Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Glasgow to discover the iconic works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the city’s renowned designer. Explore his life, visit his famous creations, and uncover hidden treasures along the way. Join us at 10am on Saturdays in summer!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Clutha Bar - We begin the tour and learn about Mackintosh’s background (exterior visit only)
  • Saint Enoch Square - Hear the foundations of Mackintosh’s life and work in a bustling city centre square.
  • Sloans - Learn about Mackintosh’s partnership with Mrs Cranston - a teamroom extraordinaire! (exterior visit only)
  • **Buchanan…
What's Included
  • Entry to the Lighthouse
  • Exhibition Entry - Mackintosh at the Willow
  • Expert local guide
Additional Information

Discover the story of Glasgow’s revered designer, architect and artist at 10am on Saturdays during the summer season. Accompany us as we roam through the lanes of Mackintosh’s hometown, absorbing and reflecting on his enduring imprint.
We’ll delve into his existence, matrimony, inspirations and astounding skill, touring some of his most renowned works…

Location
Clutha & Victoria Bar
Bridgegate
Meet us by the Mackintosh Mural at the Clutha!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Debsy42_10
Sep 28, 2024
Great experience - Fantastic tour. Tommy was very knowledgeable and passionate and knew how to deliver information to keep us engaged. Very helpful and happy to answer questions.
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W2527riadrianw
Aug 31, 2024
Brilliant and informative - Thomas was amazing, not only with he knowledgable on the subject but also he made the trip fun pointing area of interest and providing the background to the stories
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Tjw-n15
Aug 21, 2024
Tommy was tops - Tommy, our tour guide, was top drawer. He knew his subject well and answered questions on other subjects. Sense of humour was the best.
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Tom_traveller_7
Jul 29, 2024
Interesting and Informative - A really informative tour made special by our guide’s (Tommy) very special love and knowledge of Mackintosh. We also went on Tommy’s Street Art tour which was equally special. Both are highly recommended
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Chris_n
May 11, 2024
Wonderful Tour - What a fun morning touring Glasgow and various Mackintosh points of interest. Many great stories, beautiful architecture, and other fun sites. Tommy was the ultimate tour guide- on point, funny, and technical. Well worth the modest cost.
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Johngf6006zu
Sep 30, 2023
A wonderful Glasgow treat - A HUGE shout out for Tommy, who led our tour. We were expecting to enjoy the Toshie experience but Tommy made it just brilliant ! So knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. He made it live for all 3 of us. You must experience this tour, along with a visit to the Willow Tea rooms - and Mackintosh at the Willow next door has a fantastic exhibition about the great man and his equally great partner, Mary McDonald. We've rarely felt so welcomed!! Brilliant.
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858kyras
Sep 24, 2023
Louise is a treasure of a guide! - While some guides appear to have read the Cliff notes, Louise is a delightful fount of information of her city’s history and a fine advocate for preservation. We had a great walk in great company and know that she had far more stories than could be told in a few hours.
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331ef
Sep 23, 2023
Enjoyable, informative and friendly. - Great walking tour, would definitely recommend. Louise was a good guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned a lot about CRM and Margaret Maxwell and the architecture of Glasgow.
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Ruth_s
Jul 30, 2023
A do not miss experience for fans of CRM - Was looking forward to this tour for a while, and Tommy made it an experience that did not disappoint. From his knowledge about CRM to his easy and funny way of interacting with the tour, he made me wish it was a longer tour.
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T3359gfkeithg
Jul 18, 2023
You don’t know Mackintosh until you’ve done this tour - Our private tour with Tommy Clarke was wonderful. The walk was entertaining and informative. Best of all, Tommy has a gift for storytelling and conversation that made the whole day a pleasure. He is obviously passionate about Mackintosh and his knowledge and appreciation of the work enriched the day. Be sure to get to the Mackintosh House before it closes for the perfect grand finale to the tour.
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