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~ GLASGOW TOURS ~
If you only have a short time to visit a city, the only thing to do is take a city tour. Glasgow has made it so very easy offering any number of tours by bike, bus and of on foot. How and what you wish to experience is down to your own personal taste, budget, and time available to you. Here’s a taste of what may just be the right fit for you. Remember this year, in the wake of public health restrictions, it is advisable to book your tours early to get the time and date that you want.
When staying with any of our McQuade Hotels in Glasgow’s vibrant West End, we make it our mission to keep you connected to best that Glasgow can offer. That’s why we always recommend the Glasgow Central Tours — a spellbinding trip through the hidden tunnels of Glasgow Central Station. It’s quirky, educational, and 100% Glaswegian.
It’s time to embark on a Red Bus Bistro adventure to experience Glasgow at a pace that allows you to savour something to eat and a drink. You can see the most well-known landmarks and sights in Glasgow on each one-and-a-half hour, £42.50 trip. Afternoon Tea or Dinner are options included in the antique bus tours; reservations are advised.
If you’ve always wanted to get a behind the scenes glimpse of Tennent’s brewery, the wait is over. Get up close and personal with the history of the man himself, Hugh Tennent, and the story of why Tennent’s beer remains one of Glasgow’s most popular beers to this day. The brewery in Duke Street is open 5 days a week to guide you thorough the history and you can even book a masterclass.
An unusual yet popular tour, the Necropolis in Glasgow offers walking tours for visitors to who want to learn about the fascinating history of this 37-acre cemetery. Due to limited numbers permitted on each tour, early booking is advised.
View Glasgow from a different angle as you cruise down the river Clyde. Each tour lasts approx. 1 hour, and ticket prices start from £5 per child and £10 per adult.
Eco friendly tours following COP26 in Glasgow resonate so much more with tourists now. Bike tours in Glasgow are not just for the super fit, anyone willing to get on a bike will really enjoy visiting the main visitor attractions on two wheels!
Every major city in the world has their own version of the hop-on-hop-off tours, and so does Glasgow. Take in the sites at your own pace or enjoy a fast-paced tours of the city if you are time poor.
Glasgow is a city made for walking. You’ll find a local Glaswegian expert who can bring the city to life right before your eyes and have some great banter and fun along the way. Not surprisingly the Glasgow Pub Tour and City Centre Tours are top sellers.
Day trips from Glasgow are incredibly popular with most visitors looking to escape the city lights for at least one day during their stay. No one does them better than Rabbie’s Tours, who have years of experience in bringing guests to the likes of the Isle of Skye, The Highlands, Loch Lomond and so many more stunning places dotted around Scotland. Day tours from £35.00 per person.
Everyday is a school day as the saying goes, and a visit to the Waverly Paddle Steamer will leave you just that little bit more educated than before. A great day out in Glasgow as you experience a trip on the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.
Walking Tours in Glasgow
Glasgow is a city made for walking. You’ll find a local Glaswegian expert who can bring the city to life right before your eyes and have some great banter and fun along the way. Not surprisingly the Glasgow Pub Tour and City Centre Tours are top sellers.
Rabbies Tours
Day trips from Glasgow are incredibly popular with most visitors looking to escape the city lights for at least one day during their stay. No one does them better than Rabbie’s Tours, who have years of experience in bringing guests to the likes of the Isle of Skye, The Highlands, Loch Lomond and so many more stunning places dotted around Scotland. Day tours from £35.00 per person.
Waverly Paddle Steamer
Everyday is a school day as the saying goes, and a visit to the Waverly Paddle Steamer will leave you just that little bit more educated than before. A great day out in Glasgow as you experience a trip on the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.
Bike Tours in Glasgow
Eco friendly tours following COP26 in Glasgow resonate so much more with tourists now. Bike tours in Glasgow are not just for the super fit, anyone willing to get on a bike will really enjoy visiting the main visitor attractions on two wheels!
Hop- on Hop- off tours
Every major city in the world has their own version of the hop-on-hop-off tours, and so does Glasgow. Take in the sites at your own pace or enjoy a fast-paced tours of the city if you are time poor.
Necropolis
An unusual yet popular tour, the Necropolis in Glasgow offers walking tours for visitors to who want to learn about the fascinating history of this 37-acre cemetery. Due to limited numbers permitted on each tour, early booking is advised.
River Clyde Cruises
View Glasgow from a different angle as you cruise down the river Clyde. Each tour lasts approx. 1 hour, and ticket prices start from £5 per child and £10 per adult.
Glasgow Central Tours
When staying with any of our McQuade Hotels in Glasgow’s vibrant West End, we make it our mission to keep you connected to best that Glasgow can offer. That’s why we always recommend the Glasgow Central Tours — a spellbinding trip through the hidden tunnels of Glasgow Central Station. It’s quirky, educational, and 100% Glaswegian.
Tennent’s Brewery
If you’ve always wanted to get a behind the scenes glimpse of Tennent’s brewery, the wait is over. Get up close and personal with the history of the man himself, Hugh Tennent, and the story of why Tennent’s beer remains one of Glasgow’s most popular beers to this day. The brewery in Duke Street is open 5 days a week to guide you thorough the history and you can even book a masterclass.
Red Bistro Bus Tour
It’s time to embark on a Red Bus Bistro adventure to experience Glasgow at a pace that allows you to savour something to eat and a drink. You can see the most well-known landmarks and sights in Glasgow on each one-and-a-half hour, £42.50 trip. Afternoon Tea or Dinner are options included in the antique bus tours; reservations are advised.
Scottish Whiskey Distillery Tours
The number of Scottish distilleries has mushroomed in recent times due to the sheer popularity of one of Scotland’s most beloved beverages. With over 130 active distilleries in Scotland, getting to visit one is easier than you think. Always an interesting tour.
Football Stadium Tours
The beautiful game has a lot to offer soccer fans in Glasgow. Whichever team you support you’ll enjoy following in the footsteps of your own football legends.
The Ibrox, a stadium that is home to Rangers Football Club. Experience the stadium tour that allows you to “access all areas”, including the managers room and the blue room. Tours operate on non-match days only.
Celtic Park will not disappoint. An iconic stadium, experience a behind the scenes look at the club and a walk through its own history.
Follow in the footsteps of Scottish soccer legends when you take a visit the national football museum at Hampden Park. The museum is currently open three days a week.
Celtic Park Tours
Celtic Park will not disappoint. An iconic stadium, experience a behind the scenes look at the club and a walk through its own history.
Hampden Stadium
Follow in the footsteps of Scottish soccer legends when you take a visit the national football museum at Hampden Park. The museum is currently open three days a week
Rangers Ibrox Tours
The Ibrox, a stadium that is home to Rangers Football Club. Experience the stadium tour that allows you to “access all areas”, including the managers room and the blue room. Tours operate on non-match days only.
Things to see and do in Glasgow
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh continues to gather new fans of his work, and his legacy continues as visitors gather to enjoy tours, trips and attractions all in the name of this design genius.
Top Attractions
We want you to get to know Glasgow and love it as much as we do. With so many tourist attractions to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding where NOT to visit. As a city break destination Glasgow has everything you need and more.
Food and Drink in Glasgow
The diversity of restaurants, bars and innovation happening in the food and drink scene in Glasgow is astounding. Local producers thrive in showcasing the best of both Scottish and international cuisines.
Shopping
If shopping is your preferred pastime, then Glasgow is where to go. We’ve got the “Style Mile”. We’ve got numerous shopping centres and of course a wide range of independent and vintage shops.
Outdoor Activities
Glasgow has an amazing array of public parks and green spaces both within and in the surroundings, especially around the West End.
Event Venues in Glasgow
Glasgow is renowned for its buzzing event and festival schedule. Night and Day 365 days of the year there’s live music, theatre performances and sports events taking place.
WHAT'S ON
Your essential guide to all the latest events, festivals, gigs in Glasgow and more.
Tours
Whatever your preferred mode of transport Glasgow has a range of tours to enjoy by bus, bike, coach, car or on foot.
Things to do
As cities go, Glasgow really does cater for everyone from babies through to the elder years.
