Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

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From GBP 20

4.55
270 reviews

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)

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Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby

Reviews

4.55

270 reviews

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  • Great way to spend a few hours !

    richard c,

    Apr 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Loved our tour around Birmingham on The Slogging Gangs and learnt a lot . “Edward Shelby” was funny, knowledgable and researched this area thoroughly so we were able to get a really authentic feel of what it must have Been like around that time . Lots of interesting stops , lots of info and we loved the way Shelby covered his face with his cap, or ducked behind cars when he saw the police ! Recommended this tour highly if you are in Birmingham and have a spare few hours

  • We really enjoyed our...

    Roy E,

    Apr 28, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    We really enjoyed our experience I would however like to give some constructive feedback. The guide was extremely informative although at times spoke way to fast and it was a struggle to pick out everything that was being said. We struggled to understand sometimes and we had a foreign couple in the group who really struggled.

  • Good tour and lots learned about the gangs of Birmingham

    Ian J,

    Apr 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    It was a good tour to learn more about the gangs of Birmingham. I’m from the city and still learned quite a far bit. Good value, lots of ground covered around the city centre and enjoyed the stop at the pub.

  • A bit disappointed

    Wendy Q,

    Apr 15, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Lots of walking, not really anything to see, not a great deal of local knowledge . Some facts not explained well or slightly inaccurate

  • Great tour packed with...

    Sue N,

    Apr 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great tour packed with interesting facts. A stop off in a cracking pub as well! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you!