3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Glasgow Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charge
Included: Private walking tour
Included: Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meet / Dropoff from locations outside of City Centre

Itinerary

George Square

20 min

The main city square where all the most important events take place.
Duke of Wellington Statue

10 min

One of the most bizarre monuments of Glasgow and a fascinating building of the Gallery of Modern Art which ha been a house to many different organisations.
Glasgow Cathedral

25 min

The core of the historical part of Glasgow and one of the most recognised symbols of the city.
Merchant City

40 min

The district where wealthy Tobacco lords of the 18-19th century had their sumptuous mansions.
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis

25 min

Inspired by a Parisian garden cemetery of the 19th century the Necropolis has become a landmark and the irreplaceable feature of Glasgow townscape.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tall column at the centre of George Square

End point

Tall column at the centre of George Square

Pickup points

citizenM Glasgow
AC Hotel Glasgow
The Pipers' Tryst Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Carlton George Hotel
Hilton Glasgow
lyf George Square Glasgow
Merchant City Inn
Rab Ha's Hotel
Holiday Inn Glasgow City Theatreland by IHG
Malmaison Glasgow
Newton Hotel

and 37 more pickup points

If you're staying within 15 mins walk of the centre of Glasgow (George Square), our guide can meet you at your hotel.

We can organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you in the port in Greenock morning, take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. After some wonderful Glasgow sightseeing, we'll get you safely back aboard later that afternoon.

It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you.

We can also organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you at the Glasgow Airport and take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide.

It's a separate cost payable on the day. We make no profit from this service, but we are happy to arrange it for you.

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Multi-lingual guide available (English, Spanish, Russian, Czech and Slovak)
Walking Tour: wear comfortable shoes

Options

Glasgow Bite Size Tour for 4

A shortened version of our most popular tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow. For maximum four people only.
Glasgow Bite Size Tour 6-10

A shortened version of our most popular tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow.
Glasgow Bite Size Tour for 3

A shortened version of our most popular tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow. For maximum three people only.
Glasgow Bite Size Tour for 1-2

A shortened version of our most popular tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow. For maximum two people only.
Glasgow Bite Size Tour for 5

A shortened version of our most popular tour, perfect for those with a busy schedule who want to see the beauty of Glasgow.