Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour: A Cultural Exploration with Edward Shelby

Join Edward Shelby, a former member of the Birmingham slogging gangs, on a cultural exploration of the city. Learn about the historical and cultural aspects of the gangs and how they differed from their portrayal in popular culture.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
  • The Gunmakers Quarter - Stop for a drink and learn about weapons in Birmingham and their impact on the slave trade.
  • Chinese Quarter - Here you will learn about international gangs
  • High Street - Learn about Birmingham’s impact on the tea trade.
What's Included
  • Fun and educational experience
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Parking Fees (£5 to £30)
Additional Information

Are you ready to become part of a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so, new recruits are welcome to join under the guidance of Edward Shelby, a seasoned member of the slogging gangs. He will guide you through the city and teach you about the gangs, highlighting how their reality contrasts with their depiction in popular culture. This tour, offered by the…

Location
Costa Coffee
Aston Street
Just look for the slogging gang member in the flat cap and cravat.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anniegb4763ow
Aug 23, 2025
Edwards coaches - What a incredible week me and my mum had in Blackpool with Edwards coaches the coach driver himself was a really nice pleasant young man he would also make sure everyone was alright and he would talk to us when we was in the hotel the whole experience was a 10/10
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Ralph_b
Jul 27, 2025
5 star - 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.
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Compass25848146020
Jul 25, 2025
Fun and informative - Edward was amazing with his detailing and trivia as a guide. Very friendly and welcoming, loved the tour. Would definitely recommend
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Bianca_c
Jul 14, 2025
This tour is an excellent... - This tour is an excellent overview of the rich history of Birmingham and how the real Peaky Blinders fit into that history.
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Jonathan_p
Jul 6, 2025
The absolute best Peaky... - 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!
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Wzxxcdsill-cr
Jul 14, 2025
Great Tour - minus the trench coat :) - A great walking tour, that brings the local history of Birmingham to life - I live in Birmingham and was amazed at the intricate ways in which the gangs co-existed street to street. Some nice additional elements were thrown in a surprises - and best left for you to experience first hand, sorry no spoilers. Great value for the price, the you guide was great, and on the hottest day of the year was in waste coat and shirt with caveat - it was killing him - although I did say it would have been even more funny if he had gone full trench coat as well.
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Jon
Jul 12, 2025
Slogging gangs tour Birmingham - This was great experience. We learned the story behind lots of places that we would not have known about or uncovered otherwise. Recommended. Once you have the heads up, you are able to come back and revisit in your own time
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John_p
Jun 15, 2025
Informative Tour - 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.
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Abhilash_s
Jun 4, 2025
Birmingham’s best walking tour. - 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.
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Vikki_g
Jul 8, 2025
Was ok - enjoyed the pub part and myth busting stories! - 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.
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).