4 City Tours in Glasgow Worth Booking

1.City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,873 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Ride Glasgow’s Red Route year-round, with a 90-minute loop, recorded commentary, or a live guide from April to September. In high season, add the electric-bus Yellow Route. Hop off for Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Museum, the Riverside Museum, the West End, George Square, and more. Tickets last one or two calendar days.

“The bus was an excellent way to get to know where things in the city were and to decide where to get off.”

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2.Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Walk from George Square through Glasgow’s civic center, Strathclyde, the Cathedral, Necropolis, street art, and the Gallery of Modern Art. Local guides such as Stephen, Louise, Liz, Susie, and Gabe add humor, personal stories, and useful tips. Expect 1.5 to 2 miles outdoors, with no interior visits.

“Gabe was absolutely fantastic! He was an amazing guide. Very well versed on all things Glasgow! With a good sense on humor and just very friendly. The tour was exceptional!!”

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3.Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Follow Glasgow’s music story on a two-hour walk from The Clutha Bar to King Street. Guides such as Fiona, an arts journalist, and Phil share stories about the city’s venues, musicians, punk past, and independent scene. The small group is capped at 26, and your ticket includes 20% off food at Mono Cafe Bar.

“Loved it! Amazing information and very entertaining. Easy walking and stacks of great photo points. Highly recommended.”

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4.Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Start at Drygate Brewery with a standard bike, helmet if wanted, and a Glasgow snack. Guides such as Keith, Mike, Ali, and Alastair lead a small group of up to 10 through the city, along the Clyde, past the university and Kelvingrove, and onto leafy paths and canals. E-bikes cost £20 extra when booked direct.

“Our tour with Mike ended up being a private tour since we were the only participants that day! He was great with navigating traffic, communicating the route and sharing the information about the sites we saw. All of our questions were answered and we had a great time. The tour takes you along the river and through the university area, with only a short time on city streets. It was a great way to see and experience Glasgow! The bikes are old postal bikes which was a fun experience as well. We would definitely recommend this tour.”

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