George Square, Glasgow: Our most recommended tours and activities

Glasgow: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1. Glasgow: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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, buildings as well as shopping opportunities. You can get a family ticket that covers 2 adults along with 3 children between the ages of 5 and 15. 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 22 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. Bus Route Itinerary:  Stop 1 - George Square Stop 2 - Glasgow Cathedral Stop 3 - Merchant City Stop 4 - Barras Market Stop 5 - Glasgow Green Stop 6 - St Enoch Stop 7 - St Vincent Place Stop 8 - Radisson Hotel Stop 9 - Argyle Street Stop 10 - Hilton Garden Inn Stop 11 - SECC Stop 12 - Clydeside Distillery Stop 13 - Riverside Museum Stop 14 - Kelvin Way Stop 15 - Byres Road Stop 16 - Kelvingrove Art Gallery Stop 17 - Kelvin Park Stop 18 - University of Glasgow Stop 19 - Charing Cross Stop 20 - Sauchiehall St Stop 21 - Theatre Royal Stop 22 - Buchanan Bus Station

Glasgow: Private Historical Walking Tour

2. Glasgow: Private Historical Walking Tour

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 as you visit the imposing Glasgow Cathedral, the collections in the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Police Museum. 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. 

Glasgow: Guided City Highlights Tour & Whisky Tasting (5pm)

3. Glasgow: Guided City Highlights Tour & Whisky Tasting (5pm)

Enjoy a wee walk and a premium whisky tasting in a local pub with a fun, local guide and see a new side to Glasgow on your trip with this small-group tour. You'll spend the first part of the tour on a walking tour with your guide, discovering the history and culture of Glasgow, visiting the key spots to see on a trip to the city. Throughout the tour you will take a look at some of the famous and lesser known figures to Glasgow, such as our patron saint St Mungo, and even Dr Who! Hear their stories as we travel through the centuries and explore what Glasgow has to offer. After the walking tour, you'll deserve a wee nip (three, in fact)! Relax with the guide and enjoy a premium whisky tasting, trying three full drams of Scotland's finest whiskies, learning more about the whiskies as you go. Since launching, this has been one of our most popular tours for those looking for some sightseeing with a twist! Everything is included in the price, just show up and enjoy!

Glasgow: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour

4. Glasgow: Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour

Get to know Glasgow's landmarks at your own pace with an interactive smartphone app. Feel like a kid again as you embark on a fun scavenger hunt around the city. Decipher riddles and unlock interesting facts to interact with the most important attractions. Use the game app and integrated maps to reach 10 of Glasgow’s must-sees on foot. Learn about each site you see and solve location-based riddles that can only be started at specific locations. Use imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal your next destination. Start the activity whenever you like and enjoy the flexibility to pause your game and take a break, snap the perfect photos, stop for lunch, or visit a museum. Choose to continue the game later or save the rest for another day. Your scavenger hunt will bring you to sites such as St Enoch Square, the Gallery of Modern Art, George Square, Glasgow City Chambers, the Merchant City area, City Halls & Old Fruitmarket, the Tolbooth Steeple, St Andrew's Square, Doulton Fountain, and the People's Palace.

Glasgow: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

5. Glasgow: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Join your silent disco team as they take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Glasgow. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city. Your hi-tech headsets will fill your ears with beats, playing classic tunes and iconic hits from across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all-dancing, all-singing walking tour in town. Meeting up with your super-stylish leader at the starting point, you’ll groove down the historic streets, passing famous landmarks, performers and the public (who will be looking on in awe and jealousy). Your moves are awesome, you just might not know it yet.

Discover Glasgow's Finest - Private Walking Tour

6. Discover Glasgow's Finest - Private Walking Tour

Experience the best of Glasgow on our captivating walking tour. Begin at George Square, where impressive architecture and statues set the stage for the city’s grandeur. Pass by the historic Provand’s Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, and learn about its enchanting gardens. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Glasgow Cathedral, a majestic masterpiece dating back to the 12th century. From the outside, discover the social history of Glasgow at the People’s Palace and become familiar with the history, culture and traditions of Glasgow. Finally, unwind in the tranquility of Glasgow Green, the city’s oldest park, and admire the iconic Doulton Fountain. Join us for an easy-paced journey through Glasgow’s rich heritage and vibrant culture. You will stop by the following attractions: - George Square - Provand's Lordship - Glasglow Cathedral - People's Palace - Glasglow Green

Glasgow: Private City Highlights Tour with a Local

7. Glasgow: Private City Highlights Tour with a Local

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 hidden treasures you wouldn’t find by yourself!

Glasgow Fun, Private, and Professional Photo Shoot

8. Glasgow Fun, Private, and Professional Photo Shoot

Experience Glasgow like never before! On this photo shoot a local professional photographer will capture stunning images of you against some of the city’s most spectacular backdrops. You’ll find the photo-documentary approach to be unobtrusive and natural, and perfect for capturing special occasions or simply the everyday moments of your trip.   Photo sessions are held in some of the city’s most picturesque neighborhoods like the iconic George Square or the magnificent Botanic Gardens. Or feel free to choose your own location(s) to suit your style and personality. You are welcome to choose your own location so that your experience best suits your travelling style and personality, or pick one of the many popular itineraries at your disposal.

Glasgow: Self-Guided Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

9. Glasgow: Self-Guided Walk and Interactive Treasure Hunt

Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Glasgow into an Adventure Playground! Welcome to Glasgow! Famous for its remarkable architecture, strong cultural arts scene, world class museums, and of course the city of the dead, the Necropolis, it’s no wonder Glasgow was recently voted one of best cities in the world to visit. Explore the Merchant City area of Glasgow and unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore it's hidden gems and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way (even locals will discover something new!). As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. Your Quest will take place in Glasgow’s Merchant City district, starting at George Square, winding you through Strathclyde University and up to the Cathedral, before leading you through some of Glasgow’s more hidden sites. Along the way you’ll discover some of Glasgow’s famous street art, works by Scotland’s most famous architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, hear a ghost story or two and of course you might spot a statue with a cone on its head (you know the one I’m talking about)! So grab a traffic cone (in case one is missing!) put on some comfy shoes and discover the richness and heritage of Scotland’s Dear Green Place as you explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Glasgow Quest. This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, school groups and can be the perfect team building or corporate activity. Customised Quests and group packages are available by emailing hello@goquestadventures.com. Get Questing today!

Guided Walking Tour of Glasgow with Train Ticket

10. Guided Walking Tour of Glasgow with Train Ticket

Join a guided tour of Glasgow complete with a journey by train from Edinburgh. See popular attractions, including the Glasgow Necropolis, St Mungo's Cathedral, and more as you learn about the city's history. Meet your guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile and make your way to Waverley Station, where you'll board a train bound for Glasgow. Once there, embark on a guided tour of the city, learning about its past and present as you walk. Step back in time as you delve into Glasgow's history and discover interesting facts about important historical figures. Visit George Square and admire the City Chambers overlooking the square. Marvel at the impressive Gothic façade of the Glasgow Cathedral, the oldest building in the city, and hear about the Industrial Revolution and its impact on Glasgow's society in the 19th century as you wander along Buchanan Street to the River Clyde. Make the most of your time here by staying a while at the end of your tour. Your guide will provide a map with some suggested tour routes and tips on what to explore. Then, once you're ready, use your return ticket to catch the train back to Edinburgh.

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Unsure if were were on the exact right tour, as we paid for the tour, but the one we ended up going on was 'free' but the tour guide asked for donations. But the tour guide we did get was brilliant, it was very interesting as the history of glasgow was told like a story, and I never realised how much rich history there was in Glasgow. The tour guide was also really good at answering any questions anyone in the group had too.

Great way to see sights of City and stop off at museums etc. Friendly drivers. Could do with timetable at every stop to plan visits better.

We had a good fun and a wonderful glimpse of the city thru' this... best way to do on a day trip to Glasgow

Great experience. Super professional lady driver. Great audio guides/explanations on board.

Good overview of Glasgow if you have limited time.