Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking and Food Tour

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Birmingham
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  • 3 hours
  • Birmingham
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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.

Itinerary
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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

Inclusions
  • Dinner

Exclusions
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • All drinks
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
Departure Point

The Rainbow, 160 High St, Bordesley, Birmingham B12 0LD, UK


Departure Time

05:00 PM


Return Details

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

Voucher info

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

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

alexisc726

26 Feb, 2024

On a pretty grey evening in Birmingham, we didnt really know what to expect but as soon as we found Edward the energy of the day changed! His character was perfect for the part and we were entertained from start to finish. Enjoyed learning more about the gangs as well as really awesome, slightly unusual but totally delicious food choices! Do it!

455anibalv

12 Nov, 2023

Recommended if you want to have some fun and learn a bit of history about the gangs and the city (but without going into too much detail) and eat something slightly different. It's a fun couple of hours, loaded with Edward's enthusiasm and positive energy, punctuated with his antics and good humour.

Thomasvollaro

23 Nov, 2022

Awesome tour, Edward was funny, knowledgeable, and personable. Truly one of most enjoyable tours I’ve done. Learned about Birmingham, the Peaky Blinders, and got some great and diverse food along the way. Highly, highly recommend!

laurenjhealy18

20 Nov, 2022

Authentic and professional are the two words I would use to describe this tour. Eddie from start to finish provided us with one of the best tours I have ever been on. He knew great facts, brought us to some delicious place, and kept us laughing. If you come to Birmingham you have to do this tour. Even if you are not a fan of the Peaky Blinders, it is a must-see! 10 out of 10, would do it again! Thanks Eddie for a great time.

sarahv102395

20 Nov, 2022

eddy was such a professional and authentic tour guide! His ability to go in and out of character, share about the local area and provide awesome food, solid drinks, and great laughs, was worth every quid. I also learned what quid meant on this trip.

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