Birmingham Audio Tour: Birmingham’s Eastside Odyssey

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Embark on the Steam, Spires & Skyline: Birmingham’s Eastside Odyssey

An army of metallic bulls once ruled these streets—and their legacy hides in plain sight among Birmingham’s sleek shopping and forgotten factories.

Venture on a self-guided audio tour that leads beyond headlines and glass storefronts. Find secret corners, thrilling tales, and radical experiments buried beneath the city’s vibrant pulse.

What midnight scandal shattered the peace at Bull Ring? Why did rebellious inventors clash at Thinktank over ideas that shaped empires? And who left strange neon messages under Digbeth’s railway bridges, sparking rumors that still swirl today?

Feel the city shift beneath your feet as you trace whispers of rebellion and invention from old market chaos to futuristic labs. Your journey unearths vivid memories—some celebrated, others nearly erased—woven through steel, stone, and electric light.

Begin now and unlock the wild secrets buzzing through Birmingham’s heart—before they fade into legend.

🗺️ Tour Details

• Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes
• Distance: Around 3.3 km (2.1 miles)
• Audio Content: up to 38min
• Meeting Point: Start at St Michael's Catholic Church, Moor Street, only a 3 minute walk from Birmingham Moor Street Train Station
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Bull Ring, Birmingham, Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Rotunda, Birmingham

Experience the charm of Birmingham like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

🎒 What's Included

• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Birmingham's history to life
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

ℹ️ Important Info

• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Birmingham on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

🎧 What is AllTours?

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:

• ⛪  St Michael's Catholic Church, Moor Street (4min)
• 🎨  Martineau Galleries (4min)
• 🏢  The McLaren Building (2min)
• 🏛️  Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum (3min)
• 📍  Eastside, Birmingham (3min)
• 🏠  Masshouse (4min)
• 🌳  Old Square, Birmingham (2min)
• 🎨  Martineau Place (2min)
• 🛣️  Corporation Street, Birmingham (4min)
• 🏛️  Rotunda, Birmingham (2min)
• 🏪  Birmingham Market Hall (2min)
• 📍  Bull Ring, Birmingham (4min)
• 🎨  St Martin in the Bull Ring (3min)
• 📍  Digbeth (4min)
• 🏫  Digbeth Institute (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

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🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  •  🇫🇷 French  •  🇪🇸 Spanish  •  🇩🇪 German  •  🇮🇹 Italian  •  🇵🇹 Portuguese  •  🇷🇺 Russian  •  🇯🇵 Japanese  •  🇨🇳 Chinese  •  🇳🇱 Dutch  •  🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  •  🇸🇦 Arabic  •  🇰🇷 Korean  •  🇸🇪 Swedish  •  🇩🇰 Danish  •  🇫🇮 Finnish  •  🇵🇱 Polish  •  🇨🇿 Czech  •  🇭🇺 Hungarian  •  🇬🇷 Greek  •  🇹🇷 Turkish  •  🇮🇳 Hindi  •  🇦🇱 Albanian  •  🇪🇹 Amharic  •  🇦🇲 Armenian  •  🇧🇩 Bengali  •  🇧🇦 Bosnian  •  🇧🇬 Bulgarian  •  🇲🇲 Burmese  •  🇪🇸 Catalan  •  🇭🇷 Croatian  •  🇪🇪 Estonian  •  🇬🇪 Georgian  •  🇮🇳 Gujarati  •  🇮🇸 Icelandic  •  🇮🇩 Indonesian  •  🇮🇳 Kannada  •  🇰🇿 Kazakh  •  🇱🇻 Latvian  •  🇱🇹 Lithuanian  •  🇲🇰 Macedonian  •  🇲🇾 Malay  •  🇮🇳 Malayalam  •  🇮🇳 Marathi  •  🇲🇳 Mongolian  •  🇳🇴 Norwegian  •  🇮🇷 Persian  •  🇮🇳 Punjabi  •  🇷🇴 Romanian  •  🇷🇸 Serbian  •  🇸🇰 Slovak  •  🇸🇮 Slovenian  •  🇸🇴 Somali  •  🇰🇪 Swahili  •  🇵🇭 Tagalog  •  🇮🇳 Tamil  •  🇮🇳 Telugu  •  🇹🇭 Thai  •  🇺🇦 Ukrainian  •  🇵🇰 Urdu  •  🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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