Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
Show more

Glasgow Private Self-Guided Tour

icon 2 to 3 hours Mobile ticket
Tickets from € 10.97

Select your date

November 2024
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30

You can select up to 15 travellers in total

0

Adult (5 - 99)

Maximun: 15
+
-
Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, Alex will guide you through the centuries of history around Glasgow. You'll have the chance to stroll around the city at your own pace, the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. Glasgow has its humble beginnings with the arrival of St. Mungo, the founder of this vibrant city, who will be our constant companion throughout the tour. Discover astonishing places such as Glasgow Cathedral, the Medieval city centre surrounding it, the Old Tolbooth Steeple (a really instagramable spot), our Merchant City and our innumerable painted murals. If you are into Outlander, you're in luck! we will see some filming spots. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).
See more
  • You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
  • Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
  • 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
  • Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
  • Alex will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
  • Live Guide
  • Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
Departure Point

Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ, UK All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!

Return Details

St. Enoch, Glasgow G1 4DF, UK The tour finishes at St. Enoch Subway Station, near the Roman Fort.

  • Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    This version of Glasgow Cathedral is from 1197 after the original Cathedral fell victim to a fire just after being built in 1136. Since then, however, the Cathedral has never been unroofed and the worship of God has been carried out within its walls for more than 800 years. Discover one of the emblems of Glasgow and all its surroundings alongside Alex in this amazing experience.
    30 minutes
  • Castle St, Glasgow G4 0UZ, UK
    The Necropolis is Glasgow’s most famous graveyard. It was established in 1831, copying the Parisian graveyard Père Lachaise. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, rich inhabitants of Glasgow wanted to present themselves adequately even after their death, therefore the entire graveyard is built to impress. The Necropolis stretches over 37 acres which equals about 15 football (that is soccer) fields, or just about 150.000m2.
    15 minutes
  • Provand's Lordship, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    This lovely stone building has been called the Provand’s Lordship since the late nineteenth century. Before it was known as the Hospital of St Nicholas.
  • 287 High St, Glasgow G4 0QS, UK
    Glasgow is famous for its murals. There are countless murals all over the city, displaying the history and culture of Glasgow. They were created to revitalise neglected walls and gable ends as well as an attempt to change perceptions about street art. Discover this amazing trail in our tour!
  • University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Strathclyde University is one of the three major universities in Glasgow. A must-see location with a variety of murals and interesting architecture to discover as well.
    15 minutes
  • George St, Glasgow G4 0QR, UK
    This mural shows a mother lovingly cradling a baby and it is a futuristic representation of St. Mungo. Discover all the incredible details and history of this mural and the Saint who inspired it.
    5 minutes
  • Tolbooth Steeple, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Immerse yourself as early as the fifteenth century! The first official record of this building is from 1626 and since then it was the Town Clerk’s office, the Justice Court, the Town Council and right at the top (for security reasons) the jail. Understand how years have affected this particular building and how it has changed over time.
  • Tron Theatre, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    You are looking at the tower of Tron church which today is Tron Theatre and the street that it is located on is called Trongate. Originally it was known as Saint Thenew’s Gait because it was situated along the way to the supposed site of Thenew’s burial. As a reminder, Thenew, or how she is more commonly known today as Saint Enoch, is Saint Mungo’s mother. Why could this building be so memorable to us?
  • Glasgow Police Museum, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Glasgow had the first police force in the entirety of Great Britain and its history from 1800 to 1975 is exhibited in this museum. Here, you can gain insight into the people, events and other factors which contributed to the founding, development and progress of the City of Glasgow police force.
  • Merchant City, Glasgow G1 1NQ, UK
    This mural is called ‘Fellow Residents of Glasgow’ and was painted by Smug. This mural of a hiker foraging for mushrooms in the woodlands appears to be straight out of a fairy-tale. All animals you see in this mural can be found in Glasgow’s parks and green spaces. The animals appear through what looks like holes in the wall.
  • 98 Ingram St, Glasgow G1 1EX, UK
    The church was originally built in 1824 replacing an older version. It was designed by English architect Thomas Rickman in the gothic revival style. On the graveyard, you will find the graves of tobacco merchants Andrew Buchanan and John Glassford. The older Ramshorn cemetery, now partly covered by Ingram Street, was the ‘fashionable’ – and expensive – place to be buried in Glasgow in the eighteenth century before the Necropolis become the new place to be buried on.
    5 minutes
  • Merchant City, Glasgow, UK
    In this spot, you can see a statue of Mercury, the Roman God of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, poetry, travellers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves. Mercury stands on a marble plinth and is one of two sculptures of Mercury made by Alexander Sandy Stoddart. The statues represent the Italian quarter of Merchant City.
  • City Chambers, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    The City Chambers were completed in 1888 and inaugurated by Queen Victoria who is honoured with a statue at the opposite end of George Square. They are also a site used as the registry office in the City of Westminster of London in a famous series. Can you guess which one?
  • George Square, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    George Square is named after King George III and initially was laid out as early as 1781 as part of a scheme to create a grid-style city centre in typical Georgian style but the square was not developed for another 20 years!
  • Duke of Wellington Statue, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    We'll be passing by one of the emblems of Glasgow, which you might find a bit bizarre. You will learn all about it and also all about its inhabitants' sense of humour.
  • Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    A must visit in the city of Glasgow. We'll let you know everything you need to know about this incredible Gallery.
  • 97 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3HF, UK
    This establishment is from 1983. The interior is inspired by the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the tea room itself is modelled on Kate Cranston’s Ingram Street tea rooms from the early 1900s. Alex will tell you the origin story of these Tea Rooms.
  • Buchanan Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    You have arrived in the twenty-first century. From the Middle Ages at the Cathedral to the tobacco merchants of the eighteenth and nineteenth century, past the shenanigans of the 1990s, you are now in the lively centre of today's Glasgow.
    10 minutes
  • The Lighthouse, Glasgow, United Kingdom
    The Lighthouse is a visitor centre, exhibition space and event venue situated in the heart of Glasgow.
  • Mitchell St, Glasgow G1, UK
    This is the final Smug mural you'll be seeing on this tour. It is called ‘Honey, I shrunk the Kids’ and is referred to as photo-realistic street art.
  • St. Enoch, Glasgow G1 4DF, UK
    Fittingly, we are finishing this tour close to St Enoch subway station which sums up the full circle of the tour.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You must download Pandemic Tours app, once your booking is confirmed for you to enjoy the tour: www.pandemictoursapp.com
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Christine J
    27 Apr 2023
    This was such an amazing tour! I walked around and read at each stop aloud to 2 friends. We took detours and looked around and grabbed bites of eat as we saw and researched interesting restaurants. We stopped and spoke with a local who recommended all the food and stops listed at the very end of this tour. Those same locals bought us Irn Bru and raved about Paesanos pizza, we are headed there for dinner. I would recommend this tour and I will look for self guided tours from here on out. Also, it's over 10k steps of walking. ????????
    lottief175
    19 Feb 2023
    This was such a good way to learn about the city. It's accessible and easy to use, especially for a solo traveller, and Alex is an engaging storyteller and guide. There was plenty of historical detail and interesting facts, and I really love the flexibility - you can go completely at your own pace, and take breaks if you want at cafes or museums and art galleries along the way. It kept me busy all day. Highly recommend!
    brodys640
    22 Jan 2023
    This is the first time my partner and I have done a self-guided tour and it was very interesting. The app tells you exactly where to go and it was very easy to use, and Alex's story-telling was entertaining. I liked her voice, her narration was great and she was incredibly knowledgeable on the history of Glasgow. The tour took about 2 hours and there was plenty to see along the way. Overall a great experience and I would definitely recommend booking the tour, it's a fantastic way to get your bearings in Glasgow.
    This tour in Glasgow is organized by Pandemic Tours

    The tickets have been added to your basket

    Tickets in your cart: 0

    Current total (incl. VAT): € 0.00


    Continue shopping Go to checkout

    We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
    How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.

    New review

    Bad Disappointing Average Good Very good
    0 / 120
    0 / 255