Step into a world of captivating storytelling and laughter with our unique tour led by a talented group of actors. With their wit and charm, these performers breathe life into Glasgow's history, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all. Our tour has received over 700 five-star reviews, a testament to the immersive and entertaining journey we offer. Get ready to be enthralled as our funny and skilled storytellers transport you through the hidden tales of Glasgow's past. Join us for an adventure filled with laughter, intrigue, and a deeper appreciation for this remarkable city.
Short walking tour of Glasgow
Described as one of the most magnificent municipal building in Europe in a city full of magnificent Victoria and Edwardian architecture. The Marble staircase is reckoned to be the largest in Europe. Regularly used as a film set and featured in Indiana Jones "Dial of Destiny", The Buccaneers, World War Z,
Guarded by Glasgow's most famous statue "Conehead" the duke of Wellington. Learn the history of the building, its multiple uses from private house to Stock exchange to Library and of course the Duke of Wellington himself. Described by Lonely Planet as one of the worlds most unusual Statues,
With over fourteen famous and unique Statues representing Glasgow, Scottish and British Empire history. You may not like the people and with only one woman these statues represent a unique slice of Scottish and British history. At least two of the world's greatest writers, five great scientists a smattering of infamous characters and a few of the less well known but amusing.
The original source of Glasgow's great power, where it all began the workhouse of the British Empire and the biggest port and shipyards in the world. This small part of Glasgow produced the world's first ever millionaires, where the lived and traded founding some of the world's greatest industries.
Scotland's only extant cathedral. The tour will end close to the entrance allowing you all the time you need to conduct your own private experience
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Walking Tour of Glasgow lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $24 per person for this Glasgow experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is outside the Piper Bar, 57 Cochrane st, George square, Glasgow. guide will wear a yellow hi viz vest. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
An engaging and entertaining walking tour round some of Glasgow's historic areas and buildings with Ian our tour guide. It gave us a good overview of how the city grew and prospered and the main areas to explore in more depth.
Mixed feelings about this tour: the service was very good and Alison was a very interesting and pleasant guide... but we had the impression that we did not get the tour we had chosen. I had opted for this one because it was noted that the tour was narrated by "a troupe of actors" and many comments referred to an interactive, original, and humorous narration. However, we had a very high-quality but "classic" tour, with no acting or particular humor. Our guide was very competent, but the tour was focused almost exclusively on architecture and history. It was very interesting and informative; however, it was not what we had originally purchased. So, a little disappointed in the end, but good memories nonetheless! Thanks to Alison for her kindness and for knowing how to find shelter to escape the rain as much as possible!
Gordon was great and he maid me a queen for the day, it was wonderful!! He was very informative and very good since of humor!! I would highly recommend him!!
Luke was a entertaining tour guide, mixing humour with history and the landscape. Good value for 2 hr tour.
Really good tour if you want to know the history of the buildings.
Marty our guide, a professional actor, was just outstanding, a true local in a kilt and with a broad Glaswegian accent. I loved his story telling and could feel his emotions when we touched on the dark side of the city’s past and present. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!
Great tour of the city our guide Ian was very informative and has a great sense of humour.. feel like I now know understand the history of Glasgow city
Luke has the history and humour to make the tour a perfect way to appreciate the city. I highly recommend this tour.
Allison, the born & bread Glasgowian, provided a great two-hour tour around old Glasgow with a fascinating lesson on history and architecture. No funny actors on this tour, as listed in Tripadvisor’s description. Also, the listed meet-up spot is WRONG with the construction going on at King George Square. Just dumb LUCK that we spotted a tour guide in a dayglo yellow vest outside the construction barricades. Not Alison’s fault. TripAdvisor’s fault for not keeping up with the issues surrounding a tour. We were in Glasgow for the day, took an hour-long train ride to the Square and were starting to panic about missing a paid-for tour because we couldn’t find it. Our cell phones had very poor reception in the area and calling for assistance didn’t seem like a viable choice. Glad it worked out, in the end. Would recommend this tour about the history of the region.
Thank you for your great review we all appreciate that. The meeting point is difficult with all the work going on in the square. but we message everyone from 06:00 on the morning of the tour and again at 12:30. The problem is many US cell networks don't work in Europe. We also send an email but folks often don't read these. our best comms is via Whatsapp but many of our older American guests don't use that. It's just as well you had dumb luck or you'd have no luck at all
The walk was excellent,despite the rain. Full of insightful social and political history. Also gave a view of modern Glasgow and how it has evolved. Very enjoyable and well worth the money.
thank you Sherpa
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