2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a tour that immerses you in the local culture and a chance to understand the city's diverse communities. Handsworth has a bad reputation, but it also has a strong character with diverse people who live in the area from musicians, celebrities and sports. The area has been visited by Prince Charles and many others. They say that to find the real heartbeat of the city you have to visit the gritty areas that most tourists are told to avoid. The BHWN team will safely guide you through this historic area to capture the unique history of the African Caribbean community in the city.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This is a walking tour and people mus be of relative fitness,
We can adapt the tour should it be necessary
But we can arrange an alternative tour or even a static presentation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Licensed Guided
Please bring your own bottle of water for hydration
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Soho House
The House of Industrial designer Matthew Boulton and The Lunar society. We don't enter the house as that is part of another tour.
Handsworth Park
We visit the Arts trails and The Leisure center
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2.5-Hours Walking Tour of Birmingham into Black Heritage Madiba
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant Black History Walk in Birmingham
Charlene M,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a brilliant walking tour exploring how the Black community struggled and triumphed and shaped Birmingham decades ago. And learning that they joined in comradeship with the Irish and Indians, was truly a great history lesson. Marcia was so insightful and fun. I loved learning Nelson Mandela came to this city and the community welcomed him home like a family member, simply beautiful. I felt like I've just touched the surface so I'll book another to learn even more. Thanks Marcia, you were lovely
This tour was very...
MariaInes F,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was very interesting, we learn a lot from Marcia, a wonderful teacher. The activity was very well planned and entretaining. We very much recommend this experience.
Excellent History Lesson on Black Heritage in Birmingham
Arlis B,
Nov 13, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Marcia was well versed and knowledgeable about Black History in Birmingham and showed us local sights while giving us plenty of background to understand what we were seeing and how it fit with Black Heritage. She is a product of that history and you can tell how important it is to her. This tour gives a great overview and a lot of information was packed into the well paced 2.5 hours but there is so much more to see and learn. The value truly exceeded the price and my expectations. I would return to take other tours with Marcia. A highlight of my trip to Birmingham.
Wonderful Insight tour, bringing culture to life.
David L,
Apr 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Fascinating walk with tour guide Marcia, bringing to life the buildings, amenities and introducing us to some of the local characters from this multi cullural part of Birmingham. Marcia is very knowledgeable and even took time to repeat the earlier part of the tour due to my late arrival.
Must do Black history tourwhen in Birmingham :)
Kagiso O,
Dec 30, 2023
- Viator
5.00What an amazing experience my partner and I had on this tour. My partner grew up in Birmingham but rediscovered this treasure hidden in plain site. We learnt the history that isn't spoken about that created what we know today as modern Birmingham. An abosuletely must do tour!!
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