Private Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead

5.0
(3 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the secrets of Glasgow’s Necropolis and spend quality time with a local guide. On this exclusive 1.5hr Private Tour with flexible start times, get a real sense for Glasgow’s history told through its past residents who now rest here forever. Join us for an authentic insight into life and death in the city and unearth little-known treasures along the way!

You'll explore key sights of the Necropolis with your local guide, and be immersed in the stories and secrets of the City of the Dead. Travelling through the centuries to discover the origins of Glasgow’s Necropolis and its first citizen through to modern day and the thousands who now occupy it: from actors to entrepreneurs, free spirits to socialites, discover the stories behind the stones - there is something for everyone to enjoy!

What's Included

Local guide with expert knowledge

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside the main entrance of Glasgow Cathedral. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Cross the Bridge of Sighs that will take you from the living City to the City of the Dead. Discover the importance of this bridge to the city and the Necropolis

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Hear the stories behind the stones in Glasgow's Necropolis with your friendly expert guide. Travel through the centuries to discover the origins of Glasgow’s Necropolis and its first citizen through to modern day and the thousands who now occupy it: from actors to entrepreneurs, free spirits to socialites, discover the stories behind the stones - there is something for everyone to enjoy!

    1 hour 55 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walking Tours in Glasgow

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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