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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.
Glasgow is often called the friendliest city in the world, but beneath the warm welcome lies a bold, rebellious and creative spirit. From medieval religion to industrial power, political protest to world-famous street art, our city has constantly reinvented itself. On this tour, you won’t just see Glasgow, you’ll understand how it became the vibrant, character-filled place it is today.
You’ll move through centuries of history while experiencing the sounds, humour and everyday life of modern Glasgow with your local guide. Expect grand civic squares, haunting hilltop cemeteries, hidden lanes, colourful murals, riverfront regeneration and plenty of local personality along the way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet outside the front door of Glasgow City Chambers in George Square! If you need a different meeting point in the city centre, this is possible, please message/email us directly.
Itinerary
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1City Chambers
We begin our tour at Glasgow City Chambers - the central hub to Glasgow! (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2George Square
Continuing through George Square and discover the secret behind our famous slogan 'People Make Glasgow'
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Glasgow Cathedral
Visit the beautiful Glasgow Cathedral, and if open, step inside to marvel at the magnificent architecture, and take a deeper look at Glasgow origins and how the city started (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4The Necropolis
Explore the infamous Necropolis and discover some of the secrets of Glasgow's dead (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Merchant City
Explore our iconic Merchant City and discover its history. Whilst here, take a look at some of the beautiful murals blooming over the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Tolbooth Steeple
The original hub of the city centre, and discover the history of the Tolbooth Steeple (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow
Explore St Andrews Square, Glasgow's hub for Scottish culture (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Glasgow Green
Explore the green spaces of the oldest park in Glasgow
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9People's Palace and Winter Gardens
Take a break in the People's Palace, discover Glasgow's social history and have a wee coffee (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10River Clyde
Take a stroll along the River Clyde and discover Glasgow's ship building history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Buchanan Street
Join in the hustle and bustle on Buchanan Street, but be sure to look up as we take in the Victorian architecture
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Gallery of Modern Art
Finishing at the Gallery of Modern Art, you will see the iconic Duke of Wellington! (exterior visit only)
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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
- 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.
- 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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