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Scotland’s biggest city holds some of the country’s darkest secrets. On this self-guided walking tour of Glasgow, you’ll uncover shocking tales from the ‘Dear Green Place’ with a local guide and comedian in your ear. Starting in George Square and ending at Scotia Bar, you’ll hear about gruesome grave robberies, haunted hotels, and the fates of murderers after the gallows. You’ll also admire beautiful murals on the High Street with darker origins and marvel at Victorian architecture like the Royal Infirmary Hospital. By the end of this hour-long tour, you’ll know the dark secrets beneath the face of the UK’s Friendliest City.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins in the southeast corner of George Square, the heart of Glasgow's city centre, in front of the large war memorial with the lion statues, facing the City Chambers.
The tour ends at Scotia Bar.
Itinerary
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Start your tour in George Square, the heart of Glasgow, and home to the magnificent Glasgow City Chambers, an architectural masterpiece that has witnessed many historical events.
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Marvel at the beautiful Victorian architecture of the Glasgow City Chambers, a symbol of the city's wealth and importance during the industrial era.
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Visit the Glasgow Cathedral, a stunning example of medieval architecture, and learn about its rich history and the dark tales of its burial ground.
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Explore the Glasgow Cathedral Burial Ground, also known as the Necropolis, where you'll hear eerie stories about the city's "City of the Dead."
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Discover Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, and uncover its history as you explore this medieval house and museum.
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See the Cathedral House Hotel, reputed to be the most haunted hotel in Scotland, with tales of guests who checked in but never checked out.
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Visit the Tolbooth Steeple, where Glasgow's worst criminals met their fate at the gallows, and hear the grim stories of their executions.
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Walk through the Ramshorn Graveyard, where you'll hear about grave robberies and the dark history of body-snatching in Glasgow.
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Listen to the tale of a shocking experiment at the University of Strathclyde that may have inspired the famous horror story, Frankenstein.
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Admire the St Enoch and Child mural, part of the Glasgow Mural Trail, and discover the darker origins of the gentle images portrayed.
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End your tour at the Scotia Bar, one of Glasgow's oldest pubs, where you'll hear about its haunted history and the chilling tales of its past.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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