Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour

Scotland’s biggest city holds some of the country’s darkest secrets. On this self-guided walking tour of Glasgow, you’ll uncover shocking tales from the ‘Dear Green Place’ with a local guide and comedian in your ear. Starting in George Square and ending at Scotia Bar, you’ll hear about gruesome grave robberies, haunted hotels, and the fates of murderers after the gallows. You’ll also admire beautiful murals on the High Street with darker origins and marvel at Victorian architecture like the Royal Infirmary Hospital. By the end of this hour-long tour, you’ll know the dark secrets beneath the face of the UK’s Friendliest City.

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   George Square

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   Start your tour in George Square, the heart of Glasgow, and home to the magnificent Glasgow City Chambers, an architectural masterpiece that has witnessed many historical events.

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   City Chambers

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   Marvel at the beautiful Victorian architecture of the Glasgow City Chambers, a symbol of the city's wealth and importance during the industrial era.

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   Glasgow Cathedral

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   Visit the Glasgow Cathedral, a stunning example of medieval architecture, and learn about its rich history and the dark tales of its burial ground.

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   Glasgow Cathedral Old Burial Ground

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   Explore the Glasgow Cathedral Burial Ground, also known as the Necropolis, where you'll hear eerie stories about the city's "City of the Dead."

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   Provand's Lordship

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   Discover Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, and uncover its history as you explore this medieval house and museum.

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   Stop 6

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   See the Cathedral House Hotel, reputed to be the most haunted hotel in Scotland, with tales of guests who checked in but never checked out.

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   Tolbooth Steeple

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   Visit the Tolbooth Steeple, where Glasgow's worst criminals met their fate at the gallows, and hear the grim stories of their executions.

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   Ramshorn Graveyard

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   Walk through the Ramshorn Graveyard, where you'll hear about grave robberies and the dark history of body-snatching in Glasgow.

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   University of Strathclyde

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   Listen to the tale of a shocking experiment at the University of Strathclyde that may have inspired the famous horror story, Frankenstein.

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    Stop 10

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    Admire the St Enoch and Child mural, part of the Glasgow Mural Trail, and discover the darker origins of the gentle images portrayed.

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    Stop 11

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    End your tour at the Scotia Bar, one of Glasgow's oldest pubs, where you'll hear about its haunted history and the chilling tales of its past.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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