking tours as it makes you appreciate the buildings and area you in and hear the tales of local people past and present which Jonathan delivered.Jonathan explained to us the history of the city and even more impressive that a lot of it is from his own research, you can hear his passion for this city. Thanks very much 😄
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Stewart_i
Jun 9, 2024
Well worth your time. - Fantastic walking tour. Great pace. Saw so much of the City. Knowledge and friendly guide. Top notch.
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Alan_m
Jun 20, 2024
Good little walk - Good day out. One comment is that is was not really that much about the canals and that is why I took it the walking. Tour guide was very friendly and insightful and gave great insight to why Birmingham looks the way it does
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