Glasgow Guided Walking Tour Experience
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£12
Glasgow
Glasgow
1-12
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore Glasgow's Historic Sights on a Walking Tour
  • • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Experience of Glasgow's Rich History
  • • Visit The Oldest Music Hall in The World, The Britannia Panopticon
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Explore the richness of Glasgow's heritage with a captivating Merchant City Private Walking Tour. This engaging experience invites history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike to uncover the stories behind one of Scotland's most vibrant urban areas. Led by an expert guide, the tour promises not just sights, but a deep dive into the culture and evolution of this remarkable city.

The Merchant City Private Walking Tour lasts approximately two hours and takes participants through stunning architecture, bustling squares, and charming streets filled with history. Enjoy insights into significant landmarks such as historic churches, iconic buildings, and artistic venues while learning how Glasgow transformed over centuries into the cultural hub it is today. Hear fascinating tales about the local merchants who shaped the city, and discover lesser-known gems off the beaten path, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to individual interests.

Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because, this delightful walking tour serves as an ideal gift for anyone looking to experience the heart and soul of Glasgow. Create unforgettable memories while navigating through the hidden treasures of the Merchant City—an experience that promises to be as enlightening as it is enjoyable.

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Experience Overview:

Merchant City Private Walking Tour

This entertaining walking tour is conducted by professional tour guide Alec Mack who is from Glasgow and works for an open top bus company as well as doing his own private work. His extensive experience will ensure that you are well advised as to what to see and do whist on your visit to Scotland.

Meeting Point

Glasgow City Chambers

82 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU, UK

The meet up point is at the main entrance way to Glasgow City Chambers in George Square, Glasgow.

What's included:

  • A personalised tour conducted by an experienced guide.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Glasgow Cathedral

Castle Street, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, G4 0QZ

Glasgow Cathedral dates from the 12th Century and is the only intact pre-reformation cathedral in Scotland.

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Trongate

Trongate, Glasgow G1, UK

The Trongate is one of the main thoroughfares of the medieval town and features the 17th Century Tollbooth and Tron steeples as well as the city's mercat cross.

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St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow

1 St Andrew's Square, Glasgow, G1 5PP

This remarkable church building was built in the 18th Century and was once the church of tobacco lords. It is now a centre for Scottish Culture.

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Tobacco Laird's House

42 Miller Street, Glasgow, G1 1DT

The Tobacco Lord's House in Miller Street was built by John Craig in 1775 as the residence of wealthy merchant Robert Finlay. Now occupied by the Scottish Civic Trust, the building is a reminder of the opulence that Glasgow's tobacco lords once enjoyed.

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Gallery of Modern Art

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

Built in 1778 as the residence of tobacco lord William Cunninghame, this magnificent building now houses Glasgow's modern art collection, but has also served as a banking hall and a public library.

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Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

113-117 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD

Opened in 1857, the Britannia Panopticon is the oldest existing music hall in the world and is where Stan Laurel made his theatrical debut in 1906 at the age of sixteen.

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City Chambers

82 George Square, , Glasgow, G2 1DU

Opened in 1888 by Queen Victoria, this remarkable Italian renaissance structure is the home of the city's municipal government and is said to have more Italian marble than the Vatican.

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Provand's Lordship

3 Castle St., , Glasgow, G4 0RH

Said to be the oldest house in Glasgow, Provand's Lordship was built in 1471 and was once visited by Mary Queen of Scots. It is now a museum of medieval life.

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Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & 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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 Historical Walking Tour Experience

Glasgow
Glasgow
1-12
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Explore Glasgow's Historic Sights on a Walking Tour
  • • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Experience of Glasgow's Rich History
  • • Visit The Oldest Music Hall in The World, The Britannia Panopticon
or

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