Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour

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We're Glasgow's original 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 local ‘weegies’ eyes. A must do on any visit to Glasgow. On our most popular tour, you will witness and learn about our rich, turbulent history and how it has shaped Glasgow into the vibrant city it is today.

You'll not only see and learn about the key sites of the city centre, but also an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and hidden gems along the way! From cathedrals to street art, hangings to universities, there’s something for everyone on this city centre experience.

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

Meeting Point

82 George Square

82 George Square, Glasgow G1 1LY, UK

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.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Glasgow

Glasgow

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.
The tour shows you the growth of Glasgow from where it began in 600AD to where it is now and how the vibrant culture we have today was born through it's rich history.

The tour lasts around 2.5-3 hours and will incorporate a break to give you a chance to visit the Necropolis and spend a penny.

The tour will take a look at famous figures to Glasgow, such as St. Mungo, and their stories as we go through the city. Here's some of the sites we'll cover:
George Square
Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis
Glasgow Green
The Clyde
The Duke of Wellington
We will also explore some hidden treasures of the city that you wouldn't see by yourself!

10 minutes

George Square

George Square, , Glasgow, G2 1DH

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

15 minutes

City Chambers

80 George Square, , Glasgow, G2 1DU

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)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

University of Strathclyde

Centre For Sport & Recreation 347 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G1 2TB

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0SF

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Necropolis

50 Cathedral Square, , Glasgow, G4 0UZ

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

10 minutes

St. Mungo at High Street

287 High Street, Glasgow, G4 0QS

Be amazed at some of Glasgows' Street Art!

Pass by without stopping

Gallery of Modern Art

111 Queen Street, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH

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)

30 minutes

What's included:

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