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…

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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N6653tlanam
Oct 7, 2024
Informative and absolutely fun tour - We absolutely enjoyed this tour on a rainy day! Our guide Jonathan had a great interaction with everyone in the group and he managed to combine a couple of centuries of history into an exciting narrative! He is also knowledgeable in terms of street art and overall a great story teller! We had a great time and got introduced to Brummie in the best possible way :) Would definitely recommend!
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Louiseuk2017
Sep 22, 2024
Secret Canal /Jewellery Quarter Walking Tour - I went on The Secret Canal /Jewellery Quarter Walking Tour, as part of the Heritage Weekend on Sunday 15th September, eventhough it is a regular walking tour for this company. Johnathan Berg led the tour, and although it rained, his enthusiasm and knowledge for the subject shone through! He was engaging, amusing, and full of anecdotes, and I would highly recommend this 2 hour tour.
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Mel1st
Sep 19, 2024
Fun, informative and interesting - As a local I was amazed to find out so much more about Birmingham. Brilliantly guided, perfect level of information and lots of fun!
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Gibswong
Sep 17, 2024
A great and enjoyable way to learn about Birmingham. - My family of four took this tour on 14 September with Jonathan Berg as our Tour Guide. Rather than just being about Canals and Victorians in covered a whole range of issues which have shaped Birmingham over the last 250 years. Birmingham is a large city with large areas being redeveloped. As such it is difficult to get to know. Jonathan's humorous, exceptionally knowledgeable talk provided a great introduction to the City. This covered: - Its history of industrialisation and deindustrailisation. - The impact of its Canals. - How the urban problems of the 1800s were solved. - Many of the most significant buildings and examples of its street art. The commentary provided through wireless headsets was great at allowing one to hear Jonathan clearly regardless of background noise. Also (a) one could walk some distance from him to get a different view; and, (b) at one point he took us into a University Reading Room where the headsets allowed him to talk to us without disturbing the people in the room. Overall a great introduction to the City.
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G2764oejanef
Aug 29, 2024
Tour of Victorians, Canals and today's city of Birmingham - The tour more than lived up to expectations and we will be using the tour for our Livery weekend away. Thanks Jonathan! Great photo and sooo much information
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Lindygr47
Aug 29, 2024
Brings Birmingham to life - Such an interesting and informative tour. Jonathan is an enthusiastic and informative guide, full of fun and able to tell relevant stories to truly bring the history of this fascinating city to life. Lots of jokes and laughs, and a free guidebook at the end. Thoroughly recommended for all ages
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Northstar00419033981
Aug 19, 2024
These boots are made for walking - We had a fabulous 2-hour walk with my brother and sister-in-law, we were pleasantly surprised to find so many interesting locations close together. Johnathon kept us informed, entertained, and even amused as the trip went on, the audio system worked well. The pace for us (and it seemed others) was perfect. We would highly recommend a walking tour with Positively Birmingham. Keith and Erica
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R7806ckpeterg
Aug 11, 2024
Great tour - Kevin unique angle on 19th century Birmingham — told via local coinage — was fresh and unexpected. My group enjoyed it so much.
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Kirstin
Aug 10, 2024
Jonathan is the best! - The tour guide Jonathan can talk so enthusiastically about Birmingham. I learned a lot about the city. He knows an awful lot and tells it familiarly. Highly recommended. All tours he does are recommended.
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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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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).