Maximize time in Glasgow with a city center walking tour. Visit top landmarks such as George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis, and the People’s Palace. The itinerary also includes off the beaten path attractions like the Barrowlands Walkway. Learn about Glasgow’s history and culture from a local guide and get recommendations for what to see and do in the city after the tour.

Get your bearings in Glasgow with a local-led tour
Discover main attractions including George Square
See off the beaten path areas like Barrowlands Walkway
Get personalized tips for your visit to Glasgow

What's Included

1.5 hour walking tour
Historical and cultural insight to Glasgow
Professional guide
Local drink tasting

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

George Square
Glasgow G2 1DH, UK
Outside the main door of Glasgow City Chambers on George Square. PLEASE NOTE: The pinpoint on TripAdvisor's map is not accurate. Once in George Square, please go to the main door of Glasgow City Chambers. It's the big, official building facing George Square.

Departure Time

10:30 AM

Return Details

16 Royal Exchange Square
16 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AG, UK

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Rest assured that in the unlikely event that we need to cancel the tour, we will try to contact you as soon as we possibly can. Please email us if you are worried you will miss the start of the tour/the guide.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the social distancing policy during Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour?

A:The policy on social distancing is:

Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a walking tour.

Reviews

5.0

346 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Glasgow delight

Marcia_P, Aug 2022

Mary was a delightful guide who engaged the walking group with a myriad of interesting stories about the major sites in Glasgow city. A wonderful experience.

An excellent trip around...

Ivan_M, Aug 2022

An excellent trip around the city stopping at key locations to discuss historical points and culture

One and a half hour walking tour

Peter_W, Jul 2022

We had a great tour with Louise (x) She rounded us all up on time , Louise was very informative , and could give Billy Connolly a run for his money with her humour , Great tour as well , not to hard on the feet and legs, We would recommend this tour ,

Learn a little, laugh a little

Pamela_A, Jul 2022

This tour had everything you want: Someone leading the tour who genuinely loves their city and sees its flaws and strengths; a tour that interconnects the history, culture, language, and architecture of the city; and, a guide who is well versed in all of those areas and able to answer a menagerie of questions. And our tour guide had a great sense of humor. Loved the tour. Highly recommend it.

One of Glasgows best tours

Heather_C, Jul 2022

What a tour! I have forgotten the lovely, energetic and bubbly tour guides name but she did bring her adorable dog Martha with her, who was so calm and well behaved the full time. We had a easy going walking pace and it was a nice size group of around 15 people. We visited around 10-12 stops around Tollcross/merchant city way but the added bonus was being informed about the murals along the way, which we weren't expecting. The girl was super informative and could answer any questions any of us had. It was great value for money and to combine history and the murals in one tour, it was perfect!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

That would be Rachel! Martha is the best mascot we could ask for. We're so glad you had a good time Heather :)

Sense of the city

Marc_W, Jul 2022

Louise gave us a terrific sense of the city. The story of St Mungo was fascinating. I feel a better understanding of the Scottish character.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed your time with Louise :)

Great intro to Glasgow!

Indiana_M, Jul 2022

Great intro to Glasgow!! Mary was a super fun and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this tour for anyone’s first day in Glasgow!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you!

Eleanor's tales from the...

Carol_M, Jul 2022

Eleanor's tales from the past brought the human side of Glasgow alive. Great fun. Left with a heightened awareness of everything around us.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you!

A Walk Through Glasgow City Centre

boisedownings, Jul 2022

Nice walking tour and a great way to see this part of the city. Our guide was enthusiastic and fun. Bring some water, there are some hilly streets to negotiate.

Our Day in Glasgow - SM0959

Susan_M, Jun 2022

The murals and the stories of the hidden signs within. The Necropolis was interesting and the Cathedral - would have like to see the inside.

Our guide Mary was...

Robert_S, Jun 2022

Our guide Mary was great—knowledgeable and with a good sense of humor. Keep her! Ggggggg ghgggggg ghhgggg hhhhhh.

A definite highlight of our visit

Karen_C, Jun 2022

Really interesting and fun walking tour. Highly informative and engaging guide. I would definitely recommend this tour as you get to know so much in such a short space of time

1 traveler found this review helpful

The Best Tour

Robin_M, Jun 2022

Karen had the best personality as our guide . Very Interesting Tour . A new Adventure a round every corner kept it Fun .

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Robin, so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for coming :)

1 traveler found this review helpful

Nice overview of the city

Amita_A, Jun 2022

Good way to get a quick overview of the city. The meet up point is right across from the train station. Mary, our guide, was warm and engaging.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks very much for the kind review, so glad you enjoyed the tour learning about Glasgow! :)

1 traveler found this review helpful

Walking tour

James_B, May 2022

Eleanor was a very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide. She made the tour fun and she taught me memorable facts of Glasgow.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thank you James!

1 traveler found this review helpful

Speedrun of Glasgow culture

Michael_G, May 2022

Karen was a great guide. She shared history of the city with a modern viewpoint. The walk to the necropolis was great.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks for the lovely review Michael, the necropolis is fab! Liv

An excellent engaging...

jaynejezzhotmailcom, May 2022

An excellent engaging tour guide who gave very good information on the history people and culture of Glasgow

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi there, Thanks so much for your review, we're glad to hear you found it engaging! All the best, Em

First visit to Glasgow

stephenandann1, May 2022

Our tour guide, Mary, welcomed us and was instantly friendly and engaging. The tour was informative and delivered in a relaxed style. Would definitely recommend this walking tour.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi Stephen, Thank you very much for your review, I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed your tour with Mary and found her so friendly! All the best, Em

Entertaining

thehoggs, May 2022

The guide was very entertaining. Good fun and interesting. Cathedral and Necropolis area really interesting. Also modern murals.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi there, Thank you very much for your review, we're pleased to hear you found the tour fun! All the best, Em

Great Tour

Danielle_L, May 2022

You’ll see the most popular sites in Glasgow on this tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. Note that you’ll just get an overview of the sites, won’t have much time to actually explore (ex we just saw the outside of the cathedral), but you’ll get a very good idea of what you want to go back to take a look at later.

Response from Host, May 2022

Hi there, Thank you so much for your review, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Glasgow city centre with us! All the best, Em

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