The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow | 2 hours 4 minutes to 2 hours 14 minutes

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The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow
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The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Historical Information
  • Storytelling
  • Local knowledge

Overview

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 worldā€™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 cityā€™s fortunes and reputation and the workers who enabled that transformation. Hear about some memorable moments from Glasgowā€™s history, including a few scandals and darker secrets.

Itinerary

  • City Chambers

    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

    10 minutes

  • Glasgow Cenotaph

    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

    4 minutes

  • Sir Walter Scott Statue

    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.

    4 minutes

  • Robert Burns Statue

    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

    3 minutes

  • Merchant's House

    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

    5 minutes

  • Gallery of Modern Art

    Originally a spectacular private mansion house, this building has had many different uses before becoming a gallery

    5 minutes

  • Duke of Wellington Statue

    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

    3 minutes

  • Paesano Pizza

    One of the most popular pizza joints in Glasgow. Once upon a time they had a very special job opportunity

    1 minute

  • Tobacco Laird's House (Pass By)

    An 18th century, Georgian townhouse in the heart of modern Glasgow. The original family that lived here had an interesting story

  • Trades Hall of Glasgow

    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.

    3 minutes

  • Candleriggs (Pass By)

    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

  • The Corinthian Club

    Formerly a bank, a courthouse, and a county building, now one of the most high-profile clubs and wedding venues.

    4 minutes

  • Saints of Ingram

    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

    3 minutes

  • City Halls & Old Fruitmarket

    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.

    5 minutes

  • Trongate

    Trongate 103 is an arts centre in the heart of Glasgow, home to amongst other attractions, the Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery.

    10 minutes

  • Britannia Panopticon Music Hall

    The world's oldest surviving music hall, where a young Stan Laurel, one half of the legendary comedt double act, first performed.

    5 minutes

  • Mercat Cross

    A recreation of a medieval market cross, where proclamations were made.

    5 minutes

  • High Street

    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.

    15 minutes

  • David Livingstone Statue

    This statue, celebrating one of Scotlan's great explorers, originally stood in George Square.

    2 minutes

  • Ramshorn Theatre

    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

    5 minutes

  • Friends Of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum

    The oldest hospital in Glasgow, many medical innovations were pioneered here.

    3 minutes

  • Glasgow Cathedral

    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.

    20 minutes

  • Provand's Lordship

    Apart from the Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in Glasgow, dating back to the 14th century.

    5 minutes

  • St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

    Built to look a much older building, this museum celebrates many of the different religions followed in the world today

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

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