Birmingham Council House Tour

Departure Point We meet under the main entrance to the Council House in the centre of Victoria Square. Return Details We meet under the main entrance to the Council House in the centre of Victoria Square. Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes Languages Available Printed guide - German Human tour guide - English Printed guide - Chinese Simplified Printed guide - Italian Printed guide - Polish Printed guide - French Printed guide - Urdu Printed guide - Romanian Printed guide - Spanish Points of Interest Stop At: Birmingham City Council Victoria Square Birmingham England B1 1BB At the heart of Victoria Square stands Birmingham's Council House one of Birmingham’s finest Victorian buildings and still the seat of local government today. Built from 1874 and opened in 1879 during the era of Joseph Chamberlain it remains a powerful symbol of the city’s civic life and the reminds us of Birmingham's role in preaching the civic gospel as part of the municipal revolution.The guided tour begins outside the main entrance introducing the building’s history architecture and role in Birmingham’s development. Inside you’ll climb the grand staircase past statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert beneath an impressive dome.You’ll visit a selection of historic rooms and get to sit in the Council Chamber itself. We look at how local democracy has evolved. The tour concludes in the courtyard uncovering the building’s lesser-known wartime role.This visit offers rare access to a working civic building and a clear insight into Birmingham’s past and present. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Copy of tour guide; 'Discovering Birmingham' may be available for a charity donation Audio System to Hear the Guide Exclusions Earphones with 3.5mm jack OR we provide a new pair for as donation Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Positively Birmingham Walking Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.