City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
Explore Glasgow, one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe with this 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour of the Red Route. From the open-top deck you'll have fabulous views of Scotland's largest city, and everything it has to offer, including impressive architecture, history and culture! Sit back for a relaxing loop of the tour whilst enjoying the on-board audio tour commentary in a variety of languages.
What's Included
- Audio commentary available in 7 languages + free headphones
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Stops near all the major sights
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Live guide in English from April to September
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry to attractions
What To Expect
24 Stops | 34 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Operating Schedule: 22nd May - 25th June: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes. 26th June - 30th August: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes. 31st August - 28th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes. From 29th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
George Square
Cathedral Square
Drygate
Blackfriars Street
Charlotte Street
West Carriageway
McLennan Arch
Metropolitan Curia of Archdiocese of Glasgow
James Watt Street
Cheapside Street
110 Lancefield Quay
Science Centre
War Memorial
Govan Road
Govan Road
25 Finnieston Quay
Scottish Event Campus
The Clydeside Distillery
Stobcross Road
Dumpling Monkey
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Berkeley Street
Blythswood Square
PARAGON - Modern Barbering (City Centre)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 22nd May - 25th June: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
- 26th June - 30th August: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
- 31st August - 28th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
- From 29th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Tour duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes approximately
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on the tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-out
- Full accessibility for wheelchair users is available on all the tours. One dedicated wheelchair space is available on the lower deck of each bus
- Stop 3 - Tennent's Brewery: Temporarily unavailable due to roadworks. Please use Stop 2 Cathedral Square as your nearest boarding point
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-2065GLAS
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Audio commentary available in 7 languages + free headphones.
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out.
- Stops near all the major sights.
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Live guide in English from April to September.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Entry to attractions.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus 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
- Audio commentary available in 7 languages + free headphones
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Stops near all the major sights
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Live guide in English from April to September
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry to attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 22nd May - 25th June: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
- 26th June - 30th August: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:30pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
- 31st August - 28th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes
- From 29th September: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Tour duration: 1 hour and 40 minutes approximately
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on the tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-out
- Full accessibility for wheelchair users is available on all the tours. One dedicated wheelchair space is available on the lower deck of each bus
- Stop 3 - Tennent's Brewery: Temporarily unavailable due to roadworks. Please use Stop 2 Cathedral Square as your nearest boarding point
