Overview
We make locals feel like tourists and tourists feel like locals.
We are a local tour company specializing in sharing the rich social history of some of the city's most iconic spots.
We use fully refurbished ex Royal Mail bikes, and all are named after (often not so) famous Glaswegian women and aim to make all our guests appreciate the city as much as we do.
Our routes are safe and take in beautiful parks, rivers and utilize Glasgow's expanding cycle network. If you need an electric bike, please ask us about this as it can often be arranged.
Our tours cover the past and contemporary Glasgow, across themes such as history, architecture, culture, and immigration.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Snacks
Use of Helmet
Bicycle use
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet you on the street outside the main front door
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Finnieston Crane
We stop and get a close up view of the crane and the various other cultural buildings around, we would only view this from the outside
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The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
As we view this from the outside, we will learn about some interesting artefacts and the historic suburb of Govan
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The Clyde and the Kelvin
We cycle along the cycle paths of both of Glasgow's rivers and if the mood takes us, we stop off at a couple of points along the way
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Kelvin Hall
Take in the new cycle path past the historic Kelvin Hall
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Our guests get a close up view of one of the real jewels in the crown of Glasgow and one of the finest free museums in the world. We share some of the most interesting facts behind the building, this is an external visit only
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Kelvingrove Bandstand and Ampitheatre
We use this as an optional toilet stop (note - we can't guarantee it is always open!) and of course it's a great spot for taking pictures and going down memory lane for some of the amazing artists who have performed here.This is an external visit only
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University of Glasgow
We get up close to one of the finest viewpoints across the city and take guests right inside the famous cloisters underneath the spires. We discuss some of the most famous alumni and also some of the things that make the university unique. This stop has a bit of an incline to get there but it is entirely worth it!
This is an external visit only -
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Dependent on timings, we may have the opportunity to cycle around the beautiful and lush Botanical Gardens and if the mood takes us maybe parking the bikes and popping into Kibble Palace. This is an external visit only
PS - there's also an optional tpoilet stop that we may look to use if we need to :) -
Kelvingrove Park
We cycle through Glasgow's most scenic park and park our bikes at what we like to decribe as Glasgow's intecultural centre. This is an external visit only
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Glasgow West End
We cycle through the vibrant west end through and depending on time may have an option to go through the cobbles of Ashton Lane.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Fun Bike Tour in Glasgow
Can I cancel Fun Bike Tour in Glasgow for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
What's included?
- Snacks
- Use of Helmet
- Bicycle use
Which places does it visit?
It visits Finnieston Crane, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, The Clyde and the Kelvin, Kelvin Hall, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Bandstand and Ampitheatre, University of Glasgow, Glasgow Botanic Gardens.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Gallus Pedals
