Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Explore one of the most vibrant Scottish cities with a 1 or 2-day ticket to Glasgow’s hop-on and hop-off bus. Explore museums, art galleries, parks, theatres and even Glasgow Cathedral. In addition, the city’s pubs, cafés, bars and nightclubs help make Glasgow one of the new preferred destinations for short breaks. The visitor attractions and places of interest are spread throughout the city and the best way to visit the attractions and to see the city, is to step on one of the open-top tour buses for a fully guided tour round all the main sights. Jump off at any of the stops, conveniently located for the Gothic Cathedral, the Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, the recently restored Kelvingrove Art Galleries, Glasgow University, Glasgow Green and Clydeside Distillery, among many other sights. You'll have the choice between the Red Route, Yellow Route or both routes. Book your City Sightseeing ticket today! Bus Stops:  Red Route: 1. George Square 2. Glasgow Cathedral 3. Merchant City 4. The Barras 5. Glasgow Green 6. St. Enoch Centre 7. St. Vincent Place 8. Oswald Street 9. Argyle Street 10. Hilton Garden Inn 11. SEC Centre 11A. Clydeside Distillery 12. Riverside Museum 13. Woodlands Road 14. University of Glasgow 15. University Avenue 16. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum 17. Kelvingrove Park 18. Charing Cross 19. Sauchiehall Street / The Glasgow School of Art 20. Theatre Royal 21. Buchanan Bus Station Yellow Route: 1. North Hanover Street 2. Cathedral 3. Tennent's Brewery 4. High Street for Merchant City 5. Barrowlands 6. Celtic Park 7. Glasgow Green 8. The Barras 9. St. Enoch Centre 10. Citizens Theatre 11. Tramway / Gurdwara 12. Pollokshields 13. Pollok Park and Burrell Collection 14. House for an Art Lover 15. Ibrox 16. Science Centre 17. Finneston Quay 18. Central Station 19. Buchanan Bus Station

Embark on a guided walking tour 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. See the growth of Glasgow from where it began to where it is now and how the vibrant culture that exists today was born through its rich history. The tour lasts around 1.5 hours and will incorporate a break to give you a chance to visit the Necropolis and spend a penny. The tour is about 3 miles long so please bear this in mind. The tour will take a look at famous figures to Glasgow, such as St. Mungo, and their stories as we go through the city. Key sights visited include George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis, Iconic Street Art, High Street, Ingram Street, and The Duke of Wellington, plus explore some hidden treasures of the city that you wouldn't see by yourself!

Step into the past on a walking tour of Glasgow. Find out about the history of the city as you stroll through George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, the collections in the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Police Museum. Meet your guide at George Square and admire the Victorian architecture of the City Chambers, the Merchants' House, and the headquarters of the Glasgow City Council. Discuss how this square is named after an English King with your local guide.  Discover Glasgow's early Christian and Roman heritage and learn how the ancient tribes influenced the city. Walk to the modern commercial district and see where commercial Capitalism took root and where socialism and the British Labor party began. Continue to the shopping street and find the homes and palaces of the original trading Barons. Hear about who once made and lost fortunes and how the American War of Independence may have been set alight by Glaswegians. See more of this vibrant city you may wish to visit the imposing Glasgow Cathedral, the collections in the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Police Museum at the end of the tour. Explore the influence of Irish Immigrants on the city's growth. Finish your tour at the Glasgow Cross where public executions used to take place. 

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Glasgow on either a shared group or private walking tour. Learn about local history as you walk through the streets of the city, spotting landmarks like Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis. Meet your guide in George Square, the pulsating center of the city, where the renowned slogan 'People Make Glasgow' comes to life with meaning. Delve into the past as you marvel at the architectural splendor of the Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. Wander through the enchanting Merchant City, adorned with captivating murals, and unravel the tales of the Tolbooth Steeple, a historic landmark steeped in significance. Learn about Scottish traditions outside St Andrew's In The Square and admire People's Palace and Winter Gardens. Stroll by River Clyde, and find out more about Glasgow's illustrious shipbuilding heritage, before admiring the Victorian grandeur of Buchanan Street. Finish the tour outside the Gallery of Modern Art, where the iconic Duke of Wellington statue, adorned with its signature cone, stands as a testament to the city's rebellious spirit and artistic flair.

Explore Glasgow the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Glasgow on a private tour. The friendliest city in the world, Glasgow has a turbulent history that has shaped it into the vibrant city you see today. Join us for an authentic insight into modern life throughout the city and spot little-known treasures along the way! Explore key sights in Glasgow City Centre, with an expert, local guide on a 1.5 hour tour. You will be immersed in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back centuries to discover Glasgow’s dark and unique history: from cathedrals to street art, cities of the dead to Dr Who, there is something for everyone on this city centre tour! Our expert, local guides will bring their own anecdotes and perspectives to ensure every tour is unique! The tour includes a visit to: George Square Glasgow Cathedral & Necropolis Merchant City Iconic Street Art Glasgow Green People's Palace Clyde River The Duke of Wellington (and hopefully the cone on his head!) ...and many other hidden treasures you wouldn’t find by yourself!

After meeting your guide in Edinburgh, you will head west until you reach Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. Admire the magnificent cathedral and enjoy a relaxing panoramic tour of the city's main landmarks, including Market Cross, Glasgow Green and the People's Palace. As you travel, learn about Glasgow's industrial past from your guide and understand more about why Glaswegians are most certainly among the quirkiest people in this world.  After spending some free time in Glasgow, you will set off again through the magnificent Trossachs National Park. Sit back, relax and take in the stunning natural scenery. Stopping at Loch Lomond, you will have the chance to stretch your legs and enjoy a gentle stroll along its banks, or take to the waters with a boat tour. In Stirling you can visit the Castle, which is one of Scotland’s most historically significant fortresses, sitting high on volcanic rock. On the return journey to Edinburgh, admire from the coach, the Kelpies, the 30 metre high horsehead sculptures designed by sculptor Andy Scott completed in October 2013.