Glasgow Gander Walking Tour

Welcome to glorious Glasgow — a world city crackling with energy and ripe for exploration! Encounter the history, culture & architecture of Scotland's powerhouse on a fast-moving, in-depth tour.
Stop 1: We begin our tour at Royal Exchange Square:

Be introduced to Mother Glasgow, Scotland's powerhouse, by the self-styled Glasgow Gander

Stop 2: Duke of Wellington Statue:

See the original cone-wearing commander, and discover the amusing story of this tradition of modern Glasgow at the expense of the the Iron Duke

Stop 3: Buchanan Street

On the greatest shopping street in Britain outside the West End of London, hear the true story of how Glasgow gave 'one in the eye' to the government of apartheid South Africa

Stop 4: George Square

Be guided around the symbolic heart of Glasgow, watch for the unpredictable movement of a rooftop ship, and see one of northern Europe's finest civic buildings, Glasgow City Chambers

Stop 5: Glasgow's Trades Hall

Encounter a often-overlooked hub of Georgian Glasgow, and hear about a club where pig-like gluttony was encouraged!

Stop 6: Visit the only Art Deco interior open to the public in Glasgow City Centre -- a true 'hidden gem'

Stop 7: Hutcheson's Hall

In the shadow of one of the city centre's most striking buildings, hear the unflinching tale of Glasgow's growth as a commercial, then industrial city; its decline, renaissance, and the legacy, and ongoing impact, of Mother Glasgow on the world today.

Stop 8: Trongate

On this ancient thoroughfare, near the 16th century Tron Kirk Steeple, hear the remarkable story of an incredible hidden entertainment venue, in all its glory and grottiness (and pay it a visit, subject to it being open)!

Stop 9: Tolbooth Steeple

Beneath the imposing 17th century Tolbooth Steeple (where the Trongate, the Saltmarket, London Road, the Gallowgate and High Street meet), encounter the eye-popping history of Old Glasgow at its epicentre -- Glasgow Cross.

Stop 10: High Street

On the city's primary ancient thoroughfare, gaze at a horrible face with a grand history, and receive a recommendation on a deep-fried Glasgow delicacy

Stop 11: High Street Mural

See Glasgow's most famous son hiding in plain sight: one of the best pieces of street art you'll ever see

Stop 12: Provand's Lordship

Across from the 15th century Provand's Lordship (the city's oldest house) take in four quite special buildings -- including a small blue one which is sometimes used for inter-dimensional travel!

Stop 13: Glasgow Cathedral

Mother Glasgow's architectural pinnacle -- our medieval, Scottish Gothic cathedral, with the dramatic backdrop of Victorian Glasgow's 'city of the dead', the Necropolis, behind

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.