Your Glasgow Adventure- Full Day Private Walking Tour
Overview
This tour was created to give something different, to celebrate the stories history books have tried to ignore and to embrace the true essence of what makes Glasgow special. This tour will take you beyond the guide book and introduce you to our home, taking you off the beaten path to discover a whole new side of the city. Your guide is Glaswegian born and bred, descended from lines of Glaswegians and comes armed with the kinds of stories, experiences and humour that you can only get from a local.
On our full day walking tour of Glasgow, your guide will pick you up from your hotel. Your entire day is fully customisable, so if you have any particular periods or areas of interest, we will incorporate it into your itinerary. Having a full day together means we can really take our time, get to know the city and enjoy all of its secrets. We'll have plenty of stops and rests, so you will have lots of opportunity to relax as we see the city at your pace.
On our full day walking tour of Glasgow, your guide will pick you up from your hotel. Your entire day is fully customisable, so if you have any particular periods or areas of interest, we will incorporate it into your itinerary. Having a full day together means we can really take our time, get to know the city and enjoy all of its secrets. We'll have plenty of stops and rests, so you will have lots of opportunity to relax as we see the city at your pace.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF Scotland
Learn the history of Glasgow and the role this incredible building played in it. You'll hear the mythology surrounding Glasgow's founder and learn about the early days of Glasgow, when it was a small religious settlement.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: George Square, Glasgow G2 1DH Scotland
The central square of Glasgow has been home to some of the most important moments in Glasgow's history. Here, you will hear the stories of the moments that rocked the city and learn all about the wonderful buildings surrounding the square. The square features some notable characters in Glasgow's history and you'll hear about how they've altered city and hear about how Glasgow is different to the rest of Scotland.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow Scotland
Here, you'll see one of the sites that makes Glasgow most iconic- the man with the cone on his head! Learn all about who is, the significance of his statue and why Glasgwegians have decorated him thus. Also at this stop, you'll learn all about Glasgow's merchant history and how it boomed from a small fishing village to the second city of the Empire through the 1700's. This period changed Glasgow immeasurably, but the city still bears the scars from this time and here you'll learn how.
Stop At: Merchant City, Glasgow Scotland
On this stop, you'll learn about how Glasgow has fought to become the cultural beacon it is today. This city is now one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the city, but traditionally it was an area of squalor and deprivation. You'll see how Glasgow's culture is a melting pot and hear about the waves of immigration that made the city what it is. Glasgow is a working class city, made up of working class people and this is your chance to see first hand what life would have been like in the past.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trongate, Glasgow G1, UK
One of the things that Glasgow is most famous for it her people. The Glasgow banter is famed the world over, our humour and wit celebrated by all. Here you'll learn all about the entertaiment legends that have hailed from Glasgow, including Billy Connolly- arguably our most famous export.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: River Clyde, Corta Glasgow, Glasgow Scotland
It is fitting that our last stop should be the river. It is said that Glasgow built the Clyde, and the Clyde built Glasgow. The story of this city is the story of shipbuilding. Here you'll learn about the rise and fall of industry, of how some of the most innovative and most famous vessels ever built were made right here on the cloud, and how a city came to its knees at the fall of an industry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: University of Glasgow, University Avenue West End, Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland
After lunch in an exclusive city centre eatery, you will take the Subway to Glasgow's sparkling West End, an area of tremedous beauty and historical interest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland
Glasgow is world renowned for the art and culture the city has produced and your guide will walk with you around the stunning Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, showing you the best pieces and giving you further insight into the lives of Glaswegians of a bygone age.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glasgow West End, Glasgow Scotland
You'll then take a leisurely stroll through the West End- the hippest part of the city. This is a rare glimpse into the lives of Glaswegians today. We'll see quirky shops, interesting architecture and explore what life is like in the city today.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE Scotland
Our tour will finish in the beautiful surroundings of Glasgow's Botanic Gardens. We will promenade through, retracing the steps of your guide's Victorian ancestors and experience the beauty of the world-famous Kibble Palace and surrounding gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF Scotland
Learn the history of Glasgow and the role this incredible building played in it. You'll hear the mythology surrounding Glasgow's founder and learn about the early days of Glasgow, when it was a small religious settlement.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: George Square, Glasgow G2 1DH Scotland
The central square of Glasgow has been home to some of the most important moments in Glasgow's history. Here, you will hear the stories of the moments that rocked the city and learn all about the wonderful buildings surrounding the square. The square features some notable characters in Glasgow's history and you'll hear about how they've altered city and hear about how Glasgow is different to the rest of Scotland.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow Scotland
Here, you'll see one of the sites that makes Glasgow most iconic- the man with the cone on his head! Learn all about who is, the significance of his statue and why Glasgwegians have decorated him thus. Also at this stop, you'll learn all about Glasgow's merchant history and how it boomed from a small fishing village to the second city of the Empire through the 1700's. This period changed Glasgow immeasurably, but the city still bears the scars from this time and here you'll learn how.
Stop At: Merchant City, Glasgow Scotland
On this stop, you'll learn about how Glasgow has fought to become the cultural beacon it is today. This city is now one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the city, but traditionally it was an area of squalor and deprivation. You'll see how Glasgow's culture is a melting pot and hear about the waves of immigration that made the city what it is. Glasgow is a working class city, made up of working class people and this is your chance to see first hand what life would have been like in the past.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trongate, Glasgow G1, UK
One of the things that Glasgow is most famous for it her people. The Glasgow banter is famed the world over, our humour and wit celebrated by all. Here you'll learn all about the entertaiment legends that have hailed from Glasgow, including Billy Connolly- arguably our most famous export.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: River Clyde, Corta Glasgow, Glasgow Scotland
It is fitting that our last stop should be the river. It is said that Glasgow built the Clyde, and the Clyde built Glasgow. The story of this city is the story of shipbuilding. Here you'll learn about the rise and fall of industry, of how some of the most innovative and most famous vessels ever built were made right here on the cloud, and how a city came to its knees at the fall of an industry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: University of Glasgow, University Avenue West End, Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland
After lunch in an exclusive city centre eatery, you will take the Subway to Glasgow's sparkling West End, an area of tremedous beauty and historical interest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Galleries Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG Scotland
Glasgow is world renowned for the art and culture the city has produced and your guide will walk with you around the stunning Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, showing you the best pieces and giving you further insight into the lives of Glaswegians of a bygone age.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Glasgow West End, Glasgow Scotland
You'll then take a leisurely stroll through the West End- the hippest part of the city. This is a rare glimpse into the lives of Glaswegians today. We'll see quirky shops, interesting architecture and explore what life is like in the city today.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Botanic Gardens, 730 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0UE Scotland
Our tour will finish in the beautiful surroundings of Glasgow's Botanic Gardens. We will promenade through, retracing the steps of your guide's Victorian ancestors and experience the beauty of the world-famous Kibble Palace and surrounding gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Walking tours require the guest to be able to walk and stand for periods of time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
882kathrynj
June 2023
Had a wonderful walking tour with Ashleigh . It was a bespoke tour catering to my interests , Ashleigh has a wealth of knowledge about Glasgow . Highly recommended
Had a wonderful walking tour with Ashleigh . It was a bespoke tour catering to my interests , Ashleigh has a wealth of knowledge about Glasgow . Highly recommendedjonbarnard1
September 2022
What an utterly incredible experience! I thought I knew my Glasgow story but there's only so much that books and hours spent on Youtube can give you. Ashleigh was an incredible guide and the way she brought the history of the city to life was a real testament to her as one of the most honest and ...
What an utterly incredible experience! I thought I knew my Glasgow story but there's only so much that books and hours spent on Youtube can give you. Ashleigh was an incredible guide and the way she brought the history of the city to life was a real testament to her as one of the most honest and inspired tour guides I've ever come across (and I've come across a fair few!). These tours are perfect whether you're visiting Glasgow for the first time or you've lived here your whole life. There's something for everyone too, from the little ones to the big ones. Can't recommend highly enough!michaeldU544SP
June 2023
My wife and I had a great few hours with Michael, enjoyed his company so much we invited him to lunch after the tour. This good way to get an intro to the city while getting some steps, highly recommend.
My wife and I had a great few hours with Michael, enjoyed his company so much we invited him to lunch after the tour. This good way to get an intro to the city while getting some steps, highly recommend.rknels0n
May 2023
We had a great day with Michael! He was knowledgeable, witty and answered all our questions. We might have missed some things without his insight. A very fun and informative day.
We had a great day with Michael! He was knowledgeable, witty and answered all our questions. We might have missed some things without his insight. A very fun and informative day.903russm
August 2022
Ashleigh was a witty and fantastic guide on the tour. Although I thought I was familiar with Glasgow I learned a lot of interesting facts, delivered with absolute gusto
Ashleigh was a witty and fantastic guide on the tour. Although I thought I was familiar with Glasgow I learned a lot of interesting facts, delivered with absolute gustoHuntingtonBeachBlond
August 2023
What a wonderful day! Michael was funny, irreverent, flexible and knowledgeable. We could tell that he loves Glasgow (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and he shares that love during his tour. The four of us all had a great time and we learned more than we ever dreamed we would. Take this tour...
What a wonderful day! Michael was funny, irreverent, flexible and knowledgeable. We could tell that he loves Glasgow (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and he shares that love during his tour. The four of us all had a great time and we learned more than we ever dreamed we would. Take this tour if you want to learn things that aren't in the school history books!