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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore Glasgow's music scene with this two hour guided walking tour of iconic venues in the Merchant City and East End.
Entertaining and informative, this tour has all the stories about the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in Glasgow.
The city has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. This tour will show you how and why.
Our guides are enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life.
The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar where customers can enjoy a 20% discount on food.
You don't need to be a music expert to enjoy the tour and even if you are, you may still learn new things. Jam-packed with anecdotes, the tour is designed to show a different side of Glasgow to both visitors and locals.
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Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure Point
159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ, UK
Meet your guide outside The Clutha Bar on Stockwell Street.
The Clutha Bar, Glasgow, United Kingdom One of Glasgow's best loved live music pubs, this Clydeside bar is covered with murals which showcase the diversity of the city's music scene through the years. 10 minutes
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom Britain’s oldest surviving music hall, the venerable Britannia Panopticon is still a working venue. As well as hosting legendary Scottish performers such as Harry Lauder, this atmospheric, hidden gem has seen stage stars ranging from Cary Grant to Stan Laurel. At present, due to Covid, we do not have access to Britannia Panopticon although we can still tell you all its great stories.
20 minutes
Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, United Kingdom The City Halls and Old Fruitmarket have been the location for many a memorable gig, including The Stranglers concert which led to punk rock being banned in Glasgow. 10 minutes
Tron Theatre, Glasgow, United Kingdom Now a leading theatre and concert venue, this building's history includes a devastating date with the notorious Hellfire Club. 5 minutes
Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, United Kingdom The Barrowland Ballroom is much loved by Glasgow gig-goers and its history is as colourful as the bands that have played here. 10 minutes
Barrowland Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom Barrowland Pathway artwork highlights many of the acts which have played its namesake venue. And from The Smiths and Simple Minds to David Bowie and Bob Dylan, we have brilliant stories about many of the big names who have played here. 15 minutes
St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom A beautiful, 18th century church turned live music venue, St Andrews has lively links to the biggest names in Scotland's cultural history. 5 minutes
50-60 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT, UK We finish on King's Court where your guide will reveal our theories about why Glasgow evolved its own, unique music scene. From Postcard Records to The 13th Note and Mono Bar, this is an area rich in stories about Glasgow's past and present music scenes. 10 minutes
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
Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
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.
Frances Mary H
20 Sep 2022
This is such a fun and interesting way to get to know your own city . Our tour guide was Fiona and she had so many interesting stories and facts the time just flew by . Lots of fun can’t recommend it enough .
guyw888
20 Sep 2022
Fiona was a terrific guide, knowledgeable about all genres of music and really interacted with the group. A number of our party had their own memories and stories which added to the experience. Highly recommended!
HappyJack12
06 Sep 2022
Excellent tour and the guide was very knowledgeable. Some great stories and an all round first class experience. Well worth the money, and I will definitely do the music mile tour.
This tour in
Glasgow
is organized by
Glasgow Music City Tours
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