Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops

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3 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English
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Explore Birmingham's gritty past on our nighttime historical tour with pub stops. Join Edward Shelby on a journey, learn gang history, and enjoy drinks in authentic pubs. Perfect for group events!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Our slogging gang is looking for new recruits, so join Edward Shelby, a distant cousin of the real-life Birmingham gang, as he shows you around the city and teaches you the ropes of being a gang member in the late 19th century. Guides from our award winning in character walking tour company, Top Tours Global, will walk you through the streets the slogging gangs once 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. What did the city do to try to control it? On this tour, you will discover the answers and experience four unique drinking establishments, from real ale pubs to gin palaces and cocktail bars. Participate in some fun activities, such as drinking games and a pub quiz, while learning about the impact of gangs 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.

What You Get

Birmingham Gang Guide and fun activities along the way.
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

Birmingham Canalside

Learn about how gangs used the canals and visit two unique drinking establishments where you will learn a little more about the impact alcohol has had on the city.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Burlington Arcade

Learn about how the skinhead gangs of the 20th century were influenced by a famous speech in this hotel.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Birmingham New Street Railway Station

Visit a Birmingham Gangs art installation close to the station to learn how the characters in the TV show differ from the real life gang
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Apple Birmingham, New Street, West Midlands England, United Kingdom, GB, B2 4JH

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Look for the guide dressed as a gang member stood next to Billy Kimber on the art installation.
End Point

The Botanist Gas Street Basin, Bridge Street, West Midlands England, United Kingdom, GB, B1 2JR

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Birmingham tour
May 31, 2025
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Great experience with Ed. Fun mix of history, filming locations. The guide was engaging and knew their stuff, and the pub stops added a nice touch to the experience. Highly recommend

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Relaxed, interesting and fun
March 03, 2025
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Our small group had a great time with our guide Ed and our fellow attendees, it was very relaxed yet remained interesting as we were introduced to not only various bars and pubs we otherwise would ...read more

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Fantastic tour with great insights and local tips
March 02, 2025
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The tour was amazing, Ed is a lovely guy who had some great nuggets of information for us. Definitely would recommend if you're trying to learn some history while also finding some nice places to h...read more

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Wouldnt miss this :)
December 14, 2024
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Had a great tour! Tour guide couldnt be faulted on knowledge of history and was sure to point out facts over myths from the show. Had fun at the pubs and was a great way to see the city and learn m...read more

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An entertaining and fun journey into the past.
December 07, 2024
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An absolute cold and stormy day but we didn't feel it, as we were totally submersed in old Birmingham. With an extremely knowledgeable tour guide, some amazing places and lots of chatting, this tou...read more

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