Package tour | Roundhouse x Brindley Cruises - Roundhouse Birmingham

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Package tour | Roundhouse x Brindley Cruises

Learn about Birmingham’s vibrant history on a day trip, on and off land.

This brand new package tour includes a 1-hour boat trip with our friends at Brindley Cruises AND our 2 hour walking tour into the city. A great package to see Birmingham differently and learn about our industrial heritage.

About this experience

Discover Birmingham’s vibrant history on this brand new for 2025 limited run package tour! You’ll spend a day on and off the water starting with a boat tour with our friends, Brindley Cruises, before taking off into Birmingham on our Icons and Industry walking tour.

Set off on a relaxing journey through Birmingham’s historic canals – the very waterways that fuelled the Industrial Revolution. We’ll learn about the history of Gas Street Basin and the Worchester Bar, and we’ll pass the last original stable block for the W&B canal. This tour lasts approximately an hour, and you’ll see Birmingham from a completely different angle.

After an hour break (food and drink not included), we head off on a walking adventure through Birmingham’s vibrant past, from its industrial might, to the birthplace of heavy metal.

Our Icons and Industry tour combines history with fun, as you play a game we like to call ‘Birmingham Bingo’ – where you’ll tick off famous spots that start with ‘B’ as your tour guide takes your around the city.

Challenge yourself, discover hidden gems, and see if you can claim the title of Birmingham bingo champ! Dive into Birmingham’s incredible story in a way you’ve never experienced before.

The Roundhouse and Birmingham are extremely photogenic, so make sure to bring your camera!

What's included

An hour long trip around Birmingham’s canal loops with Brindley Cruises. Come and join us for a tour of the heritage of Birmingham on the canals that kick started the industrial revolution.

A guided tour that looks at innovations to come out of Birmingham and some of the city’s lesser-known stories.

Learn about Birmingham’s role in the music and print industries and its part in changing human rights.

Fully guided by our team of trained and experienced tour guides.

What you'll be doing

On arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed at the Brindley Cruises mooring where you will board the boat for your tour.

The hour long tour will take you around Birmingham’s canal loops where you’ll learn about the history and heritage of Birmingham’s famous canals.

After the tour, you’ll be met by one of our volunteers and guided on a short walk to the Roundhouse. There will be a break. Bring your own picnic or book a table at on-site Ristorante Caffe Arena or The Distillery. Ticket holders receive 20% off food at The Distillery pub and 10% off food and drink at Ristorante Caffe Arena. Discount is valid on the day of your tour, on production of your ticket. Booking is recommended.

Following your break, we will venture into the city, for an unforgettable adventure through Birmingham’s vibrant past, from its industrial might to the birthplace of heavy metal. Our Icons and Industry tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

The tour will finish back at the Roundhouse.

Good to know

Duration
This package tour is approximately 4 hours, which includes a 1 hour break. The walking tour is appropriately 4000 steps.
Distance
We’re thinking you’ll get in a decent amount of your daily steps, about 4000. Requires a basic level of fitness and mobility.
Suitable for
12+, all under 18’s need to be accompanied by an adult.
Food & Drink
Looking for something to eat and drink during your 1 hour lunch break? Ticket holders receive 20% off food at The Distillery pub and 10% off food and drink at Ristorante Caffe Arena. Discount is valid on the day of your tour on production of your ticket. Booking is recommended. Alternatively, you’re welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in our courtyard.

Practical advice

Weather
Guided tours will go ahead in all but the worst of weather. If we need to cancel the tour because of very poor weather, we will reschedule at the earliest opportunity.
Clothing
Our cobbled courtyard and the city streets can be a little uneven, slippery and steep in places, and this tour will involve some walking. Sturdy, sensible shoes are your friend! Don’t forget to wear clothes suitable for a day outdoors as well.
Great for
People wanting to see Birmingham differently. Groups looking for something fun and interesting to do in the city centre.

Important information

About this experience
Our guided tours and walks will go ahead whatever the weather so plan accordingly.
Accessibility
Our Victorian cobbles can be a little uneven and steep in places. View our access page for more details on what to expect when you’re here. 
Schedule
Saturday 7th June
Times
9:30am-1:30pm
Meeting point
Please check in at the Brindley Cruises mooring outside Sealife Centre, 15 minutes before the advertised tour start time.
Finishing point
The tour ends at Roundhouse Birmingham.

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Location

Further information

Our Victorian cobbles can be a little uneven and steep in places, and most Roundhouse Birmingham experiences will involve some walking. View our access page for more details on what to expect when you’re here, though sturdy, sensible shoes are recommended.

The route is designed with access in mind, avoiding stairs where possible. There are some steep sloped sections by the Utilita Arena.

Our guided tours and walks will go ahead whatever the weather, so plan accordingly.

Your tour guide will use audio systems to ensure that they are audible in noisy environments.

Tour headsets are available so everyone can hear clearly. Please bring plug in headphones if you have them, or you can use those we have available.

If a number of people in your group would benefit from the tour guide system’s hearing loop, call ahead to let us know on 0121 716 4077, or by emailing bookings@roundhousebirmingham.org.uk.

In partnership with Brindley Cruises

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