Glasgow: City Center Guided Walking Tour

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Glasgow: City Center Guided Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.7181573 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7181573 out of 5 stars
738 reviews

Discover the best of Glasgow on a guided walking tour with a local guide. See Glasgow's key sights and venture off the beaten path to discover street art and more.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Pauline Mary – United States

Barbara was a knowledgeable and charming guide, taking us around a city she obviously loves.

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Thomas – Germany

Amazing City Tour with Dave! I recently took a city tour in Glasgow with our guide Dave, and it was a fantastic experience! The tour was incredibly interesting and packed with information. Dave has a great way of sharing the city’s history and culture—he made everything come to life with fascinating stories and fun facts. What I really appreciated was that it never felt boring or too long; he kept us engaged the entire time. If you’re visiting Glasgow and want to learn more about the city in a fun and insightful way, I highly recommend taking a tour with Dave!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    George Square, George Square

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    Glasgow City Chambers

    Sightseeing

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    University of Strathclyde

    Sightseeing

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    Glasgow Cathedral

    Sightseeing

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    Glasgow Necropolis

    Sightseeing

  • Timeline stop icon

    Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

    Sightseeing

  • Finish at:

    Gallery of Modern Art

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Travel with a local guide with insider knowledge of the city
  • Discover Glasgow's rich history and culture today
  • See all the key sights in the city centre
  • Take a tour with the original guides of Walking Tours in Glasgow!

Full description

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!

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Meeting point

Meet your guide by the main door to Glasgow City Chambers, the huge building facing George Square. Your guide will be wearing an orange jacket.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  •  The tour involves a fair bit of walking; although there are breaks, it is recommended to have a basic fitness level

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 738 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Pauline Mary – United StatesMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Barbara was a knowledgeable and charming guide, taking us around a city she obviously loves.
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Thomas – GermanyMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing City Tour with Dave! I recently took a city tour in Glasgow with our guide Dave, and it was a fantastic experience! The tour was incredibly interesting and packed with information. Dave has a great way of sharing the city’s history and culture—he made everything come to life with fascinating stories and fun facts. What I really appreciated was that it never felt boring or too long; he kept us engaged the entire time. If you’re visiting Glasgow and want to learn more about the city in a fun and insightful way, I highly recommend taking a tour with Dave!
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Francesca – United KingdomApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Brilliant and knowledgeable tour guide. Friendly and happy to answer any questions

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