Location: Glasgow
Top Things to do in Glasgow
Top 10 City Tours in Glasgow, Scotland
As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping and people. Spend your day exploring a wide range of fascinating free museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping outside of London, and taking advantage of tips from friendly local people on the city’s hidden gems — then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. Glasgow is also the perfect base for exploring more of Scotland, with great connections to the Highlands and the islands.
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1. Private 'Outlander' Filming Locations Tour from Glasgow
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Join us on this private Outlander tour which lasts between 8 and 10 hours. You are guaranteed to be the only persons on the tour and you have the opportunity of customising any part of the tour.
Inclusions: Private driver-guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Gretchen Z
I booked a 3 day outlander tour for £1080 last June 2020. I paid a £108 deposit. The trip was for my 70 year old mother. It reached Christmas 2020 and I contacted Slainte tours who operate as Clyde coast tourism at Companies house. After a few weeks I had confirmation that the trip in February was cancelled and that I could rearrange which I understood with Covid-19. I sent new dates and chased for 2 months. Nothing. I received one email saying an owner (Helmut) had been ill and that they would get back to me. The former owner left the company last August 2020. This business is owned solely by Catriona Stevenson and is a scam. I asked for a refund repeatedly from February 19th 2021 as the company had breached contract. No contact. On the register at Companies house it shows the business is not financially stable and has a number of filing issues. The website shows they are part of a tourism group but again this is a lie and they have been asked to remove the logos (which they have not done). They are not part of any group that guarantees trips or money. As they use PayPal invoicing for trips, you are not protected financially. I am now looking at legal options having taken advice and am going through the slow steps required before I can take the company to small claims court (I have done the initial legal letters which have all been ignored). Save your money and book elsewhere! At least I found out before I travelled to Scotland with my 70year old mother! Avoid this scam.
2. Glasgow Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
3. Glasgow Luxury Private Tour with Scottish Driver
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Your Glasgow sightseeing excursion takes in the second city of Scotland, historically the industrial heart of the nation but is now the cultural centre. Using a luxury vehicle and a local Scottish Driver with years of experience. Your day is planned to cover all the sights and attractions of Glasgow at your pace, with no waiting for other passengers. You will take in all the major sights & attractions Glasgow has to offer, and as it is your tour if there is something you really want to see Aura will ensure it is added to your itinerary. With so many places to visit our sightseeing excursion allows you to sit back and relax in luxury taking in Glasgow, and if you want to stop you can. Just remember this is Your Day, Your Way! With Door to Door service from any Glasgow location and customisable your day is planned in advance to ensure you visit the locations you want, the itinerary lists the possible locations and must be agreed prior to arrival.
Inclusions: Private Excursion (1 to 6 Passengers), Door to Door Service, Cruise Ship Pickup and Drop-Off, Services & Stories of a Scottish Chauffeur, Wi-Fi Access, Bottled Water
Exclusions: Entrance Fees to Visitor Attreactions, Gratuities (Passenger Discretion)
Reviewed By Vic_Polly011
Where to start? After a year of planning our itinerary with Nick of Aura Journeys, we put it into play with 8 days of touring with William. William is professional, but he knows how to have fun with you after he sizes you up. His humor was like spending a week with your best friend from college. Subtle, but pointed, we traded barbs and laughed away the week. No worries about spending a week with a stranger when your guide is William! His knowledge of the area was deep but if he didn't have an answer to your question, he'd look it up and have it for you quickly. He soon got to know what we liked and what we didn't, from meal times and toilet stops, to type of food and sightseeing preferences. We had daily itineraries but we would often adjust based on our own energy level or suggestions from William. Nothing was ever a problem for William. We went to several places William had never been to and he thanked US for taking him there. We ended as good friends and hated to leave him at the end of our journey. Highlights: * Always arrived early with a clean van and lots of water * Very safe driver * Served as photographer when asked - we finally have trip pictures with both of us * Flexible and accommodating * Knowledgeable - great suggestions for restaurants, activities, places to visit and places to skip * He did all the work and let us be tourists rather than trying to drive and read guidebooks while we flew past sights. Worth every penny on this 50th wedding anniversary trip
4. Private Tour with Driver
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visitors to Scotland can enjoy one of our specially designed itineraries or simply tell us where you want to go and we can get you there. Whether it’s whisky tasting, visiting cosmopolitan Glasgow or Edinburgh or a simple trip “doon the watter”, we have the car and the driver to ensure your experience is one to send a postcard home about. We are always willing to amend any suggested itineray to match the clients specific requiements, please dont hesitate to get and touch if you have any specific requests, we would be delighted to assist.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Restroom on board, Entry fees to visitor attractions, 150 miles maximum per tour
5. Full-Day Scotland Highlands and Lowlands Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Scotland Tour covering main areas of Highlands and Lowlands, covering 300 miles. Traveling up and returning on two different routes capturing the best of scenic Scotland
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Soda/Pop, Gratuities
Reviewed By Sushil S
tour was very good , staff was very co operative , tour manager mr. Saif khan was very polite and cooperative . would love to take ur services again
6. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Tour
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
Sightseeing is Fun, though #Sightdoing is Better! 5 Star Accredited, Active Sightseeing tour of Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. We go out and explore the beautiful land around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. We go for short Hikes, visit Waterfalls and have a great time discovering the spectacular Scottish Scenery • Extra Small group Sizes of no more than 8 Travellers per day • Guaranteed Departures as soon as 2 Travellers book on • 5 Star Accredited Tour from Visit Scotland and fellow Travellers on TripAdvisor • We go #Sightdoing, we get out of the vehicle to really experience the area
Inclusions: Small-group Active sightseeing tour, Driving and Walking Tour, We get out and experience the beautiful sights, Driver/guide, Local guide, Refreshments, Snacks
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By beatrixh2013
I had a group tour and private tours in 2018 which were simply stunning and remain a great experience. I could recommend it any time. This is customer oriented as it's supposed to be. Fabulous :-) Thanks for the lovely time...
7. Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Explore Glasgow's music scene with this two hour guided walking tour of iconic venues in the Merchant City and East End. Entertaining and informative, this tour has all the stories about the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in Glasgow. The city has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. This tour will show you how and why. Our guides are enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life. The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar where customers can enjoy a 20% discount on food. You don't need to be a music expert to enjoy the tour and even if you are, you may still learn new things. Jam-packed with anecdotes, the tour is designed to show a different side of Glasgow to both visitors and locals.
Inclusions: Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By pamela212021
Excellent tour with Fiona as our very informative, knowledgeable guide. We have already recommended to family and friends.
8. 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
A shortened version of our most popular walking tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow. You'll see and learn about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only), Private walking tour, All taxes, fees and handling charge
Exclusions: Gratuities, Meet / Dropoff from locations outside of City Centre
Reviewed By Jeffrey S
Had a brilliant walking tour with Elsa! She was very pleasant and informative. It was a great way to learn a lot about Glasgow in only a half day! Highly recommended!
9. Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
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4.9 based on 71 reviews
Enjoy our best-selling walking tour with a private guide. Discover the world famous Glasgow sights in one day and get a real feeling of the city! You'll see learn about about the city's most famous landmarks, hear stories about its history and development, and find out lots of interesting and fun facts. We'll go at your pace, and you'll have chance to have a drink and a snack along the way.
Inclusions: Complimentary Tea or Coffee during scheduled break, Professional guide, Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only), Private walking tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities, Meet / drop-off from locations outside of City Centre (within a walk from George Sq)
Reviewed By tsadler510
We were only in Glasgow for a day and half and our 5 hour tour with Elsa really covered it all! Elsa is so knowledgeable and has all of her history down pat- it’s really impressive. The tour was a good pace, taking the time to look at things and learn a lot about Glasgow and Scottish history. Highlights included George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, the necropolis, a lovely little cafe by the cathedral and a tour of the “smug” murals across the city center.
10. Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 27 reviews
Explore Glasgow's famous music scene with a two hour guided walk around the city's music mile. From the Royal Concert Hall to the famous King Tut’s, via Glasgow's Conservatoire, this is a whistle-stop guide around the city centre, an area teeming with music venues past and present. Glasgow has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. Walk with us and we will show you why. The guides are enthusiastic music fans, performers and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life. A little over a mile in length, the Music Mile tour covers diverse genres and eras from dancehall and traditional jazz to punk, pop, and today's guitar heroes. It has plenty of detail for the dedicated music fans but, like all our tours, it is packed with great stories that will entertain the casual fan who wants a different way to see the city.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By H2835IDangelab
I'm a Glaswegian and been listening to Scottish bands all my life and I still learned plenty on this excellent walking tour. Fiona is a fantastic host, able to answer questions knowledgeably and accept comments with good humour. The route is comprehensive but not too challenging so anyone with mobility issues could cope easily. Once covid restrictions lift finish the tour with a drink and maybe browse for music from the bands you've heard about in Monorail.
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