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We're Glasgow's original walking tour, with a bunch of incredible local guides. Make sure you join the original and best tour in Glasgow with us.
Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a ‘weegie’s’ eyes with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries, uncovering our turbulent history and how it shaped the vibrant place you see today.
In just 1.5 hours, you’ll journey from medieval roots to modern city life, soaking up the atmosphere, architecture and personality that make Glasgow so unique. See key historic sights like George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis, while uncovering the stories behind them. You’ll also gain real insight into life in Glasgow today, local humour, and the kind of details you’d only hear from someone who calls the city home.
Every tour is unique, with each local guide bringing their own stories and perspectives. We love Glasgow and can't wait to share it with you!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside the main door of Glasgow City Chambers on George Square. PLEASE NOTE: The pinpoint on TripAdvisor's map is not accurate. Once in George Square, please go to the main door of Glasgow City Chambers. It's the big, official building facing George Square.
Itinerary
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1Glasgow
Our most popular tour will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to get your bearings of the city and find out about its history and culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2George Square
Start your tour in George Square by Glasgow City Chambers and get an insight into Glaswegian history (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3City Chambers
Admire the fine architecture of Glasgow City Chambers, an important administrative building in Glasgow. Discover the centre of Glasgow's government in this magnificent building (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Learn about the deep educational history of universities in Glasgow and marvel at the longest mural in the UK! (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Glasgow Cathedral
Discover the iconic Glasgow Cathedral & hear the stories behind it (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6The Necropolis
Explore Glasgow's historic necropolis. (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Be amazed at some of Glasgows' Street Art!
Admission ticket free -
7Gallery of Modern Art
We can't give too much away! After leaving the Cathedral each guide has their own unique twist on the remainder of the tour. All finishing up by the Gallery of Modern Art on Ingram Street. Come along and hear the stories for yourself all from locals who love their city! (exterior visit only)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Rest assured that in the unlikely event that we need to cancel the tour, we will try to contact you as soon as we possibly can. Please email us if you are worried you will miss the start of the tour/the guide.
- The tour is about 1.5/2 miles, you need to have a moderate level of fitness to partake
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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.
- 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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