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Walking Tour of Glasgow: Immersive Storytelling and Laughter with Talented Actors
4.8
66 Ratings
Glasgow City
Embark on a walking tour of Glasgow filled with immersive storytelling and laughter led by talented actors. Discover hidden tales of the city’s past and gain a deeper appreciation for its history.
Embark on a walking tour of Glasgow filled with immersive storytelling and laughter led by talented actors. Discover hidden tales of the city’s past and gain a deeper appreciation for its history.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Glasgow - Short walking tour of Glasgow
- City Chambers - Described as one of the most magnificent municipal buildings in Europe, amidst a city rich in Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The Marble staircase is considered the largest in Europe. Frequently used as a film set, it has been featured in Indiana Jones “Dial of Destiny”, The…
- Glasgow - Short walking tour of Glasgow
- City Chambers - Described as one of the most magnificent municipal buildings in Europe, amidst a city rich in Victorian and Edwardian architecture. The Marble staircase is considered the largest in Europe. Frequently used as a film set, it has been featured in Indiana Jones “Dial of Destiny”, The Buccaneers, and World War Z.
- Gallery of Modern Art - Guarded by Glasgow’s most famous statue “Conehead” the Duke of Wellington. Discover the history of the building, its various uses from a private house to a Stock Exchange, to a Library, and of course, the Duke of Wellington himself. Lonely Planet describes it as one of the world’s most unusual statues.
- George Square - Home to over fourteen notable and unique statues representing Glasgow, Scottish, and British Empire history. While the statues may not appeal to everyone and feature only one woman, they offer a unique glimpse into Scottish and British history. The square includes statues of at least two of the world’s greatest writers, five renowned scientists, a mix of infamous characters, and some lesser-known but amusing figures.
- Merchant City - The original hub of Glasgow’s power, where it all began. This area was the workhouse of the British Empire and home to the world’s largest port and shipyards. It produced the world’s first millionaires, who lived and traded here, founding some of the world’s greatest industries.
- Glasgow Cathedral - Scotland’s only remaining medieval cathedral. The tour concludes near the entrance, giving you ample time to explore on your own.
What's Included
- Inclusion of all local taxes
- Inclusion of all local taxes
What's Not Included
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in an enthralling narrative transported by a skillful troupe of actors on our uniquely engaging tour. With their humorous charisma, the performers revive Glasgow’s past, promising a lasting memory for all. The more than 700 five-star reviews our tour has garnered vouch for the spellbinding and entertaining voyage we provide. Brace…
Immerse yourself in an enthralling narrative transported by a skillful troupe of actors on our uniquely engaging tour. With their humorous charisma, the performers revive Glasgow’s past, promising a lasting memory for all. The more than 700 five-star reviews our tour has garnered vouch for the spellbinding and entertaining voyage we provide. Brace yourself to be captivated, as our humorous and talented narrators guide you through Glasgow’s concealed tales of yore. Embark on a journey with us, packed with amusement, mystery, and an enriched understanding of this extraordinary city.
Location
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Between the Lions on George Square, Glasgow
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(66 Ratings)
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Michaelb
Mar 28, 2025
Glasgow City walking tour - The walking tour of Glasgow was a great way to slowly walk through the city center area and have an expert tell you what you are looking at and provide historical information. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour a LOT of fun.
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Philkt3695qd
Mar 20, 2025
Enjoyable, interesting and thorough walking tour of Glasgow with a local expert! - Our guide was Luke. Luke was very passionate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He began with some helpful background history on Scotland and Glasgow, before taking us on a thorough tour of key historical landmarks. There was a nice mixture of older history and modern social history and culture, as well as natural humour. We also liked the fact that Luke helpfully pointed out various eating places, pubs, music venues and so on that he has enjoyed visiting. We were able to have coffee and lunch in one of these after the tour and it was really interesting to visit and high in quality. Luke also helpfully answered our questions. He is clearly an expert on the city. The price was fair given the quality and length of the tour. Thank you for an excellent and enjoyable tour!
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Sandra
Mar 13, 2025
Best intro to Glasgow - Interesting and entertaining introduction to Glasgow. Two hours in the biting cold sped past as Gorden Hart regaled us about the legend of St Mungo, excesses of tobacco barons, unique architecture, where to eat haggis, why so many Americans in Detroit and Philidelphia are surnamed Buchanan ...
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Robert
Mar 13, 2025
Great tour of Glasgow - This was a fun tour and by the end our small group and Gordon felt like friends. Gordon the tour guide was happy to engage in conversation and questions and let us know all about himself he was a great guide. The tour let me know so much about Glasgow and Scotland which I did not know it was very informative it was also good to go places I had never been before in Glasgow
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Seagren
Mar 8, 2025
Well worth the cost! - Ian was wonderful!! He was so entertaining and knowledgeable. We learned a great deal about Glasgow and enjoyed every minute of the tour. This was the perfect way to spend our first day. It really gets you oriented with the layout of the area and gives you a greater understanding about the city’s history, architecture and culture. Highly recommend!
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Cgata
Mar 3, 2025
Excellent - Our guide Luke was really great and made the whole tour very interesting. It was a brilliant way to get a real feel for Glasgow from a true local lad. Highly recommended!
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Guide826247
Feb 26, 2025
Worth it - Great tour, great engaging guide, great city. Lots of witty and passionate stories about the people and buildings of Glasgow.
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C4853gcpeterm
Jan 25, 2025
Great fun, wonderful experience. - This is probably one of the best walking tours I’ve ever been on. The guide was a resting actor and he delivered a fantastic tale of history, culture, comedy even places to eat. Loved every minute of it
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Excursion05216299337
Jan 3, 2025
Gold Star guide - Martin was an excellent, Gold Star walking guide. He was knowledgable , and entertaining. We appreciated his anecdotes and stories based on a lifetime of living in Glasgow.
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Richard_c
Jan 2, 2025
Glasgow walking tour. - Luke had a very clear voice and was very knowledgeable.
Enjoyed the tour and would really recommend it to anyone.
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