Scotland · GLASGOW TOURS & DAY TRIPS
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Glasgow is a working city with Victorian bones and the best day-trip road in Scotland running out of it. Below: the walks that read the architecture properly, the stadium and music tours, and the Highland runs that leave from Buchanan Street rather than Edinburgh, with prices and finishing times.
Walk Celtic Park’s tunnel, see the dressing rooms and boardroom, then sit in the dugout with a guide in English for about one hour.
“Great tour, great history. Really had a wonderful time, and I am not even a Celtic fan. The tour guide was very informative and helpful.”
Hop-on hop-off Glasgow bus with open-top views and Red or Yellow route commentary, electric Yellow buses in season, flexible 1-2 days.
“Unlike Hop on Hop off buses in other cities, you have to prearrange your stop or flag them down to get picked up at a stop. Unfortunately they don’t advertise this so we were left in the rain by the first two buses that came to our stop. However commentary was good and I learned a lot about Glasgow. And the tour operator is absolutely unresponsive if you try to chat about a problem. They just do not answer so don’t waste your time!”
Glasgow to Scotland’s West Highlands in a small group: Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Oban, Loch Awe castles, and photo stops with expert stories.
“I can’t put into words how awesome this tour was! Graeme was a fantastic tour guide! I highly recommend this tour if you’re in Scotland looking to explore outside of Glasgow.”
A 90-minute Glasgow city-center walking tour with a local guide, George Square to the Gallery of Modern Art, plus street art and smart tips.
“Dress warm, light shower was annoying! Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Walking uphill was quite difficult for this old lady!”
Small-group Glasgow day trip with Glencoe and Loch Ness cruise, plus Cairngorms scenery, Fort William history, and plenty of photo stops.
“Our tour to Loch Ness was thoroughly enjoyable, with a journey that offered breathtaking scenery throughout. Our guide was attentive and ensured we paused at all the picturesque spots for photo opportunities and convenient pit stops, which were much appreciated. The only drawback was the length of the journey, which limited the time available at each stop. As multiple tour buses tended to arrive simultaneously at popular locations, this occasionally led to congestion. As a result, purchasing food became challenging, and at times, we had to forgo it altogether.”
Celtic Park Tour and Dine in Glasgow pairs a guided dugout and tunnel stadium tour with a 3-course meal at the panoramic Number 7 restaurant.
“The kids loved it , It was a great day out went for the meal afterwards and that was fantastic too well worth the money”
Spend a full day from Glasgow seeing Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry, with live commentary and optional Ness cruise.
“Misleading advertising. Described as small group, small van. Was a huge bus. Confusing information on departure location. Different locations.”
Roll through Glasgow on a vintage bus while enjoying a proper afternoon tea, plus quick views of top landmarks like Cathedral and the Clyde.
“Fantastic, food tour and drinks were fabulous friendly guide and driver, excellent value. Will definitely go again if we visit Glasgow”
2pm Glasgow street art walk from The Lighthouse, with mural stories, great guides, and a smooth 90-minute route.
“The guide David was excellent. It was easy going and informative with lots of local background information.”
Small-group day trip from Glasgow to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond, with a 1-hour cruise, expert stories, and efficient stops.
“Honest Nick was a great guide for our day trip to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond cruise. A guided castle tour is not to be missed— Steven was a thoroughly entertaining and informative guide. Could easily spend 3-4 hours on site. Lunch stop in Callander was especially enjoyable. Short drive to a relaxing cruise with sensational scenery. Fabulous day all around!”
Small-group Glasgow walking tour with Johnny and Mother Glasgow stories, from George Square to Glasgow Cathedral. 3 hours, English.
“Great introduction to Glasgow by the highly informative Johnny plus he sent us a comprehensive list of other things to do and places to visit.”
Step into Hampden Park in Glasgow with a guided stadium walk and Scottish Football Museum, plus time to explore at your pace.
“My friend and I took our boys for their birthday's and it was absolutely fantastic. Tom Kelly was our guide and he made it the amazing experience it was. We mentioned before arriving that it was a treat for the boys, for their birthday's and he let them lead the way out to the pitch and also gifted them with a football each, they were both delighted and had the best time, as did the mummy's. His personal strories and passion for football meant we got even more value for money. I cannot recommend this tour enough, we are looking forward to doing it again when our younger sons are…”
Evening Glasgow walk with Vincent: Dracula ties, ghosts, body snatching, and murder tales. Small group, no map needed.
“Personable, informative and fun.Really enjoyed the tales and walk about the town. Thank you for a great evening !”
Glasgow day trip to Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle with live commentary, scenic stops, and optional loch cruise add-ons.
“Boat ride was amazing. Driver Davey was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the sites and learned a bit of Scottish history.”
Small-group Outlander day tour from Glasgow with a comfy 16-seat coach, reserved castle admissions, and Scottish filming locations in one day.
“This tour was great. Our tour guide/driver was a young lady named Caitlin and her companion Ghost. She was nothing less of exceptional. Caitlin was knowledgeable, entertaining and accommodating. Moved us around from location to location, with timely snippet’s of knowledge, folklore and entertaining music. Maintained a great schedule which provided ample time to explore locations enjoy the atmosphere and take in the scenic locations. She was fantastic and if you can request a specific tour guide, she is the one.”
