Discovering Birmingham 2 hour Walking Tour to the Jewellery Quarter
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Discovering Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter - Positively Birmingham Tour No. 3 We use a live audio system - the guide wears a transmitter and our guests wear a receiver. You hear every word even if you are well away making it perfect for social distancing and also ideal for those with impaired hearing. Understand how Birmingham developed and see that many of today’s ways of working have deep roots in our past. A real investigation into today's city in the context of the history of this centre of the industrial revolution now facing up to the future in a determined way. In particular we explore: • Earlier times – medieval origins • From Georgian entrepreneurs to Victorian idealists • Jewellery Quarter • Canal city • An artistic side • Today's city developing for the future. This 2 hour walking tour gives a great introduction to the city and will be of interest equally to local people and visitors alike. Tours start/finish: Library of Birmingham front entrance2 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Local guide
Use of equipment : Other.
There are no entry tickets required for this tour.
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Centenary Square
Broad St., Birmingham, United Kingdom, B1 2AEWe start here and introduce the tour. We learn a lot about the city from things in and around the Square.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham, United KingdomWe enter the Jewellery Quarter by a secret canal route that even locals do not use. We learn about the way the Jewellery Quarter developed and the different types of business that developed from Gergian times. We see the way the modern Quarter is taking its place in today's city.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationSt. Paul's Church(Pass By)
St. Paul's Square, Hockley, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B3 1QUKnown as the Jewellery Quarter church we view the outside of this lovely 1779 example of Georgian architecture.View Location3
Birmingham Cathedral
Cathdral Square, Colmore Row, , Birmingham, United Kingdom, B3 2QBWe look at this fine English Baroque cathedral. On occasions if there is time and not conflciting events we may go in and experience the Edward Burne-Jones stained glass5 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView LocationSt. Chad's Cathedral(Pass By)
St. Chad's, Queensway, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B4 6EQWe view St Chads from the inner ring road. We appreciate only too well the issues with post-war redevelopment when the car was king. We decide for ourselves if Birmingham has a planned redevelopment.View Location4
Victoria Square
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B1 1BDHaving seen St Philip's Cathedral and lots more in between we return towards the Library of Birmingham by several important city Squares.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B3 3HQWe see this renovated square and understand more about the way the modern city is reconfiguring for the future.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Sunday tour starts 13:30 at: Front entrance of the new Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA. Please arrive 5-10 min before departure time. Tour is 1 3/4 hour appoximately and finishes back at Library of Birmingham.View Location
End point
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Sunday tour starts 13:30 at: Front entrance of the new Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, B1 2EA. Please arrive 5-10 min before departure time. Tour is 1 3/4 hour appoximately and finishes back at Library of Birmingham.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We try not to cancel tours even with adverse weather conditions. If it is raining please bring a suitable coat or umbrella. In the event of icy conditions the tour route may be adapted.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketSundays 13:30 - 15:15. Ticket includes the tour and the loan of the audio receiver so you can hear the live tour guide perfectly. Please bring a pair of earphones with a 3.5mm jack if you can. Otherwise we can provide a new pair (£1 donation).Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/London time to receive 100% refund.
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