Peaky Blinders Birmingham and the Workshop of the World

Birmingham is the most misunderstood great city in England. For two hundred years it was the workshop of the world — a place where, as the saying went, anything from a pin to a steam engine could be made, and usually was. Three-quarters of everything written with a metal pen in the Victorian world was written with a nib made within half a mile of where we’ll be walking. By the early twentieth century it was also one of the toughest places in Britain — and that is where the Peaky Blinders come in. The real gang were violent, territorial young men from the slums of Small Heath and Cheapside who fought over street corners and racecourse pitches from the 1890s. The BBC series gave them twenty-first century glamour — but the real history beneath it is every bit as fascinating, and this tour tells you both.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   2 min

   Ozzy the Bull, a modern symbol of Birmingham and it's fantastic mix of modern and historical culture.

2. 2

   Birmingham Cathedral

   20 min

   Explore the beautiful Cathedral that despite heavy WW2 bombing has some of the most beautiful stained glass windows anywhere.

3. 3

   Victoria Square

   10 min

   This beautiful large square in the centre of Birmingham is ringed by new classical buildings highlight the power and wealth of the city from the Industrial Revolution.

4. 4

   Birmingham Town Hall

   Pass by

   One of the most beautiful buildings in Birmingham with a tremendous history.

5. 5

   Chamberlain Square

   5 min

   Another of the beautiful Victorian squares in the city centre complete with statues and fine buildings.

6. 6

   Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

   30 min

   We will see some of the highlights of the museum including the famous Staffordshire Hoard dating back almost 1400 years.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10 min

   The old prison here was where countless thousands of people were imprisoned including some of the real life Peaky Blinders.

8. 8

   St. Chad's Cathedral

   10 min

   The beautiful Roman Catholic Cathedral in Birmingham

9. 9

   Jewellery Quarter

   10 min

   Walk through a small part of the famous old Jewellery Quarter.

10. 10

    Coffin Works

    Pass by

    Pass by the famous Coffin Works building.

11. 11

    Centenary Square

    10 min

    Part of the massive post-war development in your second city.

12. 12

    Library of Birmingham

    Pass by

    A famous, perhaps infamous library in Birmingham. Whatever your views it is absolutely immense.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    Pass by

    Remembering the war dead.

14. 14

    Stop 14

    2 min

    Eye catching golden statue depicting some of the great local figures that have changed the world.

15. 15

    Symphony Hall

    Pass by

    We'll pass by the renowned Symphony Hall.

16. 16

    Black Sabbath Bridge

    5 min

    See the bridge that has become a shrine to Ozzy and Black Sabbath.

17. 17

    Gas Street Basin

    16 min

    Learn about the importance of canals to Birmingham and industrial Britain and see the filming location of the pivotal moment in the 2026 Peaky Blinders film.

18. 18

    Stop 18

    5 min

    Now a quiet spot in the city but not too long ago a busy centre of trade and transport.

19. 19

    Bullring & Grand Central Birmingham

    10 min

    Visit one of the most famous spots in Birmingham and learn of its special history.

20. 20

    Stop 20

    5 min

    One of the top shopping districts of Birmingham and right next to Birmingham New Street Railway Station where we started off the tour

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.