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Private Walking Tour: Glasgow City Highlights

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| Glasgow, Scotland
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from $61.02 per person

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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.
210 to 240 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Join us for this half day tour of Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. Let your professional guide lead you around the highlights of the city. Discover the history of Glasgow, from its boom during the industrial revolution, through to its transformation to a centre for education and culture today. Your guide is packed full of knowledge and stories to bring your tour to life, while you experience the best Glasgow has to offer.

What's Included

  • Blue Badge guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

99 Gordon Street
Glasgow G1 3SF, UK

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End point

50 Church Lane
Glasgow G4 0UZ, UK

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Glasgow Central Station

The tour starts at the Central Station Hotel Built in the late 19th century, this was once one of Glasgow’s most prestigious hotels, hosting guests such as Winston Churchill and Frank Sinatra. In 1927 a new world record was set as John Logie Baird transmitted Television pictures from London, some 438 miles (705km) away, to the Central Hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Buchanan Street

Buchanan street This is the one of the main shopping streets in Glasgow and ranks as the sixth most expensive street for property rental in the UK. Named after Andrew Buchanan, one of the Tobacco Lords, who operated from the Merchant City. Glasgow was recently named the UK’s second best shopping destination, with the variety on offer before you it's not hard to see why!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

George Square

George Square Named after George III, this is the main square in the city. Lets walk around and admire some of the statues, from Queen Victoria, to Scotland’s own famous poet Robert Burns. The square has played host to many events over the years from commonwealth games medal ceremonies and political protests to the set for Hollywood movies.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gallery of Modern Art

Gallery of Modern art Next we approach one of the most iconic sights in Glasgow, its hard to imagine the Duke of Wellington without a traffic cone on his head now! For many years the council removed the cone, only to find another one in place the following day. The 18th Century Neoclassical building hiding behind Wellington and his cone, is the gallery of modern art. Home to contemporary pieces from artists such as David Hockney and Andy Warhol, the gallery also many temporary exhibits.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Merchant City

Merchant City As the name suggests this area used to be the cities trading hub, tobacco, sugar and tea were popular commodities in the 18th century. Scattered amongst the warehouses for goods were some fantastic grand houses, owned by the Merchant Lords. Today you can still find many of these impressive buildings but now they host shops, restaurants, boutiques and galleries.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Glasgow Green

Glasgow green We reach the oldest park in the city. Today we would expect to meet dog walkers, runners or maybe see children playing. In the past if we’d have faced a very different sight, a swampy area used for grazing animals, drying fishing nets or bleaching linen. Over the years the green has been saved, by public vote, from several attempts to mine coal under its surface. Finally in 2014, as part of the legacy of the Commonwealth Games, the future of the space was safeguarded for public recreation.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Provand's Lordship

Provands Lordship Now we’re transported back in time to the 15th century, this “auld hoose” is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow. It is believed to have been built for the master of the nearby hospital, today it houses a fantastic museum. Step inside and imagine what life was like over 500 hundred years ago.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Necropolis

Glasgow Necropolis Over 50 thousand people are buried here at Glasgow Necropolis. The cemetery was established in the 19th century as the result of a new law, which allowed to burials to be performed for profit. Most graves are unmarked as was common practise, however it also home to some stunning tombs, monuments and mausoleums some belonging to famous names.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral Welcome to this beautiful Kirk. Don’t be puzzled by this word, as you can probably guess, Kirk is another word for a church. More than a Church in fact, a Cathedral dedicated to the patron of the city, St Mungo. This is the oldest building in the city, as well as the oldest Cathedral in mainland Scotland, let your guide point out the many hidden treasures.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Glasgow City Highlights?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Glasgow City Highlights?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Blue Badge guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour: Glasgow City Highlights is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking Tour: Glasgow City Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Blue Badge guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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