3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Overview
A shortened version of our most popular walking tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow. You'll see and learn about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charge
- Private walking tour
- Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Meet / Dropoff from locations outside of City Centre
Meeting Location
George Square
Show on Google MapsDetailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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George Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Duke of Wellington Statue
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glasgow Cathedral
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Merchant City
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Necropolis
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual guide available (English, Spanish, Russian, Czech and Slovak)
- Walking Tour: wear comfortable shoes
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-45766P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- All taxes, fees and handling charge.
- Private walking tour.
- Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only).
- Professional guide.
- Gratuities.
- Meet / Dropoff from locations outside of City Centre.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charge
- Private walking tour
- Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Meet / Dropoff from locations outside of City Centre
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual guide available (English, Spanish, Russian, Czech and Slovak)
- Walking Tour: wear comfortable shoes
