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1,756 opinions from other walkers about Glasgow tours
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Julius 05 Jun 2024
Toronto

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Travelled in group - Jun 2024
We took the tour with the wonderful Ian instead of Gordon. Ian can be described in one word - thespian! What a fantastic performance! Every sentence was delivered with wit and verve. Ian kept us completely entertained as we were learning the history of the City of Glasgow. The topics covered spanned the early Roman/Pictish beginnings of the city, the Medieval period, the booming time of empire and commerce - including the rise of the tobacco barons that shaped the town - all the way to the modern era. It was a wonderful saunter through the difficult, glorious and quite dark past of this once thriving industrial port. Highly recommend this tour to those with an interest in history and an enjoyment of excellent oratory skills! Thanks Ian!
The Dark and Secret Past of Glasgow Tour.
Beth 05 Jun 2024
The Oaks

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Travelled in group - Jun 2024
We thoroughly recommend Ian’s tour on Glasgow. He managed our large group brilliantly with an easy going manner, clear diction and great information which is certainly not available as you move around Glasgow. A great story teller and guide
The Dark and Secret Past of Glasgow Tour.
Arianna 05 Jun 2024
Monterrey

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Excelente tour lleno de datos históricos del lugar
The Mysterious and Magnificent History of Glasgow
Kanwal 05 Jun 2024
Stockholm

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Very interesting and informative. He also suggested us places to eat some of which we tried and loved.
The Mysterious and Magnificent History of Glasgow
Gary 04 Jun 2024

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
This walking tour of Glasgow was great, and it certainly exceeded our expectations. Our guru, Gordon, was knowledgeable and entertaining, and kept us laughing throughout. His anecdotes of Glaswegian history brought the city alive. If you do one tour of the city, do this one. Highly recommended. Thanks Gordon! Gary & Catherine.
The Dark and Secret Past of Glasgow Tour.
Sally 03 Jun 2024
Port Coquitlam

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Martin was an informative and entertaining guide. We loved this tour and would highly it to all visitors in Glasgow.
The Dark and Secret Past of Glasgow Tour.
Jeff 02 Jun 2024
McDowall

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Bruce was a great guide. Very informative and comprehensive tour of historical Glasgow. Highly recommended.
The Mysterious and Magnificent History of Glasgow
Caroline 02 Jun 2024
New York

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2024
Enjoyed this tour! Lots of history. interesting little fun facts and stories. Appreciated the theatrical delivery of much of the information! Good way to orient yourself around Glasgow, especially when you first arrive
The Mysterious and Magnificent History of Glasgow
Gabriele 02 Jun 2024
Frankfurt

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Super
The Mysterious and Magnificent History of Glasgow

Best things to see and do in Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, being the economic, social and political axis of the region. Framed within the United Kingdom, it is a destination that has a small Old Town (historical center) compared to other cities of the same nature. The Georgian-style houses placed one behind the other stand out more than any other architectural styles, retaining very few vestiges of their medieval pasts. It may seem that almost every historical trace has been eliminated, but the modernization of the city has been taken place on most of the streets, giving rise to picturesque images decorated by the Clyde River. Despite not having historic buildings that preserve the styles of past centuries, the beauty of this city lies in other strong points, such as the bustling streets, the nightlife as well as in its parks and museums.


To discover this town in a new and original way, we recommend you try it with some of the best local guides in Glasgow on a free walking tour in the morning or in the afternoon. You will discover the true history of some of the most important monuments and buildings in the city and soak up Scottish culture. On your tour, don’t forget to visit the illustrious Kelvingrove Museum (the most visited in the United Kingdom, outside London), the University of Glasgow where Albert Einstein or Adam Smith studied, the Botanical Garden, Ashton Lane and Hidden Lane, the San Mungo cathedral in Glasgow, the Necropolis (cemetery), the Riverside Museum, Provand's Lordship, the Glasgow Science Center, George Square or People's Palace. With just this list alone, you will have enough to keep you busy until your trip ends, so get started with a guided guruwalk. 


If you have any questions about the tour route or the guide, check out the opinions and reviews left by other walkers about the free tours they have done in Glasgow. This way you can be assured that you will find the best tour for you. This way, you are also able to see the honest opinions of other tourists like you and how they felt so you can choose the most interesting experience for your personal tastes. It is quite common for people looking at doing a guided tour here to also check out Oxford or Brighton. 

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