Birmingham: Slogging Gangs Guided Walking Tour

About this experience

Follow in the footsteps of Edward Shelby and his comrades on a guided walking tour through Birmingham's streets, exploring the history of the city's 19th- and 20th-century slogging gangs. Your guide, in character as Edward Shelby, leads you through hidden corners, dark alleyways and significant landmarks while recounting tales of notorious figures made famous by Peaky Blinders, such as Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon. The walk includes a stop at a historical local pub for refreshments.

Highlights

• Guided walk through Peaky Blinders history
• Learn about Birmingham's slogging gangs
• In-character narration as Edward Shelby
• Explore hidden alleyways and landmarks
• Refreshments stop at a historical pub

Meeting point

Across the street from the old fire station; look for a guide dressed as a Peaky Blinders character (52.4857244, -1.8900586).