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Our guide was terrific...architectural knowledge was superior, along with great grasp of the city history and culture.
Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $342 / person
- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 183 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Glasgow Private Tours
- Meeting point
- Tall column at the centre of George Square
Description
Enjoy our best-selling walking tour with a private guide. Discover the world famous Glasgow sights in one day and get a real feeling of the city! You'll see learn about about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts. We'll go at your pace, and you'll have chance to have a drink and a snack along the way.
Tour Options
Itinerary
George Square
What happened to the statue of George III? What is the Statue of Liberty has to do with the square? Let's discover it together at the main city square where all the most important events take place.
Duke of Wellington Statue
What is one of the most bizarre monuments of Glasgow? What is the Scottish Highland National dress? Find out these and moreabout the fascinating building of the Gallery of Modern Art which ha been a house to many different organisations.
Merchant City
The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions.
Provand's Lordship
Where are the oldest civil building and ersatz-medieval house in Glasgow? What is Tontine faces? And why did Mary Queen of Scots stayed here? Let's find out!
Glasgow Cathedral
The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city.
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
Inspired by a Parisian garden cemetery of the 19th century the Necropolis has become a landmark and the irreplaceable feature of Glasgow townscape.
Tolbooth Steeple
What do ‘tron’ and ‘gait’ mean? What rules had the prisoners of the tolbooth? What is the contribution of the Britain’s first practicing woman architect? The answers are all around us!
Glasgow Green
Where is the largest terracotta fountain? Which Benjamin Franklin invention can you encounter in the park? Who flew over the Glasgow Green for the first time ever? For answers follow us!
St Andrew's Cathedral Glasgow
How did St Andrew become a patron of Scotland? Why the Irish immigrated into Glasgow in the mid 19th century? Who delayed the building of the Cathedral? We'll unveil these mystreries and more on our way!
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
Once built for the workers of the East End of Glasgow this magnificent building has become a home for a collection that tells a story of its people and beautiful glasshouse that can compare to the one in the Botanics!
St Enoch Shopping Centre
Why St Enoch is as important as the patron of Glasgow St Mungo? Why does Glasgow celebrate its subway system and how old is it? What do you need to do to participate in Subcrawl?
Templeton's Carpet Factory
Why does it resemble Moscow Kremlin and what first lady had a Templeton carpet in her home? The answers are yet to come!
Buchanan Street
Who were Tobacco Lords? Who is the most renowned Glasgow architect and where can his works be found? Why Nelson Mandela is grateful to Glasgow?
What's included
Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Private walking tour
Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
Not included
Gratuities
Meet / drop-off from locations outside of City Centre (within a walk from George Sq)
Pickup Locations & Times
If you're staying within 15 mins walk of the centre of Glasgow (George Square), our guide can meet you at your hotel. We can organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you in the port in Greenock morning, take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. After some wonderful Glasgow sightseeing, we'll get you safely back aboard later that afternoon. It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you. We can also organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you at the Glasgow Airport and take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you.
Traveller Ratings
4.9
183 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual guide (English, Spanish, Russian)
- Please note that this is a walking tour without vehicle
- Glasgow Port (Greenock) pickup and return by private vehicle can be arranged for additional cost on request
- We can arrange vehicle hire for the tour for additional cost on request
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour take?
Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour cost?
Prices start at $342 per person for this Glasgow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If you're staying within 15 mins walk of the centre of Glasgow (George Square), our guide can meet you at your hotel. We can organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you in the port in Greenock morning, take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. After some wonderful Glasgow sightseeing, we'll get you safely back aboard later that afternoon. It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you. We can also organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you at the Glasgow Airport and take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you. Pickup points include citizenM Glasgow.
What languages is Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(183)
D
Best ever
We arrived in Glasgow to a very wet and rainy day . We were concerned about going and taking a walking tour, but our driver assured us all would be well.The walking tour guide, Elaine, was so sweet and knowledgeable. Our driver was absolutely fantastic. He went above and beyond to make our trip the most memorable and pleasant we have had. Mark was the savior of the day. Great experience!
H
Checked all the boxes.
This tour exceeded all of our expectations…from communication ( before and during) convenience of hotel pick up, thoroughness of sites visited, interesting details/history of the many sites we visited and the amount of ground we covered….five stars all around. Zhanna was exceptionally knowledgeable, easy to understand, very accommodating and seemed genuinely interested in showing off her town. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a good tour of the Glasgow.
R
One of the best guides and tours
Zhanna was an amazing guide. She really cared about our preferences and our background. She tailored our tour to be perfect for us. Her knowledge of Glasgow was amazing, as was her disposition and interest. As the tour went on, she could predict what would appeal to us and what wouldn't. She also worked around all of our special requests. It is a great tour. So much to see!
T
Fun and interesting walking tour - learned A LOT!
We really enjoyed our walking tour in Glasgow. We saw many parts of the city, heard many stories and about the history of the city, answered all of our questions, and Scott was an excellent tour guide. I highly recommend this walking tour in Glasgow. Outstanding!
S
Great Tour!
We had a great time with our tour guide. Very informative and interesting! so much to see! This was a great Tour for people there for a short time and want to see as much as possible!
S
Fun and full of info!
We had a great time with our tour guide and saw everything we wanted to see. She went a little overtime with no complaints. She was lovely!
A
An Excellent Introduction to Glasgow
Anna is a delightful companion for a first-time visitor to Glasgow. She grew up here and is eager to share her knowledge and experience. She won't overwhelm you with historical trivia or architectural insights, but her "Half Day Must See" walking tour gives an excellent overview of the city's most historic areas. Booking through Viator is easy and we appreciated Anna's willingness to meet us in our hotel. Traveler tip: the interiors of both City Hall and Glasgow Cathedral --two tour highlights-- are closed on Sundays, so schedule this tour for another day if you can.
J
A Wonderful Tour with a Truly Knowledgeable Guide
Scott was not only a knowledgeable guide with a cleverly designed route through Glasgow’s main landmarks, but also a great storyteller who brought the city’s rich history to life. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him.
R
Great Glasgow Tour With Scott!
We are three couples visiting Glasgow and were given a 4 hour city tour by Scott. Scott is knowledgeable and passionate about his love of the city’s history. He included facts and a few funny anecdotes and make the tour fun; we had a blast! Highly recommend Scott and this city tour for anyone visiting Glasgow. Cheers!
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