What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Outside the main door of Glasgow City Chambers on George Square. PLEASE NOTE: The pinpoint on TripAdvisor's map is not accurate. Once in George Square, please go to the main door of Glasgow City Chambers. It's the big, official building facing George Square..

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Overview

We're Glasgow's original walking tour, with a bunch of incredible local guides. Make sure you join the original and best tour in Glasgow with us.

Get your bearings and discover Glasgow through a ‘weegie’s’ eyes with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries, uncovering our turbulent history and how it shaped the vibrant place you see today.

In just 1.5 hours, you’ll journey from medieval roots to modern city life, soaking up the atmosphere, architecture and personality that make Glasgow so unique. See key historic sights like George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis, while uncovering the stories behind them. You’ll also gain real insight into life in Glasgow today, local humour, and the kind of details you’d only hear from someone who calls the city home.

Every tour is unique, with each local guide bringing their own stories and perspectives. We love Glasgow and can't wait to share it with you!

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What's Included

✓ Included

Historical and cultural insight to Glasgow
Professional guide
1.5 hour walking tour

✗ Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Our most popular tour will take you around all the main sites of the city, giving you an excellent opportunity to get your bearings of the city and find out about its history and culture.

Stop 2

Start your tour in George Square by Glasgow City Chambers and get an insight into Glaswegian history (exterior visit only)

Stop 3

Admire the fine architecture of Glasgow City Chambers, an important administrative building in Glasgow. Discover the centre of Glasgow's government in this magnificent building (exterior visit only)

Stop 4

Learn about the deep educational history of universities in Glasgow and marvel at the longest mural in the UK! (exterior visit only)

Stop 5

Discover the iconic Glasgow Cathedral & hear the stories behind it (exterior visit only)

Stop 6

Explore Glasgow's historic necropolis. (exterior visit only)

Stop 7

Be amazed at some of Glasgows' Street Art!

Stop 8

We can't give too much away! After leaving the Cathedral each guide has their own unique twist on the remainder of the tour. All finishing up by the Gallery of Modern Art on Ingram Street. Come along and hear the stories for yourself all from locals who love their city! (exterior visit only)

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Outside the main door of Glasgow City Chambers on George Square. PLEASE NOTE: The pinpoint on TripAdvisor's map is not accurate. Once in George Square, please go to the main door of Glasgow City Chambers. It's the big, official building facing George Square.

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Good to Know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Rest assured that in the unlikely event that we need to cancel the tour, we will try to contact you as soon as we possibly can. Please email us if you are worried you will miss the start of the tour/the guide.
The tour is about 1.5/2 miles, you need to have a moderate level of fitness to partake

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Special Instructions

- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Meeting Point: Please meet your guide by the main doors to Glasgow City Chambers. It's the big building facing George Square.