Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 14
Mobile ticket

Overview

On our food tour, our own gangster, Edward Shelby, will show you Birmingham's diverse culture and ethnic cuisines and the impact immigration has had on the city. Hear about real life gang members, Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon and how gangs differed from their portrayal in popular culture. You will explore how tensions have led to conflict and gang culture over the last 150 years as well as the positive impact of immigration on the City. In addition, discover Birmingham's links to the tea trade and how the Windrush generation helped rebuild Birmingham after the war. How did a Birmingham man's belief that a happy wife makes for a happy life lead to a culinary delight millions of Britons enjoy every week? Find out on this slogging gang-themed tour which is also an excellent opportunity to try a taste of Birmingham and get a feel for the city as a whole. A three-course lunch is included in our price.

Inclusions

  • Dinner

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: The Custard Factory Gibb Street Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AA England

Learn all about the famous Birds Custard and the love story behind its creation.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Martin in the Bull Ring, Edgbaston Street, Birmingham B5 5BB England

Stop off and hear all about the contributions made by immigrants from the Indian sub continent to Birmingham and enjoy a taste of one of their wonderful dishes

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Burlington Arcade, New Street, Birmingham England

Find out how a speech given in the Burlington Hotel impacted immigration to Birmingham and created the conflict that fuelled far right gangs in the city

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Chinese Quarter, Birmingham England

Learn about the impact of Chinese immigrants on the food and gangs of Birmingham and enjoy a taste of the Far East.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Turtle Bay Birmingham, 81-91 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BL, UK

The Windrush Generation brought with them a great work ethic and amazing new foods to the city of a thousands trades. Here we will finish our tour with a taste of the Caribbean.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
706cala
September 2022

What a marvelously entertaining and informative tour around parts of Birmingham I haven’t visited for years! Everything about this tour was full of fun and flavour! Highly recommended. Thanks you Ed Tours! We will be back, by order of the peaky blinders! 😀

Growan55
September 2022

Fascinating insight Into the history of gangs in Birmingham and the contributions of those same communities to city’s famous cuisines. A lot of fun, good exercise and great food. Very enjoyable walking tour with food stops.

rd45310
September 2022

I had a fantastic time on this tour! The food was yummy and the stories were so interesting. Edward was very friendly and I learnt and laughed a lot. The sweets were a great touch too!

U5096DHkateg
September 2022

We regularly visit Birmingham and are always looking for something to do that gives us a bit of exercise. This is my third tour with this company and every time it is different even though they all tell you about the Peaky Blinders. I think this was my favourite Birmingham tour and we were abso...

robertgS7214YZ
October 2022

Had a great time on this tour trying all the different food in Birmingham would certainly recommend! Great for the whole family or friends

283tanial
October 2022

What a great way to bring the Peaky Blinders story to life and learn more about the history of Birmingham. Edward is so funny and charismatic, you will be fully entertained and immersed in Birmingham's culture and enjoy a lovely 3 course lunch too!

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