14 Walking Tours in Glasgow Worth Booking

1.Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Our pick

Start at George Square and walk through Glasgow’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see the City Chambers, Strathclyde University, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, street art, and the Gallery of Modern Art. Guides such as Louise, Stephen, Liz, and Susie add humor, local stories, and useful tips.

“Steven .. Our tour guide was very good. We learned a lot in a short time. He had a very good sense of humor and knew the area very well. We enjoyed the tour very much.”

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2.Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Walk from The Lighthouse to Ingram Street with guides such as Grace, Gabriel, David, Liz, or Caron, viewing seven major murals and learning how Glasgow’s street art connects with local people, history, and current events. The moderate two-mile route runs at 2pm, in English, with groups capped at 20.

“Claire was an engaging guide who explained not only the stories behind the many pieces we visited, but also gave the context of how social art comes to exist.”

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3.Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $16

Join Johnny, a warm and spirited local guide, for a three-hour walk from Royal Exchange Square to Glasgow Cathedral. You’ll hear stories of Mother Glasgow, see the cone-topped Duke of Wellington, explore Glasgow Cross, spot unusual street art, sample Irn-Bru, and receive personal tips for pubs, food, museums, and further sightseeing.

“Book this now! Johnny puts his heart, his pride for ”Mother Glasgow”, and his humor into this tour and it shows. We only had two days and this tour gave us a great sense of the city. From architecture, to history, to pubs (of course), we got a taste of everything. This tour should be top of you must do in Glasgow list!!! Wear comfy walking shoes and be prepared to have a great time.”

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4.Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 448 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Meet Vincent, known as The Man in the Hat, outside King’s Theatre at 8:00 pm for a two-hour evening walk through Glasgow’s darker past. Expect stories about ghosts, murders, body snatching, Dracula’s Scottish connections, Gothic literature, old buildings, and local characters. The tour ends near Queen Street and suits ages 14 and up.

“Vincent is a warm and welcoming host who offers an enjoyable spooky experience throughout the Glasgow gothic walking tour, very knowledgeable and full of historical stories. My teenage daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend to others.”

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5.Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Scottish Highlands Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · from $108

Travel from Glasgow to Luss, the Falls of Falloch, Glencoe, and Loch Tulla in a small group of up to eight. Your English-speaking guide, such as Cal, Jim, Rachel, or Ailsa, combines short walks with Scottish history, folklore, photo stops, and a visit to a replica turf house. Lunch is bought at a café.

“I loved the tour! The guide was the best! He loves his city and is so happy to show it around!”

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6.Glencoe, Scenic Walk & Highlands Guided Tour starting Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 8 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Travel from Glasgow in a small group of up to 16, with short walks at Luss, Falls of Falloch, Glencoe, and Loch Lomond. Guides such as James, Graham, Matt, John, and Rachel add Scottish history, folklore, music, and local stories during the scenic drive. Expect about an hour of easy walking and changeable weather.

“Great tour despite the at times very soggy weather. Lauren was a fun and knowledgeable guide and a great driver. The highlands are beautiful!”

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7.Walking Tour of Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Start at 10:30 am and walk through central Glasgow with an actor-guide such as Gordon, Ian, Luke, or Marty. Hear sharp stories about trade, coal, statues, shipbuilding, football, and Glasgow’s famous cone-topped duke. The small-group tour ends near Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Cross.

“Gordon was a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. He really wove stories into the history of Glasgow and made the tour unique. Thoroughly recommended!”

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8.Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk through Glasgow’s music past and present with local guides such as Fiona and Phil, visiting The Clutha, Barrowland Ballroom, Britannia Panopticon, City Halls, and The 13th Note. Expect a relaxed two-hour route, colorful stories about major artists, and a 20% food discount at Mono Cafe Bar.

“This is a great tour. Our guide Phil or P6 brought passion and insight to our tour and gave us a real feel for the Glasgow music scene!”

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9.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Spend about two hours with a beer-loving Glasgow guide such as Mhairi, Iain, or Leigh, visiting three pubs and tasting Scottish craft and traditional beers. You’ll walk through George Square and Merchant City, learn how brewing shaped the city, and finish back at 8 Nelson Mandela Place.

“This was an excellent peek into what Galsgow has to offer. The beer tastings were informative, but having the history connections alomg the way enriched the experience. Varry (sp) was an excellent guide and was great entertainment herself.”

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10.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond Walk & Whisky Distillery Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 7 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Leave Glasgow with a small group and guide such as James, Jim, or Callum for Stirling Castle, a guided Loch Lomond walk, and a Glengoyne whisky visit. The 7-hour-10-minute trip uses a minibus, includes short hikes and scenic drives, and leaves castle and distillery admission fees to you.

“Rachel was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. She shared many facts about Scotland’s history and lore. The itinerary was perfect for getting a broad overview of Scotland from its history to its natural beauty. Definitely recommend !”

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11.Glasgow’s Music Mile Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk Glasgow’s Music Mile from the Royal Concert Hall to King Tut’s Wah-Wah Hut with guides such as Fiona and Felipe. Hear stories about The Beatles, Oasis, Blur, the Apollo, and local music venues, with a stop at Nice ’n’ Sleazy and possible stage access at King Tut’s.

“An entertaining & gentle stroll through Glasgow’s Musical Heritage. Brilliantly delivered by Fiona. Found out loads of new stuff & even fitted in a pitstop in Nice & Sleazy!”

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12.Private Glasgow West End Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93

This 90-minute private walk takes you from Glasgow Botanic Gardens along Byres Road and Ashton Lane to the University of Glasgow, Kelvingrove Park, Park Terrace, and Kelvingrove Museum. Your English-speaking local guide shares history and folklore, with guides such as Sarah and Lauren praised for making the route personal.

“This was a great tour covering a quieter part of Glasgow and very scenic area. We started at the botanic gardens and walked our way through the beautiful Glasgow University grounds, and ended the tour at the Museum. Sarah was a great guide, and her background in history provided a lot of facts that made the tour more interesting.”

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13.Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour: Saturdays 10am

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Follow Mackintosh’s Glasgow from the Clutha Bar to the Willow Tearooms with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Tommy, Vas, and Louise explain his buildings, Margaret Macdonald’s role, Mrs Cranston’s tearooms, and the city around them. Most stops are exterior views, but entry to the Mackintosh at the Willow exhibition is included.

“Our guide Tommy was brilliant...more than knowledgeable, thorough, articulate, charismatic, hilarious, approachable, and sensitive to individual needs. He was our dream entry person to Mackintosh and Glasgow overall!”

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14.Glasgow Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $57

You’ll explore Glasgow privately with a Lokafyer who shapes a two to six hour walk around your interests. Routes may include the Cathedral, Necropolis, murals, Merchant City, West End, Kelvingrove, or local favorites. Expect a relaxed local overview rather than a formal lecture, and tell the company your priorities before you arrive.

“We had a large list of items, and the tour guise ended up being assigned to us pretty last minute. But she gave us the exact experience, information, and recommendations we wanted.”

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