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Private Glasgow Dark Side Walking Tour

10 Reviews 4.90 out of 5 stars Based on 10 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Glasgow, Scotland
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This is a journey through the city’s darker streets, stranger stories and more unsettling past.

A city well-known for its turbulent past, Glasgow has a lot of secrets. Built by industry, shaped by its working class, and run by gangs operating out of ice-cream vans. With your own local guide, uncover the murders, criminals, prisons, ghosts, gangs and grim tales that have shaped Glasgow over the centuries.

Walk through the historic streets around Glasgow Cathedral, the old prison quarter and the Clyde, hearing stories of notorious inmates, unsolved murders, grave robbing, the Gorbals Vampire and Glasgow’s connections to the slave trade.

And this isn’t just history… some of these stories are surprisingly recent.

What's Included

  • Dedicated local, private guide!

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Castle Street
    Glasgow G4 0QZ, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Glasgow Green
    Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5JZ, UK

    What To Expect

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    Glasgow Cathedral

    Learn the dark past of Glasgow Cathedral
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Necropolis

    Discover the haunted history of The Necropolis and those laid to rest here
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Friends Of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum

    Learn about the ghosts who haunt Glasgow Royal Infirmary
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    St. Mungo at High Street

    Discover Glasgow's tenements on High Street, and the people who inhabited them
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    City Chambers

    Learn about Glasgow's slave trade connections, and how the city has taken steps to eradicate this dark past
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Blackfriars

    Here the dark history of the Blackfriars area will be revealed
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Tolbooth Steeple

    Learn about Glasgow's grisly prison, The Tolbooth and the punishments suffered here
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Trongate

    Learn about the Trongate's dark past
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Glasgow Green

    Finish in Glasgow Green, at the McLennan Arch for a spine-chilling finish
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Glasgow Dark Side Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-50040P7

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    • Dedicated local, private guide!

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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