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Glasgow City, United Kingdom
Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
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Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
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Overview

With just one day in Glasgow, a private tour will ensure you check off all the highlights without feeling rushed by a fixed tour itinerary. On this half-day tour, see the People’s Palace, GoMA, and the Necropolis; admire landmarks such as the Glasgow Cathedral, the Duke of Wellington statue, and Mercat Cross; and get a taste of local life as you stroll around George Square, Glasgow Green, and Buchanan street.
  • Private Glasgow highlights tour
  • Check off popular attractions such as George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, and the People’s Palace
  • Stroll down Buchanan street and take in the views from Glasgow Green
  • Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Glasgow or those short on time
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off is included
  • This private tour ensures a personalized experience and can be customized to your preferences
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Complimentary Tea or Coffee during scheduled break
Professional guide
Hotel Meet & Greet (City Centre - within a walk to George Sq only)
Private walking tour
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Gratuities
Meet / drop-off from locations outside of City Centre (within a walk from George Sq)
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
George Square , George Square, Glasgow, UK
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Tall column at the centre of George Square

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Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
Glasgow Must Sees for 6-10
5/2/2019 - 7/7/2023
Monday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Glasgow Must Sees for 3
4/19/2021 - 7/7/2023
Monday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Glasgow Must Sees for 5
4/19/2021 - 7/7/2023
Monday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Glasgow Must Sees for 4
4/19/2021 - 7/7/2023
Monday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Glasgow Must Sees for 1-2
4/19/2021 - 7/7/2023
Monday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Wednesday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Thursday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday:09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Sunday:10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
This activity will end right where it started.If you're staying within 15 mins walk of the centre of Glasgow (George Square), our guide can meet you at your hotel. We can organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you in the port in Greenock morning, take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. After some wonderful Glasgow sightseeing, we'll get you safely back aboard later that afternoon. Up to 4 people  - £ 80 (E Class Mercedes, Audi A6 or similar) Up to 7 people  - £ 95 (people carrier) We can also organise an executive vehicle and a driver to meet and greet you at the Glasgow Airport and take you in comfort and style to Glasgow city where you will meet your personal tour guide. Up to 4 people - £ 30 (E Class Mercedes, Audi A6 or similar) Up to 7 people - £ 38 (people carrier)
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Multi-lingual guide (English, Spanish, Russian)
  • Please note that this is a walking tour without vehicle
  • Glasgow Port (Greenock) pickup and return by private vehicle can be arranged for additional cost on request
  • We can arrange vehicle hire for the tour for additional cost on request
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Glasgow Private Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour.
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What is the social distancing policy during Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Don’t take it if you are just stepping off a plane after 8 hours ." See review
  • "If you only have a few hours to spend, this tour is for you." See review
  • "Really a wonderful experience and I would recommend requesting Andrea as your guide." See review

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Glasgow Crash Course
Paul_B
, Jun 2022
Using architecture, statues, churches, universities, murals and even the graveyard tombstones,, out understanding of the Scottish history was broadened. Special thanks to our terrific tour guide, Zhanna, for this personalized and in depth experience! It was a delightful afternoon and we highly recommend this tour to future visitors to Glasgow!
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2022
Thank you so much for this wonderful review - it was truly a pleasure to give you this private tour!
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star-5
Great tour!!
Mary_S
, Apr 2022
Our tour guide was informative, knowledgeable and pleasant company. We felt like we saw as much of Glasgow as we possibly could without being rushed.
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star-5
Amazing!
Katherine_N
, Apr 2022
Private tours are the best. We had an amazing time, learned a lot and went at our pace. No issues with other people, no huddled groups drawing attention and we got to see what we wanted to see. I highly recommend this tour.
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star-5
Glasgow is Great!
4brendad
, Sep 2019
Loved our tour with Hailey! From start to finish was excellent all around. Our driver from the port, Mark was professional and super nice. He even stopped at his fave pastry place and brought us something for the ride back to the ship! Hailey was so knowledgeable and passionate about her transplanted home. We experienced all of Scotland weather in half a day, rain, wind, cloud, more rain then sunshine! Hailey made the history of Glasgow come alive and we truly loved the city. The humorous anecdotes that were interspersed meant you were never bored.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2019
Thanks so much for such a wonderful review - you've made Haley and all at Glasgow Private Tours very happy. Thanks for choosing us!
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star-5
Glasgow City Walking Tour
Gil_O
, Aug 2019
Our guide Hailey was the best- very conversational and knowledgeable of the area. Hailey also provided useful city tidbits of info which became useful in our remaining days in Glasgow. Highly recommend this tour.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2019
Haley is absolutely delighted with your kind comments! We're so pleased you had a positive experience and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a positive review.
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star-5
Awesome!
Kristi F
, Aug 2019
Johnny was so knowledgeable about Glasgow and very compassionate regarding my bad back that was acting up the morning we met. We hit all the hot spots and I learned a lot about your beautiful city. It was a delightful and informative day and I am very thankful to have met Johnny. Definitely give the tour a go!
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2019
Johnny is absolutely delighted you had a delightful experience, and we hope you back is better now! Thanks for your kind words and positive review!
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star-5
Walking tour of Glasglow
Marie_H
, Jul 2019
Our tour guide, Greg Barrowmen, did an outstanding job as he guided us through the high points of Glasglow. He was very happy to share the history and the love of his city with us, but, even more importantly, he was very attentive to the needs of our group, two of whom had difficulty walking in some of the hilly areas.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review. Greg is delighted you had a positive experience!
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star-5
Very pleasant
Marie_Q
, Jul 2019
Very pleasant tour . Knowledgeable guide named Johnny . He was very accommodating and pleasant when questions asked and when weather changed every three minutes . It is a long walking tour . . Don’t take it if you are just stepping off a plane after 8 hours .
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star-5
Great tour!
JnleygJ_B
, Jun 2019
Our guide was Elsa. We were very impressed with her great knowledge of the city and its history. The tour consisted of many interesting places. We chose to take the tour the first day we were in Glasgow, and it gave us a good overview of the city center while learning about the city's history. Elsa was just so sweet and friendly and we would definitely recommend this tour and Elsa as a guide.
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star-5
we so enjoyed her day with Greg are guy. He was from the Glasgow area and additive unique Spain and the City for us. We
Joann_M
, Jun 2019
Greg s a wonderful guide. Very fun and informative. He showed us a unique side of Glasgow, his home. We had requested Zhanna who was booked that day but Greg could guide with the best of them.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2019
Thanks so much for your positive review - Greg is delighted you enjoyed your tour!
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star-5
Excellent way to see Glasgow
Susan_M
, May 2019
Our Tour Guide Zhanna met us at the train station and took us on a wonderful walking tour of Glasgow. She kept the pace to our liking, stopping longer at certain places we found particularly interesting and moving along in others. If you only have a few hours to spend, this tour is for you. Zhanna is extremely knowledgeable, has a great sense of humor, and made certain that we had recommendations for shopping and lunch after our tour was over. We were also treated to a little tea break which gave us an opportunity to rest a bit in the middle of the tour.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2019
We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Zhanna - it really means a lot to us! Come back and visit our wonderful city again in the future
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star-5
Wonderful tour of the city!
DayTrip34750185574
, May 2019
Phillip was a fantastic guide through Glasgow, and we learned so many interesting facts about the city and country during our time walking through Glasgow.
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icon Response from Host , Jun 2019
Philip is absolutely delighted to hear you had a good time - thanks so much for your positive review!
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star-5
Our tour guide Andrea was friendly...
cochelljoanne
, Sep 2018
Our tour guide Andrea was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. She met us at our hotel and our walking tour began! She told us stories about the history of Glasgow that I will never forget. She was helpful and encouraged questions. Really a wonderful experience and I would recommend requesting Andrea as your guide. I will return to Glasgow!
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star-5
Karen’s Glasgow experience
Karen_F
, Aug 2018
Halie walked us all over Glasgow and shared many stories of her new adopted city and country. As it turned out Halie was born and raised in the USA. It was great fun to get to spend the time learning why she loves her new home.
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star-4
We saw so much on this tour. It was...
Carla_S
, Aug 2018
We saw so much on this tour. It was perfect for us since we were only in Glasgow one afternoon. Walking the tour really brought the city to life for us.
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star-4
My guide was Andrea - pleasant and...
Laura C
, May 2018
My guide was Andrea - pleasant and knowledgable about the city. Very nice pace and had plenty of time to visit sites, read posters/signs and enjoy the city and it's history. Would recommend this tour!
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star-5
My guides were excellent. They were...
Nikke J
, Apr 2018
My guides were excellent. They were friendly and informative. I appreciated the information they provided and the conversation throughout our tour. I would highly recommend!
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It was excellent, Haley- the tour...
tblaber
, Nov 2017
It was excellent, Haley- the tour guide was not only very knowledgeable but also a joy to be around. She made Glasgow come alive. I truly enjoyed it.
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Superb. Attention to detail and...
Evelyn W
, Oct 2017
Superb. Attention to detail and interesting conversation and commentary was appreciated. Not rushed whatever. Concert regarding our requests and security was much appreciated.
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star-5
Amazing guide! The time flew by as...
Ann-Marie H
, Aug 2017
Amazing guide! The time flew by as we wandered through Glasgow and our family learned so much more with our 1:1 experience than we would have done, with any other tour. Our 10 year old daughter was engaged and interested for all 5 hours! Highly recommend.
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