Private Glasgow City Centre Tour with Local Guide

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore Glasgow the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Glasgow on a private tour.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant place you see today.

On this 1.5 hour tour, you’ll not only see and learn about the key sites of the city centre, but also an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and hidden gems along the way! From cathedrals to street art, hangings to universities, there’s something for everyone on this city centre experience.

Choose your own date and start time, meet in the city centre or at your hotel, and spend 90 minutes getting to know Glasgow with a local who can tailor the experience to your group.

What's Included

Local, expert guide!
No tickets to other attractions included

Meeting and pickup

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

Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket.

OR
Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Glasgow City Chambers main doors, on George Square. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket.

End point
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Glasgow

The tour ends outside the Gallery of Modern Art

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    George Square

    Start the tour at the heart of the city and explore the statues of George Square

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    University of Strathclyde

    Discover the incredible murals on the University of Strathclyde and the impact the student population has on the city

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Mungo at High Street

    Admire the mural of Glasgow's saint and hear the story of the miracles of the fish, the bell, the bird and the tree

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Glasgow Cathedral

    Explore the beautiful Cathedral Quarter and learn about one of the oldest churches in Scotland

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Look up at the city within a city, the Necropolis: City of the Dead!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Discover the bizarre sight of the Tolbooth Steeple, a singe tower that stands alone, and its original purpose

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Ramshorn Graveyard

    Pass alongside the Ramshorn Church and discover the fellow Glasgow residents!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Gallery of Modern Art

    Finish the tour with a picture of the infamous Duke of Wellington statue

    10 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walking Tours in Glasgow

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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