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Explore Glasgow's famous music scene with a two hour guided walk around the city's music mile.
From the Royal Concert Hall to the famous King Tut’s, via Glasgow's Conservatoire, this is a whistle-stop guide around the city centre, an area teeming with music venues past and present.
Glasgow has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. Walk with us and we will show you why.
The guides are enthusiastic music fans, performers and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life.
A little over a mile in length, the Music Mile tour covers diverse genres and eras from dancehall and traditional jazz to punk, pop, and today's guitar heroes.
It has plenty of detail for the dedicated music fans but, like all our tours, it is packed with great stories that will entertain the casual fan who wants a different way to see the city.
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Departure Point
2 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3NY, UK
Meet your guide at top of steps leading to Sauchiehall Street entrance of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom This is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Celtic Connections - the world's biggest winter music festival.
While here, we time travel back and hear tales from the heyday of the Empire. A former neighbour of the Concert Hall, the Empire is long gone but its fierce reputation for having the UK's most critical and passionate audience lives on.
15 minutes
The Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Pavillion has hosted everyone from Houdini and Charlie Chaplin to Sydney Devine, Glasgow's very own rhinestone cowboy.
The former Odeon gets a mention here. First and foremost a cinema, it was also a stomping ground for bands like The Beatles, Little Richard and The Rolling Stones.
10 minutes
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, United Kingdom At the Conservatoire, your guide has plenty of stories about associated hobbits, Outlander stars, Dr Who actors and even Bob Dylan, an unlikely fan of the bagpipes. 10 minutes
Nice 'n' Sleazy, Glasgow, United Kingdom The tour pauses at Nice 'n' Sleazy, a big-hearted dive bar that plays an instrumental part in nurturing young talent. As well as offering the opportunity for guests to buy a refreshment, Sleazy's is where we tell visitors all the rock 'n' roll legends from the late, lamented Apollo.
It is also where guests hear about the changing sounds of Sauchiehall Street, an area that has been the city's night-time playground for decades.
20 minutes
King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Music Mile tour finishes at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut where you have the opportunity to follow in the early footsteps of Oasis, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers.
Depending on access, there may be the chance to stand under the lights at King Tut’s and grab a selfie on the stage that helped launch so many great acts.
15 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 14 due to licensing laws.
Route contains steep inclines and stairs. Please contact local supplier to discuss mobility issues.
Weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Catspyjamas42
22 Apr 2023
Highly recommended. Great tour around various entertainment venues, past and present. Phil was really friendly and knowledgeable about the history associated with the venues. Brought back a lot of memories of many nights out! We are looking forward to the Merchant City tour in the near future.
ruthbO9309DF
15 Apr 2023
Very informative, interesting and a trip down down memory lane - great afternoon out - highly recommend!
Carol M
03 Sep 2022
Entertaining and informative music tour. Phil had great stories to tell and is clearly an expert in this area. His passion for music and the arts shone through. A small suggestion.. perhaps widen focus from his 90s passion as audience was 30s - late 60s. Having said that I'll defo be signing up for the morning tour which takes in the east end ofc the city.. loved it and highly recommend
This tour in
Glasgow
is organized by
Glasgow Music City Tours
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