3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour

5.0
(46 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A shortened version of our most popular walking tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow. You'll see and learn about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts.

What's Included

Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charge
Private walking tour
Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
Gratuities
Meet / Dropoff from locations outside of City Centre

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you're staying within 15 mins walk of the centre of Glasgow (George Square), our guide can meet you at your hotel. We can organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you in the port in Greenock morning, take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. After some wonderful Glasgow sightseeing, we'll get you safely back aboard later that afternoon. It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you. We can also organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you at the Glasgow Airport and take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you.

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Meeting point

Tall column at the centre of George Square

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The main city square where all the most important events take place.​

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    One of the most bizarre monuments of Glasgow and a fascinating building of the Gallery of Modern Art which ha been a house to many different organisations. 

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city. 

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions. 

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Inspired by a Parisian garden cemetery of the 19th century the Necropolis has become a landmark and the irreplaceable feature of Glasgow townscape.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Glasgow Private Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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