Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
Overview
Enjoy our best-selling walking tour with a private guide. Discover the world famous Glasgow sights in one day and get a real feeling of the city!
You'll see learn about about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts. We'll go at your pace, and you'll have chance to have a drink and a snack along the way.
You'll see learn about about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts. We'll go at your pace, and you'll have chance to have a drink and a snack along the way.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
- Private walking tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: George Square, Glasgow G2 1DH Scotland
What happened to the statue of George III? What is the Statue of Liberty has to do with the square? Let's discover it together at the main city square where all the most important events take place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Duke of Wellington Statue, 94 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DN Scotland
What is one of the most bizarre monuments of Glasgow? What is the Scottish Highland National dress?
Find out these and moreabout the fascinating building of the Gallery of Modern Art which ha been a house to many different organisations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Merchant City, Glasgow Scotland
The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Provand's Lordship, 3 Castle St., Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland
Where are the oldest civil building and ersatz-medieval house in Glasgow? What is Tontine faces? And why did Mary Queen of Scots stayed here? Let's find out!
Stop At: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF Scotland
The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: The Necropolis, 50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0UZ Scotland
Inspired by a Parisian garden cemetery of the 19th century the Necropolis has become a landmark and the irreplaceable feature of Glasgow townscape.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Tolbooth Steeple, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G1 5QA Scotland
What do ‘tron’ and ‘gait’ mean? What rules had the prisoners of the tolbooth? What is the contribution of the Britain’s first practicing woman architect? The answers are all around us!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Green, 90 Greendyke Street, Glasgow G1 5DB Scotland
Where is the largest terracotta fountain? Which Benjamin Franklin invention can you encounter in the park? Who flew over the Glasgow Green for the first time ever? For answers follow us!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: St Andrew's Cathedral Glasgow, Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY Scotland
How did St Andrew become a patron of Scotland? Why the Irish immigrated into Glasgow in the mid 19th century? Who delayed the building of the Cathedral? We'll unveil these mystreries and more on our way!
Pass By: People's Palace and Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT Scotland
Once built for the workers of the East End of Glasgow this magnificent building has become a home for a collection that tells a story of its people and beautiful glasshouse that can compare to the one in the Botanics!
Stop At: St Enoch Shopping Centre, St. Enoch Centre 55 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4BW Scotland
Why St Enoch is as important as the patron of Glasgow St Mungo?
Why does Glasgow celebrate its subway system and how old is it?
What do you need to do to participate in Subcrawl?
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Templeton's Carpet Factory, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow G40 1DA Scotland
Why does it resemble Moscow Kremlin and what first lady had a Templeton carpet in her home? The answers are yet to come!
Pass By: Buchanan Street, Glasgow Scotland
Who were Tobacco Lords? Who is the most renowned Glasgow architect and where can his works be found? Why Nelson Mandela is grateful to Glasgow?
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: George Square, Glasgow G2 1DH Scotland
What happened to the statue of George III? What is the Statue of Liberty has to do with the square? Let's discover it together at the main city square where all the most important events take place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Duke of Wellington Statue, 94 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DN Scotland
What is one of the most bizarre monuments of Glasgow? What is the Scottish Highland National dress?
Find out these and moreabout the fascinating building of the Gallery of Modern Art which ha been a house to many different organisations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Merchant City, Glasgow Scotland
The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Provand's Lordship, 3 Castle St., Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland
Where are the oldest civil building and ersatz-medieval house in Glasgow? What is Tontine faces? And why did Mary Queen of Scots stayed here? Let's find out!
Stop At: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF Scotland
The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: The Necropolis, 50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow G4 0UZ Scotland
Inspired by a Parisian garden cemetery of the 19th century the Necropolis has become a landmark and the irreplaceable feature of Glasgow townscape.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Tolbooth Steeple, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G1 5QA Scotland
What do ‘tron’ and ‘gait’ mean? What rules had the prisoners of the tolbooth? What is the contribution of the Britain’s first practicing woman architect? The answers are all around us!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Green, 90 Greendyke Street, Glasgow G1 5DB Scotland
Where is the largest terracotta fountain? Which Benjamin Franklin invention can you encounter in the park? Who flew over the Glasgow Green for the first time ever? For answers follow us!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: St Andrew's Cathedral Glasgow, Clyde Street, Glasgow G1 4JY Scotland
How did St Andrew become a patron of Scotland? Why the Irish immigrated into Glasgow in the mid 19th century? Who delayed the building of the Cathedral? We'll unveil these mystreries and more on our way!
Pass By: People's Palace and Winter Gardens, Glasgow Green, Glasgow G40 1AT Scotland
Once built for the workers of the East End of Glasgow this magnificent building has become a home for a collection that tells a story of its people and beautiful glasshouse that can compare to the one in the Botanics!
Stop At: St Enoch Shopping Centre, St. Enoch Centre 55 St. Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4BW Scotland
Why St Enoch is as important as the patron of Glasgow St Mungo?
Why does Glasgow celebrate its subway system and how old is it?
What do you need to do to participate in Subcrawl?
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Templeton's Carpet Factory, 62 Templeton Street, Glasgow G40 1DA Scotland
Why does it resemble Moscow Kremlin and what first lady had a Templeton carpet in her home? The answers are yet to come!
Pass By: Buchanan Street, Glasgow Scotland
Who were Tobacco Lords? Who is the most renowned Glasgow architect and where can his works be found? Why Nelson Mandela is grateful to Glasgow?
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Multi-lingual guide (English, Spanish, Russian)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note that this is a walking tour without vehicle
- Glasgow Port (Greenock) pickup and return by private vehicle can be arranged for additional cost on request
- We can arrange vehicle hire for the tour for additional cost on request
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
503dtyler
August 2023
Our guide gave us a great private tour of historic Glasgow. We were rather surprised at her depth of knowledge, and facts at her fingertips whenever we asked a question. Really good!
Our guide gave us a great private tour of historic Glasgow. We were rather surprised at her depth of knowledge, and facts at her fingertips whenever we asked a question. Really good!BrandieDragt
July 2023
We had scheduled a half day tour of Glasgow and our tour guide ended up being Molly. She was great from the beginning to the end. Our driver had driven us from the cruise ship terminal into Glasgow, and we arrived to the city center a bit early. Molly was so accommodating and was there to meet us...
We had scheduled a half day tour of Glasgow and our tour guide ended up being Molly. She was great from the beginning to the end. Our driver had driven us from the cruise ship terminal into Glasgow, and we arrived to the city center a bit early. Molly was so accommodating and was there to meet us as soon as we pulled up. She knows her history of Glasgow and is so enthusiastic about all of it. She answered our questions and really pointed out some of the hidden treasures of Glasgow. We had a wonderful half day with Molly, and I highly recommend this to her, especially if you only have a day to spend in the city.Erica_F
July 2023
Zhanna was AMAZING! She was so informative and great with communication. This tour requires 14,000 steps of walking, so be prepared with a rain coat and great walking shoes. :)
Zhanna was AMAZING! She was so informative and great with communication. This tour requires 14,000 steps of walking, so be prepared with a rain coat and great walking shoes. :)Valery_N
June 2023
Zhanna's walking tour of 'must-see' Glasgow sites and history delivered more than promised. Extremely well-done tour. Truly enjoyed hearing the city history and sites on the tour. A must-do if you only have a short time in Glasgow.
Zhanna's walking tour of 'must-see' Glasgow sites and history delivered more than promised. Extremely well-done tour. Truly enjoyed hearing the city history and sites on the tour. A must-do if you only have a short time in Glasgow.IHG22
November 2022
Zhanna gave us an excellent introduction to Glasgow. She is very knowledgeable and articulate. She also is a warm and friendly person. We recommend her half day tour without reservations!
Zhanna gave us an excellent introduction to Glasgow. She is very knowledgeable and articulate. She also is a warm and friendly person. We recommend her half day tour without reservations!Weemag55
September 2022
What a wonderful time we had with Zhanna on our four hour private tour via 7 person vehicle, with our excellent driver, Richard. We saw such a lot of the city sites and Zhanna was such a pleasant and knowledgeable guide, we quite fell in love with her! Booking on line was easy and even though we ...
What a wonderful time we had with Zhanna on our four hour private tour via 7 person vehicle, with our excellent driver, Richard. We saw such a lot of the city sites and Zhanna was such a pleasant and knowledgeable guide, we quite fell in love with her! Booking on line was easy and even though we could not do a walking tour due to mobility issues, Zhanna and her husband were more than happy to organize a vehicle and driver for us. Great service from a lovely family firm.