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

Join the slogging gang as they seek new members! Accompany 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…

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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Michaelph2170yd
Apr 6, 2026
By Order of the ******* Peaky Blinders! - My wife and I really enjoyed our Birmingham Gangs Tour and hitting some really cool pubs along the way. Our guide was fantastic and his knowledge of the history surrounding the Birmingham gangs was impressive. We really enjoyed learning and chatting along the way. Excellent tour and fairly priced. Highly recommend.
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Duc
Mar 28, 2026
Must do in Birmingham - A very informative and enjoyable time. Edward Shelby is definitely knowledgable of both the city and the series. We had wonderful time walking around and trying different pubs too
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Fearless62731427597
Mar 25, 2026
Great fun in Birmingham!! - Oh my gosh!! This tour was so much fun and if you are in Birmingham, I highly recommend you check it out. Our guide was amazing and looked like he stepped right out of Peaky Blinders!! Felt like we were old friends by the time it was done! Just do it!
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1507lindak
Mar 7, 2026
Piky blinders safe amazing tour - OMG this was the most amazing night and so interesting and shelby knew everything about the real story. We were so lucky with our group it was real great night out. We felt very safe in this tour
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Tina_r
Feb 27, 2026
Highly recommend! - It was a lovely and fun evening in Birmingham. He spoke about the Peaky Blinders and the history of Birmingham, while we went through the streets and had pub stops - without being boring or like a teacher ;) Canal side is beautiful in the evening. It was a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere with the group. We had a good connection and conversations with lots of laughter. It felt like an evening with friends. Thank you for this experience Mr. Shelby ;) Greetings from Germany Tina
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Voyager280943
Feb 9, 2026
Very knowledgeable guide and kept us entertained through the night - Such a great experience and the guide was really helpful. We were running late but he kept communicating with us so we managed to meet them during the tour so we didn’t miss the whole thing, very much appreciated 😊
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Marc_h
Dec 23, 2025
Blinding night out - We had a wonderful tour of various hostelries in Birmingham and enjoyed a few drinks. The tour guide knew his way round and gave interesting facts about the Peaky Blinders, giving the real story, not the TV version. A great night out, which we heartily recommend.
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Mike_r
Dec 2, 2025
Wowzer - Been to Brum before but saw a whole new side. Knocking ‘em back, walking the canals with a random selection of international travellers and mates - magic!
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Iowcampers
Nov 16, 2025
Slogging gangs tour was a hit - Ed really looked after us and we had a lovely evening wandering around and learning about the local history. Ed took us to some interesting pubs. Would recommend
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Lucywb195ge
Nov 2, 2025
A great mix of history with bars in between! - This was the most amazing night, full of historical information and lots of laughs along the way. We visited some wonderful bars which we would never have even known were there. Ed, the tour guide, was brilliant and he brought us all together as one group (us in a couple, a lady from Glasgow and a group of men from Holland) to make sure we got the most out of the night. We would 100% recommend doing the evening tour with pub stops.
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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).