Glasgow's Ghouls, Ghosts, and Gruesome Tales
ID: GYG730068-1189909
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Come along and dig up Glasgow's ghoulish history, meet some of its most famous supernatural residents, and even discover an entire city of the dead, some of whom, are a little bit restless...
Scotland's biggest city has many secrets, and on this walking tour you will uncover some of its more mysterious tales.
Join award-winning comedian Mark on a deep dive into Glasgow's dark and macabre past; from haunted statues to a man who may have been a real life Doctor Frankenstein (and his monster).
With stories of grave-robbers, witch trials, and even a ghostly chimpanzee, this delightfully devious tour will have laughs, scares, and fun facts to frighten your friends.
The tour begins at the Ramshorn Church, home of a particularly smelly ghost, and ends at Glasgow's oldest pub The Scotia, where whisky is far from the only spirit you may encounter...
You will see:
Strathclyde University
Glasgow Cathedral
The Necropolis cemetery
Beautiful murals
The oldest surviving music hall in the UK
Glasgow's oldest pub
And many more.
Highlights
- Hear harrowing tales of horror and hauntings
- Travel with a local comedian
- Discover the city's hidden gems and ghost hotspots
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Glasgow is a city famous for its rain and weather can turn in a split-second, so please check the forecast as the tour will go ahead rain or shine.
All ages are welcome but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This tour contains graphic descriptions of crimes and some gory details as well as probably some swearing (you are in Scotland after all) so may not be suitable for young children.
The tour involves roughly 50 minutes of walking
The Ramshorn is a large church on Ingram Street. There are two coffee shops nearby (Tinderbox and iCafe) for coffee and bathrooms, and a supermarket (Sainburys) for refreshments. Your guide will be outside holding an orange umbrella.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
