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A modern building with a unique spherical structure, classical architecture, and a statue in a plaza. 1
A brick building with a sign reading 'The Pen Museum at the Ancient Centre.' 2
A brick building with large windows and a sign that reads 'Brothers Coffin Works.' 3
A canal with a bridge, brick buildings, and a water pump. 4
A narrow canal with boats, brick buildings, and a modern glass structure in the background. 5
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The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 32m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step beyond the polished civic monuments and dive into the soot-stained, roaring engine room of the British Empire. This immersive walking tour uncovers the hidden human stories behind Birmingham's rise as the 'Workshop of the World'. From the toxic, bustling canals to the perfectly preserved time-capsule factories of the Jewellery Quarter, you'll discover how a city of makers dominated global markets in everything from pens to coffin handles. Join local explorer Celia and industrial historian Max as they peel back the layers of Victorian paternalism, invisible labour, and specialised genius.

    • A 5.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 152 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History & Memory and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Chamberlain Square
    • B3 3HQ, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chamberlain Square
    • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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Podcast Tour Birminghams Industrial Heartbeat in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 32 minutes2h 32m
    2h 32m
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
S$8.80
S$7.04 x 1 AdultS$7.04
Total
The previous price was S$8.80 and current price is S$7.04
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Chamberlain Square

  • 10m
The grand civic heart of Birmingham, showcasing the immense wealth and ambition generated by the Industrial Revolution.

Gas Street Basin

  • 10m
The historic heart of Birmingham's canal network, illustrating the vital transport arteries of the industrial era.

Birmingham

  • 10m
A dramatic flight of 13 locks tightly packed into the city centre, revealing the sheer engineering effort of the canal boom.

Coffin Works

  • 10m
A perfectly preserved Victorian factory highlighting Birmingham's dominance in highly specialised, niche manufacturing trades.

Pen Museum

  • 10m
Located in a historic factory, telling the storey of how Birmingham produced 75% of the world's pens.

St. Paul's Church

  • 10m
The last remaining Georgian square in Birmingham, once the residential hub for early industrialists.

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter

  • 10m
Built around the perfectly preserved Smith & Pepper jewellery factory, offering an intimate look at the daily life of craftspeople.

Chamberlain Clock

  • 10m
An Edwardian clock tower representing the enduring legacy and community identity of Birmingham's makers.

Location

Activity location

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    Chamberlain Square
    • B3 3HQ, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chamberlain Square
    • Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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