Scotland · GLASGOW TOURS
Glasgow is a city break and a Highland trailhead at the same time. These 15 cover the architecture and the stadium at one end, Loch Lomond, Oban and Glencoe at the other, with prices and pickup points for each.
Spend about an hour behind the scenes at Celtic Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the home dressing room, boardroom, dugout, tunnel, pitchside area, and trophy displays. Guides such as Brian, John, Fiona, Robert, and Eric bring Celtic’s story to life, even for non-football fans.
“Being told some of the history about the birth of the club and the story of the wins about the trophys”
See Glasgow from an open-top double-decker bus on the Red Route, with live guides such as Luke and Jim from April to September, or use the Yellow Route’s electric buses in high season. Your one or two-day ticket covers major sights including the Cathedral, Kelvingrove, Riverside Museum, and Celtic Park.
“The Hop on Hop off Bus Tour was wonderful and informative. Purchase of 1 tour gave you access to two different tours. The audio feed was nice, but the busses with live guides was excellent.”
Ride through the West Highlands in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as James, George, Grant, or Caitlin. Stop at Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe, with local stories, photo stops, and time for lunch.
“Awesome tour and silly tour guide. Guide always cracking jokes and made the tour really engaging and fun. Would definitely recommend”
Start at George Square and walk through Glasgow’s historic center to the City Chambers, Strathclyde, Cathedral, Necropolis, street art, and Gallery of Modern Art. Local guides such as Louise, Stephen, Liz, and Gabe add humor, personal stories, and useful advice. Expect an outdoor walk of 1.5 to 2 miles.
“Great tour! Excellent, friendly local guide. Good overview of history of the old town, giving you information on where to spend more time.”
Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with an English-speaking driver-guide such as John, Maggie, James, or Cameron. See Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms, with a 50-minute cruise included.
“Tour was quite long but very enjoyable. Scenery was majestic and James’s knowledge was outstanding but his jokes not so much( sorry James). We stopped enough to enjoy the scenery and memorials.”
Spend about an hour inside Celtic Park with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Ken, Fiona, or Joe, visiting the dressing room, boardroom, tunnel, and dugout. Then enjoy a three-course meal at Number 7, with pitch views. Drinks cost extra, and the restaurant booking is 90 minutes after your tour time.
“Tour & food was outstanding. Took my newborn son as a Father’s Day treat from my partner highly recommend”
Travel from Glasgow through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Ben Nevis country, Loch Ness, and Pitlochry on an 11-hour-45-minute guided tour. Expect live commentary, photo stops, and an optional Loch Ness cruise. Guides such as Jack, Wee Davie, Michelle, and Alistair are known for lively storytelling.
“Our tour guide, Jack (Ginger) was AMAZING! He was so knowledgable, patient and amusing - he really made our Highlands tour something special. It was wonderful to get out into nature, see the most beautiful scenery and learn about the history of the Highlands. I am so glad we took the tour - it's not to be missed! And the hairy coos are adorable!!!”
Visit Glasgow’s Clydeside Distillery for a one-hour English tour of whisky production, the old Queens Dock site, and three guided tastings. Guides such as David, Julia, Matthew, and Austin R bring plenty of personality, while the whisky bar and cafe make it easy to stay longer.
“Informative and entertaining tour host. Nice facility and whisky tasting. Excellent whisky quality. Right on HOHO route which runs every 15 min or so. Book your tour ahead thru viator.”
Enjoy afternoon tea aboard a vintage Routemaster while touring Glasgow for about 70 to 90 minutes. Expect sandwiches, warm scones, petit fours, cupcakes, and unlimited tea or coffee. The crew, including Helen, Tallulah, and George, may add humor, music, and singalong fun, but this is not a fully guided sightseeing tour.
“Fantastic, food tour and drinks were fabulous friendly guide and driver, excellent value. Will definitely go again if we visit Glasgow”
Walk roughly two miles through central Glasgow with guides such as Grace, David, Liz, or Gabriel, stopping at seven major murals. Expect lively stories about Rogue One, Smug, The Rebel Bear, Billy Connolly, Glasgow history, and the city’s street art scene.
“Lots of walking but at an easy pace and well worth it Our guide David was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job Good sized group of 22 and he made sure everyone could hear him and were safe on the streets”
Leave Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach for Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, Callander, and Loch Lomond. Your driver-guide, such as Cameron, Maggie, Nick, or John, supplies history, music, local stories, and photo stops. Castle admission and a one-hour cruise are included.
“Peter from Glasgow!!! Fantastic driver with lots of interesting discussion. With some surprise stops. Stirling Castle was great. Peter your music selection was fantastic. Recommend. 10 out of 10.”
Join Johnny, the self-styled Glasgow Gander, for a three-hour city-centre walk from Royal Exchange Square to Glasgow Cathedral. Expect stories about Mother Glasgow, the cone-topped Duke of Wellington, Old Glasgow, street art, local drinks, architecture, and practical tips for food, pubs, and sights.
“Great introduction to Glasgow. Lots of information to cater to all different interests. Friendly host”
Spend about two hours at Glasgow’s Hampden Park, beginning with a one-hour guided stadium tour led by a host such as Arthur, George or Tom Kelly. Walk through the tunnel, visit dressing rooms and try a shot at goal, then explore the Scottish Football Museum at your own pace.
“It was a lovely experience getting to walk through the tunnel and very informative. It was a bit pricey for what it was though.”
Meet actor-guide Vincent at King’s Theatre for a two-hour evening walk through Glasgow’s darker past. Expect ghost stories, murder tales, body snatching, Dracula’s Scottish links, old buildings, props, jokes, and a finish near Queen Street. The tour is in English, limited to 15 people, and suited to ages 14 and up.
“Very good informative guide Vincent was very entertaining and kept us engaged for 2 hrs .A length walk but worth it”
Travel from Glasgow through Balloch, Loch Lomond, Aberfoyle, and the Trossachs before exploring Stirling Castle. Your driver-guide provides live stories, history, music, and local tips. The Loch Lomond cruise and castle admission cost extra, so plan your budget before departure.
“Was very enjoyable trip, the tour guide Marc was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable and went over and above to ensure everyone enjoyed their day”
Pick a loch, a castle or a still house.
