Birmingham Gang Histories: Nighttime Walking Tour with Pub Stops

Join Edward Shelby, a distant cousin of the real-life Birmingham gang, on a nighttime walking tour of the city. Experience the streets ruled by slogging gangs, learn about the use of canals and the impact of alcohol, and enjoy pub stops with fun activities.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Birmingham Canalside - Discover the history of gang utilization of the canals and explore two distinctive taverns where you’ll gain insights into the influence of spirits on the city.
  • Burlington Arcade - Delve into the history of 20th-century skinhead factions and their inspiration from a notable oration at this locale.
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What's Included
  • Expert Birmingham Gang Guide
  • Fun activities during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Our slogging gang is on the hunt for new members! Join Edward Shelby, a distant relative of the historical Birmingham gang, as he guides you through the city and introduces you to the life of a gang member in the late 19th century. Our award-winning in-character walking tour company, Top Tours Global, will lead you through the streets once dominated by…

Location
Apple Birmingham
New Street
Look for the guide dressed as a gang member stood next to Billy Kimber on the art installation.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_m
Oct 29, 2024
Very enjoyable tour… - Really enjoyed the tour with Edward. He was a very sound lad. He looked the part and I found him very accommodating and nice to deal with. Edward was very chatty and knowledgeable and I learned loads on the tour. He was able to answer any questions I had and made sure I was home safe afterwards. 5/5. Thank you Edward. Very enjoyable experience.
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Jhmurray58
Oct 12, 2024
Very interesting and enjoyable glimpse into Birmingham's past. - What a great night. "Edward" was engaging in his Peaky Blinders role play and showed us some great pubs and sites we would never have found on our own. He pitched the tone to match the group's interests with just enough Peaky Blinders and other aspects of Birmingham's social history.
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Gary
Sep 10, 2024
Fun Bham tour with Drinks! - Tour of Bham city centre was fun and went to some unique drinking establishments. Edward was really fun to talk too and was good company to share a drink with! Would definitely recommend if anyone is looking for a fun tour with information about the peaky blinders and old gangs of Birmingham. It also pays off to pay attention to the detail 😉.
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Sharon_l
Aug 15, 2024
Pub crawl with a difference! - My friend and I wanted something a bit different to do for a night out in Birmingham so we booked the Peaky Blinders Historical Walk - with pubs! I am so glad we did, Edward is a charming and very knowledgeable guy who gave us the history of the gangs in Birmingham along with other really interesting pieces of information about the city (in which I was born). It was also a great laugh as we had various stops along the way at different drinking venues. I would definitely recommend this if you have a couple of hours free.
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Rafp52
Aug 3, 2024
Fun and information about the Birmingham gangs... - Besides a lot of information and fun acting about the gangs in Birmingham it was also a pleasant walk with pleasant fellow participants and a skilled guide, who explained the historical differences with the 'Peaky blinders' very well, I hope to return to Birmingham next year and do the other tour, I recommend this tour to everyone!
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Claudia
Jul 30, 2024
Great tour - It was a very wiry entertaining tour! There were only two of us on a Monday night, so we could have a good chat with our guide. Interesting information and great locations.
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Odyssey64918270327
Jun 11, 2024
Highly recommend - fun and informative. - We attended as a team building event and it was excellent. Ed was knowledgeable, professional and engaging. It was fun and informative. I travel to Birmingham a lot but really never saw the city, so a great way to see the city. I can highly recommend this tour.
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Danny_w
Jun 8, 2024
Peaky Blinders tour - Very informative and great fun. The guide and the other tour members were great company. The areas in Birmingham were full of character in keeping with the nature and objectives
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Miss_janecc
Jun 3, 2024
Bringing Peaky Blinders and Birmingham history to life. - Ed is an incredibly knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. He shows you some amazing bars while he weaves the history of the gangs of Birmingham and wider England into the mix. Great way to experience the city, enjoy a beverage, and come away with some knowledge of the city.
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553traveller
Jun 2, 2024
Great Pubs and Guide - Great tour with some lovely pub stops. There were a bit range of pubs including a cocktail bar, gin palace and real ale pub. We lucked out and ended up with a great group and the guide gave us suggestions of where to go afterwards although the last pub was so nice and had live music and food so we ended up staying there all night
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).