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8-Hour Glasgow Sightseeing Tour with Museums and Cathedral

8 Hours Round trip from Castle St Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Glasgow Cathedral, dating back to the 1100s
  • 02 Walk through the Glasgow Necropolis for fantastic panoramic city views
  • 03 See iconic city sights including George Square, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Duke of Wellington statue with its traffic cone hat
  • 04 Visit Glasgow's renowned museums, including the Hunterian, Kelvingrove, and Riverside Museum

During this 8-hour tour, walk and drive through Scotland's most populous city as you visit some of Glasgow's most famous landmarks. Step back in time through the city's history with stops at George Square, the Museum of Modern Art, Glasgow University, the Hunterian Museum, the Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, and the Riverside Museum.

Walk to the side of the River Clyde, where you can take a trip back in time and discover the incredible collection of every mode of transport conceivable at the Riverside Museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Glasgow
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Glasgow Landmarks, Museums, and City Views

  • Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and begin with a visit to Glasgow Cathedral, a fantastic old building dating back to the 1100s.

  • Walk up to the Glasgow Necropolis for fantastic panoramic views of the city, then pass by Provand's Lordship, the oldest surviving house in the city.

  • See three magnificent murals painted on old tenement buildings, as well as the Glasgow City Chambers.

  • Continue to George Square, then walk towards the Glasgow Museum of Modern Art to see the infamous statue of the Duke of Wellington with his ever-present traffic cone hat.

  • Move through Royal Exchange Square into Buchanan Street and see the usual city centre shops before heading back to your transportation for a trip around the city's outskirts and some of its amazing museums.

  • Enjoy a brief tour of the city's west side, taking in Glasgow University and the surrounding area, including the Hunterian Museum.

  • Visit the magnificent Kelvingrove Museum, home to up to 22 halls of art and science exhibits.

  • Walk to the side of the River Clyde, where you can take a trip back in time and discover the incredible collection of every mode of transport conceivable at the Riverside Museum.

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Necropolis, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum

Where this trip takes you

Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Necropolis, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Castle St 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Glasgow tour guide

  • Bottled water for all guests

  • Hot drinks during the driving part of the tour

  • Parking charges

  • Full private access to a minibus

  • Customization of the tour to match customer requirements, including pickup location, drop-off location, tour start time, and duration

  • A taste of Scottish hospitality

  • Access to all museums in Glasgow is free

  • Customized route map and itinerary for each guest

What's Not Included

  • Lunch or other meals

  • Tips and gratuities

Know before you go

  • The minibus is a 9-seater, but a maximum of 7 guests will be taken to allow for a comfortable journey for all.

  • There is enough space in the back for multiple wheelchairs if notice is provided before the tour.

  • Personalised headsets for each guest are available if required, for both on and off the bus.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ, UK
Tour start
Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ, UK
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Castle St.

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