Walk Digbeth’s decorated canals and factory walls with a local guide who explains the stories behind each mural. This easy 5 km tour mixes photography stops with cultural context and accessible routing.
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On a brisk morning outside the Eagle and Ball pub, a small group gathers as the guide in orange checks maps and smiles. The city smells of canal water and frying chip‑shop batter; brick walls lean in close, daring you to look up. This guided street art walk across Birmingham's canals and into Digbeth covers roughly five kilometres and lasts 90 to 120 minutes, or 90 minutes for the running option.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic walking endurance for 5 km on urban surfaces
Wildlife
History
Digbeth grew from 19th-century industry and canal commerce; many murals sit on repurposed Victorian factory facades that once fuelled Birmingham's manufacturing boom.
Conservation
Murals and street art rely on community stewardship; respect private property and avoid taking samples or applying your own art without permission to preserve the area's cultural fabric.
Reserve your spot on the Guided Tour of Street Art in Birmingham today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear grippy shoes
Streets include cobbles and uneven paving; supportive footwear keeps you steady during photo stops.
Bring a compact umbrella or rain shell
Birmingham weather changes quickly—light rain is common and murals are mostly outdoors.
Charge your phone
Many stops are photography opportunities; download the digital brochure before the tour to follow artist credits.
Arrive early for check-in
Meet at the Eagle and Ball pub and allow time to find the group—tours leave on schedule and are non-refundable.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction on cobbles, pavements and canal-side paths.
Light waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry during sudden showers and is compact to carry.
Smartphone with camera
For photos, digital brochure access and navigation between stops.
Small daypack
Holds water, a map, and any layers while you walk.