Private Tour: Half-Day City Highlights Glasgow Walking Tour

If you want to do more than simply tick off the sights, spend half a day discovering Glasgow with a local who knows the city inside out. From the medieval heart of Glasgow to our industrial past, colourful street art, leafy parks and vibrant riverside, this private experience takes you beyond the usual city-centre highlights and reveals the many sides of the city that make Glasgow so distinctive. 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 half-day private tour. You’ll hear the stories behind the places you pass, discover hidden corners you might otherwise miss, and get a feel for how Glasgow has changed from a medieval town into the energetic, creative city it is today. And because it’s private, the experience is yours.

1. 1

   City Chambers

   15 min

   We begin our tour at Glasgow City Chambers - the central hub to Glasgow! (exterior visit only)

2. 2

   George Square

   15 min

   Continuing through George Square and discover the secret behind our famous slogan 'People Make Glasgow'

3. 3

   Glasgow Cathedral

   15 min

   Visit the beautiful Glasgow Cathedral, and if open, step inside to marvel at the magnificent architecture, and take a deeper look at Glasgow origins and how the city started (exterior visit only)

4. 4

   The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis

   15 min

   Explore the infamous Necropolis and discover some of the secrets of Glasgow's dead (exterior visit only)

5. 5

   Merchant City

   15 min

   Explore our iconic Merchant City and discover its history. Whilst here, take a look at some of the beautiful murals blooming over the city.

6. 6

   Tolbooth Steeple

   15 min

   The original hub of the city centre, and discover the history of the Tolbooth Steeple (exterior visit only)

7. 7

   St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow

   15 min

   Explore St Andrews Square, Glasgow's hub for Scottish culture (exterior visit only)

8. 8

   Glasgow Green

   15 min

   Explore the green spaces of the oldest park in Glasgow

9. 9

   People's Palace and Winter Gardens

   15 min

   Take a break in the People's Palace, discover Glasgow's social history and have a wee coffee (exterior visit only)

10. 10

    Stop 10

    15 min

    Take a stroll along the River Clyde and discover Glasgow's ship building history.

11. 11

    Buchanan Street

    15 min

    Join in the hustle and bustle on Buchanan Street, but be sure to look up as we take in the Victorian architecture

12. 12

    Gallery of Modern Art

    15 min

    Finishing at the Gallery of Modern Art, you will see the iconic Duke of Wellington! (exterior visit only)

• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.