06/07/2017
Our recent Peaky Blinders tour was a massive success! We visited Tommy Shelby’s mansion on one of the hottest days of the year. Thankfully, our air-conditioned coach kept everyone cool and comfortable. It was a fabulous day where guests made lifelong friends and shared plenty of laughs.
There was even an extra buzz on board: my son joined us, and he looks just like Tommy Shelby! He became a local celebrity for the day, posing for photos at the filming locations. (If it had been cooler, we would have dressed him in the full outfit!). He even gained a few new social media followers out of it.
Our expert tour guide kept everyone entertained with hilarious anecdotes. He also pointed out fascinating historical monuments and buildings along the way.
A major highlight was visiting the street where the Shelby family lived in series 1 and 2. This is located in Toxteth’s Welsh Streets area, where all the roads have Welsh names. Today, many of these rows are derelict. However, Powis Street—the actual road used in Peaky Blinders—was painted black and secured for filming. We hopped off the coach here to take a walk around and soak it all in.
[ You can read more about my experience on this Peaky Blinders Tour here]
This tour isn’t just for fans of the show. It is also a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and see Liverpool’s beautiful architecture. We loved driving between locations and admiring the city’s stunning Georgian and Neo-Classical buildings.
Tudor and Stuart Landmarks Liverpool’s architectural history dates back to the 11th century. You can still find beautiful Tudor and Elizabethan gems today. Speke Hall, a Grade I listed building owned by the National Trust, is a must-see. Croxteth Hall is another brilliant example from this era.
You’ll also find stunning Stuart architecture. Woolton Hall is a gorgeous Grade I listed manor house in the south of the city. Tuebrook House, built in 1615 as a farmhouse, is likely the oldest from this era. It is privately owned, but you can drive by and see it at 695 West Derby Road.
Georgian Elegance Port expansion in the 17th century brought immense wealth to Liverpool. This sparked a boom in Georgian housing, and many of these elegant buildings still stand today. Liverpool Town Hall, designed by John Wood the Elder, is a magnificent Georgian masterpiece. Rodney Street, known as the “Harley Street of the North,” is also famous for its highly sought-after Georgian homes.
Neo-Classical Designs Neo-Classical architecture is incredibly abundant in Liverpool. William Brown Street, known as the city’s “Cultural Quarter,” features a stunning collection of Neo-Classical designs. St George’s Hall on Lime Street is another prime example. In fact, this iconic building is exactly where we meet for our Peaky Blinders Tour!
Are you a massive Peaky Blinders fan? Do you want to see the filming locations up close alongside Liverpool’s incredible architecture? Book a tour with us today!
We keep our groups to a maximum of 30 people so everyone can hear the guide clearly. We also arrange private group tours, so get in touch to book your own!
4-Hour Peaky Blinders Tour (£30 per person)
What you’ll see: Powis Street (the Shelby’s early home), the exterior of Polly’s home, the waterways museum (used as Camden Town), and much more.
Public Tours: Sat at 10am and 10:30am (Apr – Sep)
Private Tours: Daily at 9:30am and 2:30pm
Start Location: St George’s Hall, Central Liverpool
9-Hour Peaky Blinders Tour + Tommy’s Mansion (£60 per person)
What you’ll see: All the standard locations, plus the ultimate highlight—a stroll around Tommy Shelby’s actual mansion!
[Click here for more details and to book our 9-Hour Tour with Tommy’s Mansion]
