Birmingham Historic City Walking Experience

Get your bearings and discover Birmingham through a ‘Brummie’s’ eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city exploded from a small market town, to the second largest city in the UK.
On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Birmingham’s boom during the industrial revolution, to our iconic canals, and of course, the home of Cadbury chocolate! There’s something for everyone on this unique experience.

Meeting Point

Birmingham Cathedral

Cathedral Square, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB, UK

By the flag pole in Cathedral Square!

What's included:

• A passionate, local guide.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cathedral Square

Colmore Row, Temple Row, Birmingham

An introduction to the tour by your local guide into Birmingham's history, in the shadow of Birmingham Cathedral

5 minutes

Built during the industrial revolution, discover St Philip's Cathedral, one of the smallest cathedrals in Britain

5 minutes

Victoria Square

Birmingham, B1 1BD

Take a step back into the 1800's and explore Victorian Birmingham at Victoria Square.

5 minutes

Birmingham Town Hall

Victoria Square, Birmingham, B3 3DQ

Built to symbolise the status of Birmingham's growth, marvel at the Town Hall. From Charles Dickens, to Emmeline Pankhurst and even the likes of Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles - some of the world's most famous have walked through these doors!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3 3DH

See the beautiful Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery building and learn about the different artists to come from Birmingham

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Chamberlain Square

Birmingham, B3 3HQ

Discover Birmingham's crucial role in both of the World Wars, and the sacrifices made by its people for the good of the country

5 minutes

Centenary Square

Broad St., Birmingham, B1 2AE

From old to new, discover our modern city, architecture and life in Birmingham today

5 minutes

Hall of Memory

Centenary Sq., Birmingham, B1 2DY

See the Hall of Memory, memorialising those who have given their lives for Birmingham and Britain

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Baskerville House

Baskerville House 2 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2ND

See Baskerville House and learn all about John Baskerville!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Broad Street

Broad Street, Birmingham

Our very own walk of fame!

5 minutes

Symphony Hall

Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Take a relaxing walk alongside one of Birmingham's iconic industrial canals

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ikon Gallery

1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS

Finish up where old and new are perfectly combined, and marvel at the Neo Gothic exterior of this contemporary art gallery

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included