Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour: Saturdays 10am
Description
Explore the life, works and tales of Glasgow's most famous designer, architect and artist at 10am on Saturdays in summer. Join us as we wander the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy. We'll take a deeper look at his life, marriage, influences and incredible expertise; visiting some of his most famous works that still stand to this day, his first married home, and some lesser known treasures along the way. The tour will last 2 hours, including a stop at the world famous, Mackintosh designed Lighthouse museum, the former Daily Record building, Mackintosh's first married home and more! You'll finish up at Mackintosh Tearooms, with tickets including entry into the incredible exhibition.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We begin the tour and learn about Mackintosh's background (exterior visit only)
Hear the foundations of Mackintosh's life and work in a bustling city centre square.
Learn about Mackintosh's partnership with Mrs Cranston - a teamroom extraordinaire! (exterior visit only)
View the Willow Tearooms - not a Mackintosh original but a reproduction! (exterior visit only)
Discover one of Mackintosh's first designed buildings, view the exhibition and marvel at the views! (exterior visit only)
Marvel at the Daily Record Building's colour and design (exterior visit only)
View a building designed by Mackintosh's inspiration - Alexander 'Greek' Thomson! (exterior visit only)
View Mackintosh's first married flat. Here he first lived with his wife, Margaret, before moving to a new location in the West End. You can even see some of his design through the window! (exterior visit only)
Marvel at Mackintosh's work and learn about the ladies art movement of the time (exterior visit only)
Finished up at Mackintosh Tearooms. You'll have a chance to explore their incredible exhibition (around an hour) - the ticket is included with your walking tour!
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(64)
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Tommy! Not only is he obviously knowledgeable but fun too! Recommend 100%!
Our guide, Tommy, was as entertaining as he was informative. He shared a lot of information about the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau movements in Glasgow, giving a clear context for the work of Charles Rennie Macintosh. He made a point of including information about female artists of the time. He has a great sense of humor and friendly, welcoming manner. It was worth making time for this tour.
Definitely worth it. You discover Glasgow, its history and architecture through the tragic life of this great creator.
A very good overview of Mackintosh life and work in Glasgow. It's a lengthy walk; but Tommie, our guide is very well informed and prepared to share voluminous data about RM, his wife, and his work.
We traveled to Glasgow specifically for the tour and were not disappointed. Studied his work in school and hoped to see his work some day.
Vas was an excellent guide, and happily answered all our questions. Thoroughly enjoyable tour, even on a windy wet morning.
Loved our experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and energetic. She had the best sense of Glaswegian humor. We learned a ton! I would highly recommend this tour. Even in partial rain!
Fascinating stories shared by our excellent guide Louise provided us not only with insights into the world of Mackintosh, but also into Scottish life and culture.
Our guide Tommy was brilliant...more than knowledgeable, thorough, articulate, charismatic, hilarious, approachable, and sensitive to individual needs. He was our dream entry person to Mackintosh and Glasgow overall!
Tommy the guide was funny and informative. Took longer than scheduled 2 hours. But be prepared for a lot of walking up some hills. Though they go slowly.
