Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour

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.

1. 1

   George Square

   20 min

   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.​

2. 2

   Duke of Wellington Statue

   10 min

   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.

3. 3

   Merchant City

   15 min

   The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions.

4. 4

   Provand's Lordship

   Pass by

   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!

5. 5

   Glasgow Cathedral

   25 min

   The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city.

6. 6

   The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis

   25 min

   Inspired by a Parisian garden cemetery of the 19th century the Necropolis has become a landmark and the irreplaceable feature of Glasgow townscape.

7. 7

   Tolbooth Steeple

   5 min

   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!

8. 8

   Glasgow Green

   15 min

   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!

9. 9

   St Andrew's Cathedral Glasgow

   Pass by

   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!

10. 10

    People's Palace and Winter Gardens

    Pass by

    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!

11. 11

    St Enoch Shopping Centre

    5 min

    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?

12. 12

    Templeton's Carpet Factory

    Pass by

    Why does it resemble Moscow Kremlin and what first lady had a Templeton carpet in her home? The answers are yet to come!

13. 13

    Buchanan Street

    Pass by

    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?

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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