Red Route (Route)
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am, last departure from Stop 1 at 4:30pm. Frequency of the buses is every 30 minutes
1. West George Street
Begin your unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour at George Square, one of Glasgow’s main public squares, and the perfect spot to immerse yourself into the local way of life. You can join the bus tour anywhere along the route, but this is the best place to hop-on if you want to sit back, relax, and enjoy a full loop of the key sights!
2. Glasgow Cathedral
Explore this medieval cathedral, a stunning piece of ancient architecture in this bustling city. The structure is actually the oldest building in Glasgow, and on this double-decker bus you’ll learn some intriguing facts from the on-board audio tour commentary.
3. Merchant City
4. Barras Market
5. West Carriageway
If you’re wanting a break from the urban aspects of Scotland’s biggest city, head over to Glasgow Green for a relaxing walk around the pristine park. Or stay on the open-top deck of the bus to enjoy the sights of the statues, monuments and greenery with 360 degree views.
6. St. Enoch Centre
7. Saint Vincent Place
8. Radisson Hotel
9. Argyle Street
10. Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre
11. Scottish Event Campus
12. The Clydeside Distillery
Scotch Whisky is a key part of Scotland’s heritage, and if you hop-off at The Clydeside Distillery, you’ll get to experience what makes this beverage so great. If you’re into your drink, and want to sample Glasgow’s culture, this is a must-see. You’ll discover some of the secrets behind the Whisky making process, as well as having a taste of this much-loved treat!
13. Riverside Museum
Hop-off at this futuristic looking building on your sightseeing tour to explore one of Glasgow’s most interesting attractions. The Riverside Museum is a museum all about transport, so you’ll get to interact with some fascinating information and see some relics of transportation’s past!
14. Kelvin Way
15. Byres Road
16. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
17. Kelvin Way
18. University of Glasgow
19. Charing Cross
20. Sauchiehall Street
21. Theatre Royal
22. Killermont ST
Points of Interest
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The Lighthouse
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Kelvingrove Park
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Gallery of Modern Art
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McLellan Galleries
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The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
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Merchant City
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The Tenement House
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Glasgow Green
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
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Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
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City Chambers
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Glasgow Cathedral
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Mitchell Library
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The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
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People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
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Provand’s Lordship
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Regimental Museum of the Royal Highland Fusiliers
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St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
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The Tall Ship Glenlee
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Trades Hall of Glasgow
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Buchanan Street
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Barras Market
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University of Glasgow
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George Square
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Buchanan Galleries
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City Sightseeing Glasgow
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The Pavilion Theatre
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Scottish Event Campus
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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Theatre Royal
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The Museum of Piping
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Princes Square
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Glasgow Queen Street Station
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Merchant Square
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Audio commentary available in 7 languages + free headphones
- 1 or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry to attractions
Discover Glasgow, a vibrant and diverse European hotspot, with this one or two-day unrestricted hop-on hop-off bus excursion. Utilize the 22 stops available along the route at your convenience within your selected duration. Marvel at the grandeur of Scotland’s biggest city and all it brings to the table, with stunning architectural structures, deep-rooted history and rich culture, all from the vantage point of the open-top deck. Enjoy a leisurely tour circuit while engaging with the onboard audio commentary.
- Red Route:
- First tour from Stop 1 at 9am
- Last tour from Stop 1 at 6:30pm
- Tour frequency - every 15 minutes until 27th June, every 12 minutes after 27th June
- Tour duration - 80 minutes
- Yellow Route:
- First tour from Stop 1 at 10am
- Last tour from Stop 1 at 4pm
- Tour frequency - every 30 minutes
- Tour duration - 95 minutes
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the travel date selected at check-out
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on the tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route(s)
- Stops 13, 14 and 15 on the Red Route are currently unserviceable due to roadworks. It’s expected to be a long term closure
- Please note, due to The Boyne Parades taking place in the city centre on Saturday 6th July, Stops 1-7 on the Red Route and Stops 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 on the Yellow Route will be out of use.
- Saturday 6th July - Stop 1 on the Red Route will be moved to Cathedral Street under the bridge behind Queen Street Station. Stop 1 on the Yellow Route will be moved to Cathedral Street outside the City of Glasgow College
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.