The Dark Side of Glasgow
ID: GYG503084-892748
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Country: United Kingdom
Country: United Kingdom
Duration: 03:00 hours
Description
Recently named ‘Europe’s murder capital’ and voted the ‘UK’s friendliest city’ in the same week, it’s fair to say Glasgow is a confusing city - which means you need a true Weegie to show you around!
Let's share a dram and explore famous landmarks and gritty street art, while I tell you tales of Glasgow’s crime and macabre past. Hear about its ties to the slave trade, its gangs, its godfathers, its ghosts, and its twisted serial killers. Let's toast with single malt Scottish Whisky and have some traditional snacks whilst learning about the 'real' Glasgow, from a real Glaswegian.
Bursting with trademark dry Glaswegian humour and feisty, entertaining tales, this is a unique tour experience not to be missed. 'People Make Glasgow' and this is a tour dedicated to the people and their thrilling, hilarious, and sometimes terrifying adventures. Want to know about Bible John? The Human Crocodile? The Gorbals Vampire? Arthur Thompson and his kin? Then look no further!
These are not the stories you will find in museums, they cannot be summed up in a book. Glaswegians are known to spin a yarn and are the world’s greatest storytellers ─ your guide will add their own anecdotes passed down from family, including both the historical facts and the mythical imaginings clearly defined.
Walk the affluent streets of the Merchant city, be faced with Glasgow's famous High Court of Justiciary, saunter through the cultural Glasgow Green Park, and head out to the Barras Market and Barrowland Ballroom before ending in the central historic heart of our city.
Let's share a dram and explore famous landmarks and gritty street art, while I tell you tales of Glasgow’s crime and macabre past. Hear about its ties to the slave trade, its gangs, its godfathers, its ghosts, and its twisted serial killers. Let's toast with single malt Scottish Whisky and have some traditional snacks whilst learning about the 'real' Glasgow, from a real Glaswegian.
Bursting with trademark dry Glaswegian humour and feisty, entertaining tales, this is a unique tour experience not to be missed. 'People Make Glasgow' and this is a tour dedicated to the people and their thrilling, hilarious, and sometimes terrifying adventures. Want to know about Bible John? The Human Crocodile? The Gorbals Vampire? Arthur Thompson and his kin? Then look no further!
These are not the stories you will find in museums, they cannot be summed up in a book. Glaswegians are known to spin a yarn and are the world’s greatest storytellers ─ your guide will add their own anecdotes passed down from family, including both the historical facts and the mythical imaginings clearly defined.
Walk the affluent streets of the Merchant city, be faced with Glasgow's famous High Court of Justiciary, saunter through the cultural Glasgow Green Park, and head out to the Barras Market and Barrowland Ballroom before ending in the central historic heart of our city.
Highlights
- Explore the beautiful and affluent Merchant city (hiding an ugly secret)
- Discover High Court, the stage for many dramatic, grisly court cases
- Stroll through luscious Glasgow Green park, where the bodies used to hang
- Visit the Barrowlands, both the iconic flea market and the trendy dancehall
- Admire the historical city entrance, with Mercat cross and Tolbooth Steeple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately
No stairs or rough terrain. We try our best to pick mobility-accessible routes
The Barras Market is only fully open on the weekends
Duke of Wellington Statue Royal Exchange Square Glasgow G1 3AG (Please arrive promptly) The Royal Exchange is a lively square right across the road from George Square and next to Buchannon Street. Within a 5 min walk from both Glasgow Queen St and Central train stations, also very close to Buchannon st subway station. It has lots of bars and restaurants, if you want to grab a bite before the tour. I will be meeting you directly in front of the G.O.M.A (Glasgow's Museum of Modern Art) and next to the iconic Duke of Wellington statue (complete with a traffic cone on his head). I'll be holding a pink unicorn above my head. You can't miss me!
No stairs or rough terrain. We try our best to pick mobility-accessible routes
The Barras Market is only fully open on the weekends
Duke of Wellington Statue Royal Exchange Square Glasgow G1 3AG (Please arrive promptly) The Royal Exchange is a lively square right across the road from George Square and next to Buchannon Street. Within a 5 min walk from both Glasgow Queen St and Central train stations, also very close to Buchannon st subway station. It has lots of bars and restaurants, if you want to grab a bite before the tour. I will be meeting you directly in front of the G.O.M.A (Glasgow's Museum of Modern Art) and next to the iconic Duke of Wellington statue (complete with a traffic cone on his head). I'll be holding a pink unicorn above my head. You can't miss me!
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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.