Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Do you have what it takes to join a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so we are looking for new recruits so come and join our guide, Edward Shelby, a member of the slogging gangs. He will show you the city & teach you the ways of the gangs & how the reality differs from their portrayal in popular culture.. This tour from the award winning company, Top Tours Global, is centred around the historical & cultural aspects of the Birmingham slogging gangs. You learn about how the gangs terrorised Birmingham in the late 19th & early 20th century. This tour will explore gang members such as Billy Kimber, Alfie Solomon & the Italian Mob. This two-hour tour begins & ends at Aston University, with parking available & goes deep into historical gang territories. The tour will have two stops at local pubs where guests are welcome to buy a drink whilst hearing more about the Birmingham gangs of the last two centuries. City and restaurant recommendations are available on our website Toptoursglobal.com

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Fun and education

Snacks

Alcoholic Beverages

Parking Fees (£5 to £30)

What To Expect

West Midlands Police Museum

Here you learn about where the Birmingham Gangs were held before trial. Please note that we will not enter the museum.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

The Gunmakers Quarter

Stop for a drink and learn about weapons in Birmingham and their impact on the slave trade.

15 minutes • Admission Included

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Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

Reviews

4.55

286 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

209

"Not fighting!"
SilviaMatilda A,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour does indeed take up to 2 hours and all the points mentioned in the itinerary were covered. Our guide (Edward Shelby) really immersed himself into his role and he once covered up when a police car approached, which was a nice touch. We stayed for about 30 minutes at "The Bull", which is enough for the guide to depict the comprehensive history of the place and for the tourists to enjoy some local beer. Even though this is a Peaky Blinders- focused tour, if we encountered any location significant for Birmingham's history (including Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne facts), the guide stopped and provided relevant information, which was very welcomed. I definitely recommend this tour to those who visit Birmingham, as it touches on several aspects which one may otherwise not come across.
5 star
Ralph B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour and knowledgeable guide! Highly recommend and u get some daily steps in! Loved the pub where we had some cider to enjoy while he told some stories.
This tour is an excellent...
Bianca C,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This tour is an excellent overview of the rich history of Birmingham and how the real Peaky Blinders fit into that history.
Was ok - enjoyed the pub part and myth busting stories!
Vikki G,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
3.00
It was something different and got us walking around parts of Birmingham we wouldn’t have without this tour. The police station and pub were the best bit tbh. It was difficult to hear as so many people on the tour - I felt he needed to slow down and really articulate the facts better, he could have made it more interactive tbh.
The absolute best Peaky...
Jonathan P,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The absolute best Peaky Blinders tour! Thank you and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more Birmingham’s history, but also just for a fun afternoon out!