Yuup | Birmingham Sights & History Walking Tour - Explore

Learn the amazing history of Birmingham and its main sights of Birmingham in this fun walking tour. With loads of photo opportunities and a walk along the canal, you’ll get an understanding of the story of this great city from its humble medieval origins through its explosion as the Workshop of the World to the modern diverse city of today!

Your host is a born and bred Brummie who can teach you to talk like a local and offer plenty of tips for further exploration. Learn about why he loves this city, Birmingham's unique story and some of its secrets!

The tour includes:

The Bullring and the Medieval origins of the city
St Philip’s Cathedral and religion and growth in the city
Jewellery Quarter and Birmingham's manufacturing past
Canal walk and Birmingham's development
Old Turn Junction and the city's international connections
Centenary Square and Birmingham's Enlightenment era
Chamberlain Square and Birmingham's politics and Victorian legacy
Victoria Square and Birmingham's modernisation

If you’re new to Birmingham this tour covers the main areas of the city centre and puts them into their historical context. If you know the city well you’ll almost certainly learn something new!

Children under 10 go free. The tour involves steps and slopes and is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs, there are some uneven surfaces but it’s suitable for anyone of an average fitness level.

Minimum fitness level required.

Age restrictions: 0+

Adult	£14
Child (Aged 11 - 18)	£7
Student	£11
Senior Citizen (Over 60)	£11
Group Ticket (Max 2 adults and up to 3 children/concessions)	£40
Children under 11	Free

Available dates

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How to get there

Statue of Nelson, Bullring, Birmingham, B5 4BU

Facilities

Family friendly
Experience takes place outdoors

On the day

Meeting point: We meet at the statue of Nelson which is between the two sections of the Bullring shopping centre and overlooks St Martin’s church
We finish in Victoria Square in the centre of the city just a 5 minute walk from the starting point and your guide will happily escort you back there if you wish.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 1 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 1 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Explore Birmingham

Al is a born and bred Brummie that’s excited to introduce Birmingham with fun and informative guided walking tours of the UK's fantastic second city! Group sizes are kept small and friendly for a more personal experience.

Engaging storytelling, fun and an inclusive and personal experience are at the heart of all of Al’s tours!

Al (He/Him)

Hello, I'm Al. I set up Explore Birmingham to share the city's stories and secrets in fun, inclusive and relaxed walking tours. I'm Birmingham born and bred and love to give everyone a friendly Brummie welcome whether solo guests or groups, visitors to the city or locals.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Explore Birmingham.