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Glasgow: The streets with a Glaswegian guide: Walking Tour

By scotlandtouring
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Free cancellation available
Price is €18 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • The Glasgow storey in the Magnificent Architecture of George Square
  • Explore the hidden alleys and lanes of the Merchant city.
  • Discover Glasgow's original Medieval city centre
  • Tour is taken by a professionally trained Actor, who lives in the city
  • A fun and amusing tour with loads of anecdotes of Glasgow life

Activity location

    • Glasgow
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • George Square, Glasgow G1, UK | Due to refurbishment of George Square we are meeting until August 2026 at the corner of Cochrane street and George Square Note: in the event of a major disruption in the square we meet at the Piper Whisky Bar, at the corner of Cochrane Street and George Square.
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Glasgow: The streets with a Glaswegian guide: Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€17.58 x 1 Adult€17.58
Total
Price is €17.58

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    All Glasgow Museums and Galleries are free to visit. We do not have time during the tour but the guide will point them out and you can visit free of charge later
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Tips

What you can expect

  • Through a blend of performance, storytelling, and historical insight, you’ll explore the city’s most iconic sites—from medieval roots to radical revolutions.
    Begin in grand George Square, surrounded by stately Victorian buildings like the City Chambers and Merchants' House. Hear how this proud Scottish square came to bear the name of an English king. Then journey through time—from the city’s early Christian and Roman past to its pivotal role in global trade, capitalism, and the rise of socialism.
    Wander Glasgow’s merchant streets and learn how tobacco, rebellion, and ambition shaped fortunes and fired global events—including whispers that Glaswegians helped spark the American War of Independence. Marvel at Glasgow Cathedral, pop into the Gallery of Modern Art, or take a detour to the Police Museum for deeper dives into the city’s character.
    Along the way, uncover how Irish immigrants helped shape Glasgow’s growth, and end at the haunting Glasgow Cross—once the site of public executions.
    No two tours are ever the same—because every guide brings their own voice, passion, and flair to the journey. Perfect for visitors who want more than just facts: this is Glasgow with soul.

Location

Activity location

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    • Glasgow
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • George Square, Glasgow G1, UK | Due to refurbishment of George Square we are meeting until August 2026 at the corner of Cochrane street and George Square Note: in the event of a major disruption in the square we meet at the Piper Whisky Bar, at the corner of Cochrane Street and George Square.
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom