4 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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