Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour at 10:30am and 2pm
by Walking Tours in England
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£28Overview
This Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour runs every day at 10:30am and 2pm and lasts about one and a half hours. A local guide leads the group through the city centre, starting at Cathedral Square with an introduction to Birmingham’s history beside Birmingham Cathedral. The tour moves on to St Philip's Cathedral Garden, where visitors learn about one of Britain’s smallest cathedrals built during the industrial revolution. Next is Victoria Square, which reflects Birmingham’s Victorian era. At Birmingham Town Hall, the guide explains its role as a symbol of the city’s growth and mentions famous figures who have performed there, including Charles Dickens and The Beatles. The walk continues to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to explore local artists and the building’s architecture. Chamberlain Square follows, highlighting Birmingham’s contributions and sacrifices during both World Wars. At Centenary Square, the tour shifts focus to modern architecture and city life. The Hall of Memory is next, commemorating those who died for Birmingham and Britain. Visitors then see Baskerville House and hear about John Baskerville. The route continues along Broad Street, known as Birmingham’s walk of fame, before a stroll beside one of the city’s industrial canals near Symphony Hall. The tour ends at the Ikon Gallery, noted for its Neo-Gothic exterior and contemporary art exhibitions. The entire route covers key city centre sights over a distance suitable for a 90-minute walk, with the guide providing detailed commentary throughout.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Cathedral Square
The tour starts here with a local guide giving an introduction to Birmingham’s history while standing near Birmingham Cathedral.
5 min
St Philip's Cathedral Garden
Visit St Philip's Cathedral, one of Britain's smallest cathedrals, built during the industrial revolution.
5 min
Victoria Square
Explore Victorian-era Birmingham in Victoria Square, reflecting the city’s 1800s character.
5 min
Birmingham Town Hall
See the Town Hall, built to show Birmingham’s growth, and learn about famous visitors like Charles Dickens, Emmeline Pankhurst, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles.
5 min
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
View the building and hear about artists originating from Birmingham.
5 min
Chamberlain Square
Learn about Birmingham’s contributions and sacrifices during both World Wars.
5 min
Centenary Square
Observe modern city architecture and current life in Birmingham.
5 min
Hall of Memory
See the memorial dedicated to those who died serving Birmingham and Britain.
5 min
Baskerville House
View Baskerville House and learn about John Baskerville.
5 min
Broad Street
Walk along Broad Street, known locally as Birmingham’s own walk of fame.
5 min
Symphony Hall
Take a stroll beside one of Birmingham’s historic industrial canals near Symphony Hall.
5 min
Ikon Gallery
End the tour at the Ikon Gallery, noted for its Neo-Gothic exterior and contemporary art.
5 min
Meeting point
By the flag pole in Cathedral Square! Note: if the ferris wheel is in Cathedral Square, your guide will be closer to the main entrance to the Cathedral. They'll be wearing bright orange so you can spot them
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour at 10:30am and 2pm
by Walking Tours in England
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£28Overview
This Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour runs every day at 10:30am and 2pm and lasts about one and a half hours. A local guide leads the group through the city centre, starting at Cathedral Square with an introduction to Birmingham’s history beside Birmingham Cathedral. The tour moves on to St Philip's Cathedral Garden, where visitors learn about one of Britain’s smallest cathedrals built during the industrial revolution. Next is Victoria Square, which reflects Birmingham’s Victorian era. At Birmingham Town Hall, the guide explains its role as a symbol of the city’s growth and mentions famous figures who have performed there, including Charles Dickens and The Beatles. The walk continues to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery to explore local artists and the building’s architecture. Chamberlain Square follows, highlighting Birmingham’s contributions and sacrifices during both World Wars. At Centenary Square, the tour shifts focus to modern architecture and city life. The Hall of Memory is next, commemorating those who died for Birmingham and Britain. Visitors then see Baskerville House and hear about John Baskerville. The route continues along Broad Street, known as Birmingham’s walk of fame, before a stroll beside one of the city’s industrial canals near Symphony Hall. The tour ends at the Ikon Gallery, noted for its Neo-Gothic exterior and contemporary art exhibitions. The entire route covers key city centre sights over a distance suitable for a 90-minute walk, with the guide providing detailed commentary throughout.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Cathedral Square
The tour starts here with a local guide giving an introduction to Birmingham’s history while standing near Birmingham Cathedral.
5 min
St Philip's Cathedral Garden
Visit St Philip's Cathedral, one of Britain's smallest cathedrals, built during the industrial revolution.
5 min
Victoria Square
Explore Victorian-era Birmingham in Victoria Square, reflecting the city’s 1800s character.
5 min
Birmingham Town Hall
See the Town Hall, built to show Birmingham’s growth, and learn about famous visitors like Charles Dickens, Emmeline Pankhurst, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles.
5 min
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
View the building and hear about artists originating from Birmingham.
5 min
Chamberlain Square
Learn about Birmingham’s contributions and sacrifices during both World Wars.
5 min
Centenary Square
Observe modern city architecture and current life in Birmingham.
5 min
Hall of Memory
See the memorial dedicated to those who died serving Birmingham and Britain.
5 min
Baskerville House
View Baskerville House and learn about John Baskerville.
5 min
Broad Street
Walk along Broad Street, known locally as Birmingham’s own walk of fame.
5 min
Symphony Hall
Take a stroll beside one of Birmingham’s historic industrial canals near Symphony Hall.
5 min
Ikon Gallery
End the tour at the Ikon Gallery, noted for its Neo-Gothic exterior and contemporary art.
5 min
Meeting point
By the flag pole in Cathedral Square! Note: if the ferris wheel is in Cathedral Square, your guide will be closer to the main entrance to the Cathedral. They'll be wearing bright orange so you can spot them
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.