Glasgow Ghoulish History Walking Tour
Uncover Glasgow's Dark Past on a Guided Walking Tour of Haunting Historical Sites

Glasgow
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Glasgow's Macabre History on a Haunted Walking Tour
- • Embark on a 2-Hour Journey Through Glasgow's Dark Past
- • Visit Scotland's Most Haunted Hotel During Your Ghostly Adventure
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Step into the shadows and uncover the chilling tales of Glasgow's haunted past with the Ghouls, Ghosts, and Gruesome Tales Tour. This captivating walking experience takes participants on a thrilling journey through the darker side of Scotland's largest city, guided by a local comedian who is as entertaining as they are knowledgeable about Glasgow's spine-tingling history. Expect to hear captivating accounts of notorious grave robbers, unsettling witch trials, and even eerie encounters with a ghostly chimpanzee as the group traverses through bustling streets and whispers past haunted locales.
Along this 2-hour exploration, wander through iconic sites such as the magnificent Glasgow Cathedral, the historically rich Necropolis cemetery, and vibrant murals that tell their own ghostly stories. Stop by the Strathclyde University and learn about the origins of some of Scotland's most bizarre and gruesome tales. The tour also includes a visit to the city's oldest surviving music hall and concludes at a renowned pub, where the local spirits add an extra layer of thrill to the experience. Be prepared for laughs, chills, and fascinating stories that breathe life into Glasgow's haunting lore.
This thrilling tour is not just an evening of entertainment; it makes for a uniquely memorable gift for friends and family who enjoy exploring the mysterious and supernatural. A ticket to the Ghouls, Ghosts, and Gruesome Tales Tour offers an adventure through time that is both fun and educational, perfect for creating unforgettable experiences. Embrace the thrill and surprise someone special with this captivating journey into Glasgow's ghostly history!
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Experience Overview:
Glasgow Ghouls, Ghosts And Gruesome Tales TourGet ready to dig up Glasgow's ghoulish history. Meet your guide, a local comedian who will take you on a deep dive into the city's dark and macabre side, and set out on your walking tour.
Listen to tales of grave robbers, witch trials, and even a ghostly chimpanzee as you wander through Glasgow's streets and past haunted locations. See the Strathclyde University, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis cemetery, and more.
Discover some beautiful murals, learn about the oldest surviving music hall in the UK, and end your evening at a famous Glasgow pub, where whisky is far from the only spirit you may encounter.
Meeting Point
69 Castle St
69 Castle St, Glasgow G4 0RH, UK
Meet your guide outside Glasgow Catherdal, a large church on Castle Street near the Royal Infirmary and the Necropolis.
Your guide will be outside holding a lantern and wearing a black/brown hat.
There is a convenience store close by on High Street to pick up water/snacks.
What's included:
- Guide
- References shown on a tablet
Not included:
- Transport to and from the tour
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
Ramshorn Graveyard
98 Ingram St, , Glasgow
The current church was built in 1824, and was converted to a theatre in the 1980s. The peaceful graveyard to its side was the site of one of the strangest graverobbing cases in Scottish history, that of Mrs Janet McAllister and her missing bones
10 minutes
Tron Theatre
63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB
Another converted church, this time from 1523. Hear about what ghosts you might encounter while treading its boards, and why you shouldn't spend too long alone in the back two rows of the auditorium...
10 minutes
Tolbooth Steeple
Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G1 5QA
A unique part of Glasgow's architecture since the 1600s. Witches were held in cells in the clocktower, and dozens of people met their end by hanging in front of the beautiful tower.
10 minutes
University of Strathclyde
Centre For Sport & Recreation 347 Cathedral Street, Glasgow, G1 2TB
The site of the former University of Glasgow annex where a doctor may have inspired the first science fiction story ever written, and where the dead sometimes don't stay that way...
10 minutes
Friends Of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum
84 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0SF
A beautiful pre-Victorian hospital, where a famous name in medical history made a frightening discovery, and where some patients never checked out, even after they passed away...
10 minutes
Glasgow Cathedral
Castle Street, Cathedral Precinct, Glasgow, G4 0QZ
Glasgow's oldest building holds some very strange secrets in its walls, and especially in its crypt. The beautiful but spooky graveyard in particular has some stories to unearth...
10 minutes
The Necropolis
2 Castle Street, , Glasgow, G4 0UZ
A jewel in Glasgow's crown. This nineteenth century cemetery was the setting for some spooky encounters, haunted statues, and even a real-life bloodsucker!
10 minutes
Cathedral House Hotel
28-32 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0XA, UK
Apparently the most haunted hotel in Scotland. Discover why you should ask for a room below the top floor, just in case...
10 minutes
Babbity Bowster
16-18 Blackfriars St, Glasgow G1 1PE, UK
Though this pub is very open about having no ghosts, they certainly have spirits. Finish here for a wee pint to calm the nerves.
10 minutes
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Glasgow Ghoulish History Walking Tour
Glasgow
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore Glasgow's Macabre History on a Haunted Walking Tour
- • Embark on a 2-Hour Journey Through Glasgow's Dark Past
- • Visit Scotland's Most Haunted Hotel During Your Ghostly Adventure
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