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

276 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

202

Informative Tour
John P,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The tour was very informative however it’s a bit disappointing that the majority of the original Peaky blinders areas have been demolished. Loved visiting the Police Museum and the Gunmakers Arms.
Birmingham’s best walking tour.
Abhilash S,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00
A unique Birmingham experience. Edward was easy to listen to and had so many unique stories. Definitely off the beaten track and some vintage pubs along the way.
Ibterewtung stories about...
Christopher V,
May 24, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Ibterewtung stories about local gangsters and how they shaped the community at the tume. The guide adjusted to fit our needs.
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.