Overview
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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Private walking tour
Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
Gratuities
Meet / drop-off from locations outside of City Centre (within a walk from George Sq)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tall column at the centre of George Square
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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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.
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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. -
Merchant City
15 min
The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions.
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Provand's Lordship
15 min
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!
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Glasgow Cathedral
25 min
The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city.
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The 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.
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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!
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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!
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St Andrew's Cathedral Glasgow
15 min
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!
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People's Palace and Winter Gardens
15 min
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!
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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? -
Templeton's Carpet Factory
5 min
Why does it resemble Moscow Kremlin and what first lady had a Templeton carpet in her home? The answers are yet to come!
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Buchanan Street
5 min
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?
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
- We can arrange vehicle hire for the tour for additional cost on request
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
Can I cancel Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Tall column at the centre of George Square Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Private walking tour
- Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Meet / drop-off from locations outside of City Centre (within a walk from George Sq)
Which places does it visit?
It visits George Square, Duke of Wellington Statue, Merchant City, Provand's Lordship, Glasgow Cathedral, The Necropolis, Tolbooth Steeple, Glasgow Green.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Glasgow Private Tours
