Private Glasgow Food and Drink Tour

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About this activity

Discover the vibrant cultures of Glasgow on a walking food tour through Merchant City (city centre) and the East End. This immersive experience highlights the rich history and diverse culinary scene of the city, as you visit independent shops, restaurants, and bars. Taste sustainable produce like Cullen Skink, Chocolate and Whisky, while supporting local businesses and the economy. Soak up the local culture, hear tales of Glasgow’s rich history and enjoy plenty of laughs with the famous Glasgow patter.

We are local and we know local!

Walk through the historic Merchant City and East End of Glasgow
We’ll take you off the beaten path, share stories and take you to places only known to locals.
Visit 4 independent shops, restaurants, and bars for a local experience
Taste sustainable produce and support the local economy
Engage with knowledgeable guides for an enriching cultural experience

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: The Glasgow Food Tour

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cullen Skink
Included: Haggis
Included: Whisky & Beer
Included: Chocolate
Included: Chicken Tikka Masala

Not included

Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Glasgow Cathedral

10 min

Where you'll meet your friendly guide and find out about our meeting point! They'll have a purple umbrella.
Stop 2

30 min

It's tasty fish and chips with a beer to wash it down for your first tasting.
Merchant City

50 min

Our next stop is where you try our traditional Scottish food tastings! You'll try some whisky from Glasgow too! Slàinte
City Chambers

10 min

We will walk past the city chambers - calling all Outlander fans! This area is where all the movies are made - World War Z to Spiderman to name a couple. We'll point out some filming locations while walking.
Merchant City

20 min

Our last stop is a hot chocolate with a Marshmallow! Their own chocolate is made here in Glasgow.
Merchant City

30 min

This is you multi-cultural tasting and it originated from Glasgow.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in Cathedral Square. They will be holding a purple umbrella.

End point

Only a short walk back to Buchanan Street if you want to hit the shops or check out more of Merchant City.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to availability. Must book at least 48 hours before the tour starts
Specify dietary requirements when booking if any
We require a minimum of 2 people for the tour to go ahead
Not recommended for people who cannot walk 2.5 miles broken up by stops. All venues have seating at them
You must be over 18 to participate on this tour