The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow
Discover some of the top attractions in the ancient city of Glasgow such as the spectacular City Chambers, the stunning medieval Cathedral and even some lesser-known sites such as world’s oldest, surviving music hall, the Britannia Panopticon.
Marvel at the grandeur of the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture and sculpture that can still be found on so many streets.
Follow in the footsteps of the merchants, traders and pioneers who transformed the city’s fortunes and reputation and the workers who enabled that transformation.
Hear about some memorable moments from Glasgow’s history, including a few scandals and darker secrets.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: City Chambers, 80 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU Scotland
Probably the most spectacular building in Glasgow, the headquarters of Glasgow City Council. There is some astonishing sculpture on this building which goes a long way to explaining how Glaswegians saw themselves in the 19th century.
10 minutes
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Cenotaph, 46 George Square, Glasgow Scotland
Glasgow's monument to the citizens who fell in the First Word War. Rich in symbolism, this monument marks a turning point in Glasgow's history
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Sir Walter Scott Statue, 40 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DS Scotland
The centrepiece of George Square. One of Scotland's greatest writers and a man who is many ways is responsible, for creating the modern idea of Scotland.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Robert Burns Statue, 13 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY Scotland
The first ever monument to Scotland's national poet. An early example of crowdfunding. Thousands of people paid as little as 5 pence towards the cost of this sculpture. 30.000 people turned up to the unveiling
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Merchant's House, 0/1 Merchants House 7 West George Street 1st Floor - Grand Hall, Directors Room, Lord Dean's Room, Glasgow G2 1BA Scotland
The Merchants of Glasgow, were largely responsible for the success and prosperity of modern Glasgow. This house, in the centre of the city, gives an indication of their importance and how they saw themselves
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gallery of Modern Art, 111 Queen Street Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AH Scotland
Originally a spectacular private mansion house, this building has had many different uses before becoming a gallery
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Duke of Wellington Statue, 94 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DN Scotland
One of the most-well known statues in Glasgow. The Duke was a decorated military leader and even prime Minister. His statue is famous today, because of the traffic cone, placed on the Duke's head
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Paesano Pizza, 94 Miller St, Glasgow G1 1DT, UK
One of the most popular pizza joints in Glasgow. Once upon a time they had a very special job opportunity
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Tobacco Laird's House, 42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT Scotland
An 18th century, Georgian townhouse in the heart of modern Glasgow. The original family that lived here had an interesting story
Stop At: Trades Hall of Glasgow, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow G1 1UH Scotland
The Trades House represented the traders of Glasgow, the carpenters, the tanners , the dyers and so on, and looked after members who had become too old to work.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: Candleriggs, Glasgow G1, UK
An important street in medieval Glasgow, where the candle makers lived and worked, set apart from the old town to reduce the risk of fire. Later the site of markets and warehouses. Now an an important part of Glasgow's cultural district
Stop At: The Corinthian Club, 191 Ingram St, Glasgow G1 1DA, UK
Formerly a bank, a courthouse, and a county building, now one of the most high-profile clubs and wedding venues.
Duration: 4 minutes
Stop At: Hutcheson's Hall, Hutchesons Hall 158 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1EJ Scotland
Along with the original Merchants House and the Trades House, the Hutchenson's Hospital once described one of the three graces of Glasgow. Together, they looked after many of the citizens of Glasgow, for many years
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ Scotland
The Old Fruitmarket was once a bustling part of commercial Glasgow. The building still stands but has been converted to retail use. it is still possible to walk through it and imagine how it would have been years ago.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Trongate, Glasgow G1, UK
Trongate 103 is an arts centre in the heart of Glasgow, home to amongst other attractions, the Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Scotland
The world's oldest surviving music hall, where a young Stan Laurel, one half of the legendary comedt double act, first performed.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mercat Cross, High St, Glasgow Scotland
A recreation of a medieval market cross, where proclamations were made.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: High Street, High St, Glasgow, UK
The High Street was the heart of medieval Glasgow. There are several attractions along the road, including the site of the old University, the fourth oldest in Britain, two spectacular murals, relating to Glasgow's patron saint, St Mungo and some other significant buildings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: David Livingstone Statue, Glasgow Scotland
This statue, celebrating one of Scotlan's great explorers, originally stood in George Square.
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Ramshorn Theatre, 98 Ingram Street, Glasgow Scotland
This building opened in 1824, replacing an earlier church on the site. Many of the great and good of Glasgow were buried here. In recent years it has served as a theatre, now it is a centre for language studies, owned by the University of Strathclyde
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Friends Of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum, Glasgow Royal Infirmary 84 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF Scotland
The oldest hospital in Glasgow, many medical innovations were pioneered here.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow Royal Infirmary Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0SF Scotland
The tour finishes with a look inside the oldest building in Glasgow, which dates back to the 13th century. There has been a church in those locations since the 6th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Provand's Lordship, 3 Castle St., Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland
Apart from the Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow, dating back to the 14th century.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow G4 0RH Scotland
Built to look a much older building, this museum celebrates many of the different religions followed in the world today
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"There is walking time between attractions, around 40-45 minutes"
"The tour will last approximately 2 hours and 45minutes"
"Even when we're walking between the main attractions, there's plenty to see and talk about."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 124 To 134 Minutes
Ponto de partida: 50 George Square, Glasgow G2 1EH, UK
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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