From Edinburgh: Glasgow City Day Tour

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Discover the history of Glasgow on a guided tour of the city's top sights. See the iconic Glasgow Cathedral, visit George Square, and see the City Chambers amongst other iconic locations.
Discover the rich tapestry of history and awe-inspiring architecture of Glasgow on a guided day tour. From the iconic Glasgow Cathedral to captivating medieval sites and thriving modern industry, each stop reveals a new facet of this vibrant city.

Begin your tour with a visit to the iconic Glasgow Cathedral. Sitting on the original site where St. Mungo built his first church in 614 A.D.

As you head along High Street, one of Glasgow’s oldest streets, marvel at the ancient buildings – and perhaps catch sight of the famous Tollbooth Steeple where the city’s witches, thieves and murders were hanged.

Right at the heart of Glasgow, George Square is somewhere you absolutely have to see. Throughout the square, you’ll find many statues of famous Scottish politicians, literalists, military personnel and royalty. Perhaps the most notable part of George Square is the Glasgow City Chambers. On a weekday, you are allowed to go inside and marvel at the 3-storey marble staircase.

As you travel out of the city center, spot the Finnieston Crane dramatically silhouetted against the River Clyde. It’s an icon for the Scottish shipbuilding industry – although it was never used to build ships. It was actually used for lifting extremely large items onto ships – like locomotives and steam trains. Around the Finnieston area, witness ‘Modern Glasgow’ with the SECC and The Hydro, a central place for music and arts.

Built in 1901, Kelvingrove Art Gallery is not only a sensational building architecturally, but also with its wealth of information and history. Here you can learn all about the fascinating history of Glasgow, from its creation, to its Merchant history, the Industrial Revolution and the rise of communism known as ‘Red Clyde’. There’s also the famous ‘floating heads’, a real-live spitfire, an Egyptian exhibit, and an extensive art gallery – and even a live organ recital if you catch it at the right time.

Being driven through the West End is a great way to see all the sights. It’s an affluent area with many stunning buildings and plenty of stories to tell. Your guide will point them out as you go, such as the ancient, gothic-style University of Glasgow which was founded in 1451. The University is actually the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Get your picture taken by the Doulton Fountain with the beautiful backdrop of the People’s Palace or Glasgow Green Park. This Victorian structure was the largest Terracotta fountain ever constructed in the world at the time, and on top, you’ll see a statue of Queen Victoria proudly looking over Glasgow Green.

The Merchant City is one of Glasgow’s oldest quarters and is filled with stunning architecture. Every street is named after a famous merchant who built their wealth trading in the Indies in the late 1700s and early 1800s. Today, it’s an area bursting with eateries and shops, so it’s an excellent place to walk around and explore.

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  • Discover the history of Glasgow on a guided tour of the city's top sights
  • See the iconic Glasgow Cathedral, built in the 12th century
  • Marvel at the architecture of the University of Glasgow
  • Visit George Square and see the City Chambers
  • See the Finnieston Crane, a symbol of the Scottish shipbuilding industry

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