• City Chambers - Arguably Glasgow’s most magnificent building, serving as the headquarters for Glasgow City Council. The building features remarkable sculptures that reflect the self-image of Glaswegians in the 19th century.

10 minutes

• Glasgow Cenotaph - A monument dedicated to the citizens of Glasgow who perished in the First World War. Rich in symbolism, it marks a significant moment in the city’s history.

• Sir Walter Scott Statue - The focal point of George Square, honoring one of Scotland’s greatest writers, who played a key role in shaping the modern concept of Scotland.

• Robert Burns Statue - The first monument dedicated to Scotland’s national poet, funded by early crowdfunding efforts. Thousands contributed as little as 5 pence, and 30,000 people attended the unveiling.

• Merchant’s House - This central building signifies the importance and self-perception of Glasgow’s merchants, who were instrumental in the city’s prosperity.

• Gallery of Modern Art - Once a grand private mansion, this building has served various purposes before becoming a gallery.

• Duke of Wellington Statue - A well-known statue in Glasgow, commemorating a decorated military leader and former Prime Minister. The statue is famous today for the traffic cone often placed on the Duke’s head.

• Paesano Pizza - A highly popular pizza spot in Glasgow, once known for a unique job opportunity.

• Tobacco Laird’s House - An 18th-century Georgian townhouse in modern Glasgow, with an intriguing history of its original inhabitants.

• Trades Hall of Glasgow - Representing the city’s tradespeople, this hall supported members who were too old to work, including carpenters, tanners, and dyers.

• Candleriggs - A historically significant street in medieval Glasgow, home to candle makers and later markets and warehouses. Now a key part of the city’s cultural district.

• The Corinthian Club - Previously a bank, courthouse, and county building, now a prominent club and wedding venue.

• Hutcheson’s Hall - Alongside the original Merchants House and Trades House, this building was one of the ‘three graces’ of Glasgow, providing care for many citizens over the years.

• Old Fruitmarket - Once a bustling commercial hub, now repurposed for retail. Visitors can still walk through and imagine its past vibrancy.

• Trongate - Home to Trongate 103, an arts center featuring attractions like the Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery.

• Britannia Panopticon Music Hall - The world’s oldest surviving music hall, where a young Stan Laurel of the famous comedy duo first performed.

• Mercat Cross - A recreation of a medieval market cross, used for public proclamations.

• High Street - The heart of medieval Glasgow, featuring attractions like the site of the old University, murals of St. Mungo, and other significant buildings.

• David Livingstone Statue - Celebrates one of Scotland’s great explorers, originally located in George Square.

• Ramshorn Theatre - Opened in 1824, replacing an earlier church. It has served as a theatre and is now a language studies center owned by the University of Strathclyde.

• Friends Of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum - Glasgow’s oldest hospital, known for pioneering many medical innovations.

• Glasgow Cathedral - The tour concludes with a visit to Glasgow’s oldest building, dating back to the 13th century, with a church on the site since the 6th century.

• Provand’s Lordship - One of Glasgow’s oldest buildings, dating back to the 14th century, apart from the Cathedral.

• St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art - Designed to resemble an older building, this museum celebrates various world religions.

• Historical information
• Storytelling
• Local knowledge

Explore some of the prime highlights of the historic city of Glasgow including the magnificent City Chambers, the breathtaking medieval Cathedral, and even the world’s oldest existing music hall, the Britannia Panopticon.

Admire the splendid Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architectural and sculptural designs found across numerous streets in the city.
Trace the historical trail of the city’s merchants, traders, and pioneers who drastically changed Glasgow’s economic and social standing, and the laborers who made these changes possible.

Learn about some notable historical incidents from Glasgow’s past, inclusive of scandals and hidden darker events.

• There is walking time between attractions, around 40-45 minutes
• The tour will last approximately 2 hours and 45minutes
• Even when we’re walking between the main attractions, there’s plenty to see and talk about.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.