Private Glasgow Guided Walking Tour
Private Glasgow Guided Walking Tour
Glasgow is an incredible city with a unique heart. It is famous for shipbuilding, for football and for being the Second City of the Empire, but the thing that really makes Glasgow special is her people. Your tour is led by a Glasgwegian and will give you a distinctly Glasgwegian impression of the city.
Anyone can learn from a history book, but your tour guide comes armed with the stories from their aunts, grandmothers and great grandfathers and will take you beyond the guide book and deep into their world. This amazing city, in which they were born, bred and brought up, is their passion and they see it in a way that is totally personal and entirely unique. On your tour, you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Glasgow's history, hearing about not only the famous names and faces, but also the lesser known stories of the ordinary people who made this city great and make its history special.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Glasgow Cathedral
Here we will hear the origin story of Glasgow. You'll learn about the mythology surrounding the city's founder and learn about Glasgow's humble beginnings as a small fishing village. Please note we do not enter the Cathedral as part of the walking tour.
Buchanan Street
Buchanan Street is an absolute treat if you have an interest in architecture! Even if you don't, there are some excellent secrets hidden behind these buildings and some wonderful stories that will have you falling in love with Glasgow!
10 minutesRoyal Exchange Square
At this stop, you'll meet one of Glasgow's most iconic sites and hear the story behind the Man With The Cone On His Head! You'll also learn how Glasgow grew from simple fishing village to become the Second City of the Empire during the 1700's and see how this era has left a lasting mark on the city and its people to this day.
George Square
Here you'll see Glasgow's beautiful City Chambers. You'll hear about the governance of the city through the ages, learn of notable events that took place here and you'll see how Glasgow differs to the rest of Scotland.
Merchant City
Merchant City is now one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the city, but this is a very new development. On this stop, you'll hear all about the deprivation and squalor that the residents of Glasgow endured. This is a working class city, with a working class history and here you'll learn about the waves of immigration into the city and the ways in which Glasgow's position as a global community has changed not only the people of Glasgow, but the world in general.
River Clyde
Our final stop is arguably the most important. Glasgow built the Clyde, and the Clyde built Glasgow. Life in Glasgow grew and revolved around the river, with shipbuilding making and breaking the fortunes of its citizens. Some of the most famous and innovative vessels to ever sail were Clydebuilt and the rise and fall of Glasgow's shipbuilding industry is the tale of this city.
Trongate
Trongate is, and always has been, a bustling centre point of the city. Here, you'll see some hidden gems- including the Panopticon Theatre. You'll hear about legends that have performed here and another Glasgow entertainment legend that conquered the world. You'll experience the Glasgow sense of humour first hand and see why this city is famous for it's banter!
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not Included
- Tips and Gratuities
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.