Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
Explore Glasgow's music scene with this two hour guided walking tour of iconic venues in the Merchant City and East End.Entertaining and informative, this tour has all the stories about the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in Glasgow.The city has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. This tour will show you how and why.Our guides are enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life.The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar where customers can enjoy a 20% discount on food. You don't need to be a music expert to enjoy the tour and even if you are, you may still learn new things.
Jam-packed with anecdotes, the tour is designed to show a different side of Glasgow to both visitors and locals.
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A curated journey through the experience
The Clutha Bar
One of Glasgow's best loved live music pubs, this Clydeside bar is covered with murals which showcase the diversity of the city's music scene through the years.
10 minutesBritannia Panopticon Music Hall
Britain’s oldest surviving music hall, the venerable Britannia Panopticon is still a working venue. As well as hosting legendary Scottish performers such as Harry Lauder, this atmospheric, hidden gem has seen stage stars ranging from Cary Grant to Stan Laurel. At present, due to Covid, we do not have access to Britannia Panopticon although we can still tell you all its great stories.
20 minutesOld Fruitmarket
The City Halls and Old Fruitmarket have been the location for many a memorable gig, including The Stranglers concert which led to punk rock being banned in Glasgow.
10 minutesTron Theatre
Now a leading theatre and concert venue, this building's history includes a devastating date with the notorious Hellfire Club.
5 minutesBarrowland Ballroom
The Barrowland Ballroom is much loved by Glasgow gig-goers and its history is as colourful as the bands that have played here.
10 minutesBarrowland Park
Barrowland Pathway artwork highlights many of the acts which have played its namesake venue. And from The Smiths and Simple Minds to David Bowie and Bob Dylan, we have brilliant stories about many of the big names who have played here.
15 minutesSt Andrews In The Square - Glasgow
A beautiful, 18th century church turned live music venue, St Andrews has lively links to the biggest names in Scotland's cultural history.
5 minutesThe 13th Note
We finish on King's Court where your guide will reveal our theories about why Glasgow evolved its own, unique music scene. From Postcard Records to The 13th Note and Mono Bar, this is an area rich in stories about Glasgow's past and present music scenes.
10 minutesIncluded
- Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.