Pub Tour with Edward Shelby







Walk in the streets that the slogging gangs ruled at night and explore parts of the city not covered on our daytime tour.
Discover some unique drinking establishments along the way…
Per Adult
From
£25
Most popular drinking tour in Birmingham on Tripadvisor
Duration: 3h
English
Ages: 18+
Start time: Check availability
Drinking games and pub quiz
Birmingham’s most comprehensive pub gang tour fully narrated by our expert tour guide
Parking available
Refreshment stops included
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Birmingham Gang Guide and fun activities along the way.
What's not included
Alcoholic Beverages
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product.
Stop At: A city centre cocktail bar.
Here you learn about the origins of the Peaky Blinders and a famous speech was given at this hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: An art installation
Learn about the real life characters in the original Peaky Blinder Gang.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: A real ale pub
A real ale pub is a great place to learn a little more about the Birmingham Slogging Gangs
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: A couple of surprise stops along the route to our next pub
Learn about the women associated with the slogging gangs and those that fought to make the streets a safer place by changing the conditions which led to the gangs. Next we will talk a little about the canals and about modern day young rebels.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: A Gin Palace
Where better to talk about the temperance movement in the city than a gin palace!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: A canalside bar and restaurant
The tour ends in a great canal side bar with live music where you can purchase food if you wish. Here we will talk about how the gangs used the canals and a couple of incidents which happened around the waterways that made Birmingham the industrial city it is today.
You can stay here after the tour and soak up the fantastic atmosphere, or your guide will walk you back to the starting point of the tour on request.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Departure details
Apple Birmingham, 128 New St, Birmingham B2 4JH, UK
Look for the guide dressed as a gang member stood next to Billy Kimber on the art installation.
Return details
Canal House, 12 Bridge St, Birmingham B1 2JR,
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Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below
+44 7877 661 883
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Which attractions will I visit with Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops?
You will visit a minimum of four pubs
A Peaky Blinder themed art installation.
Centenary Square
Gas Street Basin
How much is Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour?
Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops price starts from £25.
What is the Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops cancellation policy?
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Which company provides Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour?
Birmingham Slogging Gangs Tours are hosted by Top Tours Global a subsidiary of Ed Tours Ltd. We can be contacted through our website or on +44 7877 661 883 or by emailing us at info@toptoursglobal.com
Thirsty for Birmingham Gang culture?
Find out what it was like to walk in the streets that the slogging gangs ruled at night and explore parts of the city not covered on our daytime tour. How did the gangs use the canals? How did alcohol add to the gang problem, and what did the city do to try to control it? On this tour, you will discover the answers and experience five unique drinking establishments, from real ale pubs to gin palaces and cocktail bars. You will participate in some fun activities, such as drinking games and a pub quiz, while learning about the impact of gangs like the Peaky Blinders and alcohol on the city. Our night tour is perfect for hen and stag nights, birthdays, team-building events, or a great way to meet new people. Private tours are available for ten or more people on request and are subject to availability.