Tours in Glasgow

Explore the city on foot with a wide range of walking tours, from guided to self-led experiences. Whether you're into street art, history or hidden gems, there's a tour for you.

Guided walking tours

• Walking Tours in Glasgow: Friendly guides lead themed tours covering street art, Mackintosh, the city centre and more. Or you can request a bespoke tour. Visit Walking Tours in Glasgow to find out more.

• Glasgow Gander: Informal city centre tour packed with stories and local recommendations from expert guides. Book at Glasgow Gander.

• Wee Écosse: Public and private tours in French, covering the city centre, west end and architecture. Book your tour at Wee Écosse.

• Glasgow Football Tour: Learn about the city's unique football culture through entertaining and informative stories. Subway and dog-friendly tours are also available. Visit Glasgow Football Tour to book.

• Glasgow Central Tours: Go behind the scenes at Glasgow Central Station and explore its hidden vaults. Check out Glasgow Central Tours for more details.

• Paisley Tours: Just outside Glasgow, explore the historic town of Paisley with passionate local guides. Visit Paisley Tours to book.

Self-guided and interactive tours

• Walking Heads: Audio tours you can enjoy at your own pace, with topics like music and architecture. Go to the Walking Heads for more info.

• Go Quest Adventures: A self-guided city centre tour that doubles as a treasure hunt. Find out more about this tour at Go Quest Adventures.

• Treasure Hunt Glasgow: Follow maps and clues on a fun, interactive journey through the city. Visit Treasure Hunt Glasgow to book.

If you’re short on time, a cycling tour around Glasgow is a great way to see lots of the city in a morning or afternoon.

Check out Glasgow Bike Tours to explore their cycling tours. Or visit Gallus Pedals to see the range of tours they have on offer. Their routes cover good cycling surfaces and are suitable for a range of fitness levels.

The Glasgow Art Trail takes in the public artworks of the city centre. Cycle 10 miles and see stunning murals and sculptures. Visit Walk Wheel Cycle Trust for route details.

Step aboard the City Sightseeing Glasgow bus tour to see some of the city's most popular attractions. The new yellow route makes it easier than ever to visit attractions in the east end and southside. You can hop on and off as often as you like at any of the stops on the route. Visit City Sightseeing Glasgow to book.

Red Bus Bistro’s vintage Routemaster bus tour offers something special, dining onboard. Enjoy afternoon tea or pizza and wine, as you tour around some of Glasgow’s top sights. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. You can book by visiting Red Bus Bistro.

Hop on board Navvies’ Barge for a relaxing day along the Forth and Clyde Canal. Choose between a short or a long trip, and sip on a warming hot drink as you enjoy the journey. Head to Navvies Barge to book.

Speed down the River Clyde on an exhilarating boat trip with Seaforce Powerboats. Take in some of Glasgow’s well-known landmarks such as the Riverside Museum and Tall Ship. Find out more at Seaforce Power Boats.

The Waverley is the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer. Sail from the Glasgow Science Centre and visit some beautiful places along the Clyde coast. Choose from sailings in May or October and book at Waverley Excursions.

Looking to find out more about the beauty of Glasgow’s architecture? How about the magic of Charles Rennie Mackintosh? The city's fantastic attraction tours cover these and so much more.

• City Chambers: Marvel at the beauty of Glasgow City Chambers in George Square. Tours are free and take place at 10.30am and 2.30pm from Monday to Friday. Find out more via Glasgow City Council.

• University of Glasgow: The iconic grounds of the University of Glasgow campus in the west end are beautiful to explore. Visit the University of Glasgow to take a self-guided tour and discover Glasgow’s very own Hogwarts.

• House for an Art Lover: Explore the beauty of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh-designed House for an Art Lover. You do this at your own pace with your very own audio headset guide. Find out more at House for an Art Lover.

• Mackintosh at the Willow: Enjoy a guided tour of the beautifully restored Mackintosh at the Willow Tea Rooms. And why not stay for a tasty treat afterwards? Tours take place every day at 9am, 10am and 11am. Visit Mackintosh at the Willow to book and experience another Charles Rennie Mackintosh gem.

• The Burrell Collection: The UK Art Fund Museum of the Year (2023) holds free drop-in tours each week. From general tours to themed tours to LGBTQ+ tours, find out the daily schedule on The Burrell Collection.

Explore the city's musical history on foot with Glasgow Music City Tours. The tours bring stories of Glasgow’s legendary music scene to life. Visit Glasgow Music City Tours to book.

Dance your way through the city with Silent Disco Adventure. They offer a 60-minute tour with tunes provided via headsets. Check out the Silent Adventures website for details.

Get ready to embark on a delicious journey through Glasgow. For foodies, there are a number of tours to help you discover the city's vibrant culinary scene. You can also explore Glasgow's rich brewing history with a guided tour, or sample local gin or whisky at a nearby distillery.

Food and drink tours

• Eat Walk Glasgow Food Tour: Take a journey through the heart of Glasgow. You’ll discover hidden gems and iconic establishments. Book at Eat Walk Tours.

• Glasgow Food and Drink Tour: Explore local and independent eateries, and delve into the history and culture. Choose between the west end tour or the recently launched Merchant City tour. Visit The Glasgow Food and Drink Tour for details.

• Whisky and pub tours: Join the Once Upon a Whisky Tour or the Scottish Rogue pub crawl for stories, tastings, and a true Glasgow welcome. You'll visit some of Glasgow's best bars or surrounding distilleries. Book at Once Upon a Whisky or Scottish Rogue.

Brewery tours

• Tennent's Wellpark Brewery: Home to one of Scotland's most loved brands. Enjoy a tour and tasting experience at the world-famous brewery. Check out Tennent’s tours to book.

• Drygate Brewery:  The UK's first experiential brewery. Watch the brewers work their magic as you sample four of the brewery's fantastic beers. Visit Drygate to find out more.

• West Brewery: This beer has ‘Glaswegian heart’ and a ‘German head’ with all beers brewed under the German Purity Law of 1516. Visit West Beer to book.

Glasgow has a wealth of football history. In the east end, you can take a guided tour of Celtic's stadium, Celtic Park. Visit Celtic FC to find out more and book tickets.

You can also go south of the River Clyde and visit the stadium of their rivals, Rangers. The Ibrox club offers stadium and museum tours, and you can check out Rangers for more info.

Or why not visit Scotland’s National Stadium? Take the Hampden Park tour and see some fascinating exhibits at the Scottish Football Museum. Go to Scottish Football Museum to book.

Discover Glasgow from the comfort of your very own chauffeur-driven car. Glasgow Taxis, Little's and Saltire Private Hire offer bespoke tours of the city. Go to either Glasgow Taxis, Littles or Saltire Private Hire to find out more.

Glasgow is perfectly located to discover the beauty of wider Scotland. Here are some Scottish tours to enjoy:

• Cruise Loch Lomond: Take to the waters of Loch Lomond by joining a boat trip with Cruise Loch Lomond. Leave from either Tarbet or Luss and book a ticket at Cruise Loch Lomond.

• Rabbie’s: Islands, castles, whisky and more – Rabbie’s offer a selection of mini-coach tours from Glasgow. Visit Rabbie’s to find out more.

• Timberbush: Discover the rest of Scotland from Glasgow with 1, 2, 3 and 5-day tour options by Timberbush Tours. Head to Timberbush Tours to book.

• Discover Scotland: Hop aboard a coach tour with Discover Scotland and enjoy Scottish beauty spots such as Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Isle of Skye. Visit Discover Scotland to find out more.