Walking tour | Icons and Industry: A City Tour

Description

Dive into Birmingham’s vibrant history with a twist of playful competition!

Step into the heart of Birmingham’s rich history on this lively walking tour! Known by some historians as the “Silicon Valley of the Eighteenth Century,” this city of innovation has produced groundbreaking creations and been the home of iconic figures like the transformative Chamberlain family and theatrical legend Laurence Olivier.

Join us on an unforgettable adventure through Birmingham’s vibrant past, from its industrial might to the birthplace of heavy metal. Ready for the twist? This 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.

This tour has recently been renamed and was previously known as the Birmingham Bingo tour. If you’ve done the Birmingham Bingo tour before, you may wish to join another tour not want to be this tour; as the tour content remains the same.

Customer feedback (TripAdvisor) 

‘The Roundhouse are developing a decent niche with these walks. It appears volunteers are at the centre of it all. But no dusty, dreary or despondent types at work here. Well informed, excited and with dollops of passion, they brought it all alive…’ 

What’s included:

• 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.
• Hear about the birth of rock music, font design and why the prime minister dressed as a policeman.
• Fully guided by our team of trained and experienced tour guides.

What happens on the day:

• On arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed at the Visitor Centre where you will get issued with a headset that allows you to hear the tour guide clearly.
• The route of this guided tour takes you from the Roundhouse, through the ICC into the city and Centenary Square.
• The tour finishes back at the Roundhouse.

What about the 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.

What should I wear?: Our 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: An introduction to Birmingham’s brilliant spaces, histories, and people for first time visitors. People looking for a fun alternative to a guided tour. Groups looking for something fun and interesting to do in the city centre.