Guided walking tour · Glasgow, United Kingdom

The Magnificent and Mysterious History of Glasgow

A walk through Glasgow's history and mysteries.

Rating on Viator
4.7 out of 5 from 72 reviews
Duration
2.1 hours – 2.2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £13 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Run by
Historic Walking Tours of Glasgow
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. City Chambers10 min
  2. Glasgow War Memorial4 min
  3. Sir Walter Scott Statue4 min
  4. Robert Burns Statue3 min
  5. Merchant's House5 min
  6. Gallery of Modern Art5 min
  7. Duke of Wellington Statue3 min
  8. Tobacco Laird's House
  9. Trades Hall of Glasgow3 min
  10. Saints of Ingram3 min
  11. City Halls & Old Fruitmarket5 min
  12. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall5 min
  13. Mercat Cross5 min
  14. David Livingstone Statue2 min
  15. Ramshorn Theatre5 min
  16. Friends Of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum3 min
  17. Glasgow Cathedral20 min
  18. Provand's Lordship5 min
  19. St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art5 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Historical Information
  • Storytelling
  • Local knowledge

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Glasgow

  • Price: from £13. 14 of the other 15 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £20.
  • Reviews: 10 of the other 15 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 4 of the other 12 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.4 km in about 32 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Glasgow

Glasgow's Victorian centre, Mackintosh buildings, street-art trail and free museums make it Scotland's liveliest city to explore.

Terrain. Hilly in places.

Rain. Rain is common; bring a jacket.

Read the full Glasgow walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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