The Dark and Secret Past of Glasgow Tour.

A great tour of Glasgow with one of Scotland's leading tour guides. This is a tour of Glasgow city center but it is really an introduction to Scotland, its history and culture with Glasgow as the theme. Whether Gordon is reciting poetry in George Square or discovering Glasgow's obscure slave trade, this tour has it all. Glasgow's Victorian and Edwardian architecture is pretty grand, but it also had some of the world's worst slums and dwellings all within a few hundred yards of each other.
Learn how Glasgow went from a small medieval rural town to the 'Second City of the Empire' and within a hundred years, the Industrial Revolution began. We will explore the city center, admiring the buildings, using small alleys and secret alleys that you would never find on your own. Each building has a story, from murders to political unrest, and Gordon will explore it with you.
Ends at Glasgow Cross (place of execution) or Glasgow's Medieval Cathedral.
We will see each other soon :)

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in English

Guide: Gordon

PRO

Guiding since 2020

I've had a long career as an engineer, military service, police officer, businessman, and judge, so I have quite a few stories. Since retiring about seven years ago, I trained as an actor and then started as a tour guide about five years ago. I truly love my city and have a lot of fun exploring it with guests and surprising them.

10 stops

2.5 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:14 S Frederick St, Glasgow G1 1HJ, UKDue to temporary major reconstruction works in our meeting area in George square Glasgow we will attempt to update the walk every morning. The main square is closed off. We now now meet 20 meters away, still on the square but near to the Piper Bar at its junction with Cochrane st.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

george squareGeorge Square is one of Glasgow's most iconic and popular tourist destinations. Located in the heart of the city, the square is home to a number of impressive buildings and monuments, including the City Chambers and the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The square is also a popular spot for events and festivals, and is often used for public demonstrations

Outside visit

Buchanan StreetBuchanan Street is one of Glasgow's main shopping streets. It is located in the city centre and runs from George Square to Argyle Street. The street is named after John Buchanan, a tobacco merchant and one of Glasgow's richest men in the 18th century. The street is home to a

Outside visit

Duke of Wellington statueThe world famous “Conehead”. Actually the Duke of Wellington outside the Gallery of Modern art. Which was once a tobacco Baron’s home!

10 stops

2.5 km walking

2 hours

Outside visit

Duke of Wellington statueThe world famous “Conehead”. Actually the Duke of Wellington outside the Gallery of Modern art. Which was once a tobacco Baron’s home!

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.