Private Tour: Half-Day City Highlights Glasgow Walking Tour
Overview
If you want to do more than simply tick off the sights, spend half a day discovering Glasgow with a local who knows the city inside out.
From the medieval heart of Glasgow to our industrial past, colourful street art, leafy parks and vibrant riverside, this private experience takes you beyond the usual city-centre highlights and reveals the many sides of the city that make Glasgow so distinctive. You will be immersed in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back centuries to discover Glasgow’s dark and unique history: from cathedrals to street art, cities of the dead to Dr Who, there is something for everyone on this half-day private tour.
You’ll hear the stories behind the places you pass, discover hidden corners you might otherwise miss, and get a feel for how Glasgow has changed from a medieval town into the energetic, creative city it is today. And because it’s private, the experience is yours.
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup
- Wonderful local guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
80 George Square
Glasgow G2 1DU, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
111 Queen Street
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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City Chambers
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
George Square
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glasgow Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Necropolis
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Merchant City
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tolbooth Steeple
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Glasgow Green
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
River Clyde
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Buchanan Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gallery of Modern Art
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-50040P5
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