£630
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This private tour of Glasgow shows you Scotland’s largest City, a Victorian metropolis with a strong industrial heritage and grand city centre.
During the Industrial Revolution the city was at the centre of heavy engineering and shipbuilding. We’ll explore the varied and interesting sights and sounds of this bustling and cosmopolitan destination and find out why the Glaswegians are considered the most friendly people in the Uk!
The day also includes an optional walking tour around the city centre, George Square and Royal Exchange Square area and even a ride on their quirky underground train!
This bespoke luxury private tour of Scotland is hosted by your knowledgable, friendly local tour guide. We'll tell you the history, folklore and stories, really bringing the places and landscapes to life! We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.
All our tours are conducted in luxury Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans, with great personal space, sumptuous leather seats, A/C and panoramic windows.
RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
People’s Palace
The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens is a museum, public space and glasshouse opened in 1898 to help revive the outlook of the deprived and polluted East end of Glasgow. The Duloton fountain was built by the Royal Doulton company to commemorate Queen Victoria’s reign and was gifted to the city in 1888.
Glasgow Cathedral
The oldest Cathedral in Mainland Scotland, also known as St Mungo’s Cathedral, is the oldest building in Glasgow. Built from the 12th century onwards, The Cathedral has an interesting history in Christianity, The Reformation and the modern day. The nearby Necropolis graveyard is accessible across the ‘Bridge of Sighs’.
Clydeside
As the centre of industrial Scotland the Clydeisde shipyards built over 30,000 ships for international trade, pleasure, the Great War and second world war. If we’re lucky we’ll spot the Waverley paddle steamer, one of the last remaining examples of pleasure cruisers that once plied the River Clyde and west coast.
Kelvingrove
Opened for the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901, this impressive Victorian museum and nearby botanical gardens is the best example of late-Victorian public works in Scotland. Admire the handsome sandstone frontage and step inside 22 galleries and displays.
S.E.C
Built on disused dock lands, the Scottish Event Campus and SSE Hydro music venue are an impressive symbol of regeneration. They host concerts, exhibitions and events throughout the year and attract visitors from across the Uk.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Perhaps the most famous Glaswegian of all time, Charlies Rennie Mackintosh was an acclaimed architect and designer. Active in the early 1900’s, his work can be found across Glasgow including the Glasgow School of art, The Willow Tearooms, Scotland Street School and The Lighthouse. His style is also reflected in The House for an Art Lover which was built in 1996. Sadly a fire gutted the Glasgow School of Art but a restoration project is underway. We will see these works as we tour the city.
Merchant City
Dating back to 1750, the trading district of Glasgow that was key in the building of the British Empire. Once lined with warehouses and offices, the impressive Merchant City today hosts trendy boutiques and exciting restaurants and bars. Explore the cobbled streets and learn about the importance of trade with the rest of the world.
East end & Barras market
A vibrant area full of personality, the East end of Glasgow features iconic cultural landmark The Barrowland Ballroom and nearby Barras market, where locals grab a bargain on market days!
Victorian Mansions
The Southside of Glasgow has some of the most impressive Victorian private mansions in Scotland. Built in the 1880’s, this prosperous parkland neighbourhood gives an insight to how Glaswegian merchants lived.
Glasgow Murals
Over the past few years 29 murals have been painted on the urban landscape of Glasgow. Depicting Glasgow life and Scottish heritage, these beautiful murals have transformed previously bland parts of the city.
Suggested tour route
- Distance Instructions
Tour Gallery
Glasgow Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Places this tour visits
No two tours are the same, but these are popular places to see on the Full Day City of Glasgow Discovery Private Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the frequently asked questions about our Full Day City of Glasgow Discovery Private Tour, however if you have a specific question please contact us
Absolutely! Almost all of the places we visit have toilets / restrooms. Because this is a private tour, we can stop when you need us to.
For day tours the final balance (plus any extras like admission tickets) is due 24 hours before the tour.
For multi-day tours the final balance is due 30 days before the tour.
Our climate is famous for being unpredictable. We provide umbrellas in our vans but if the weather isn’t working in our favour, just wait 5 minutes and it will change! Please don’t rely on the forecast either, it is invariably wrong!
We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket and shoes suitable for walking over rough ground / cobbles, especially if visiting rural locations! Other than that, just bring yourself!
Absolutely! Please contact us if you’d like to make an amendment to one of our suggested itineraries or would like a customised tour.
Yes, we can end the tour in a different location from the start point. Please let us know if this is what you need. For locations further than 100 miles from the start point there maybe a charge.
We use Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans. They are modern, luxurious and safe vehicles with a Euro N-Cap rating of 5 stars. They come with privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, reclining leather seats, dual-zone air conditioning and unlimited high-speed WiFi. Learn more about our vehicles.
Our Mercedes V Class minivans come in two configurations, a 6 passenger version and a 7 passenger version.
Yes, we can meet you at the airport and have plenty of space for baggage.
Yes, most of our tours are suitable for cruise ship shore excursions and we’ll meet you at the quayside.
Yes, our vehicle can accommodate most mobility scoters and wheelchairs. They normally require two people to lift in and out of the vehicle so one of your party will be needed to help. Note that if there is a scooter then the baggage space is limited.
Support animals are welcome onboard however we typically ask for them to stay on the floor of the vehicle.
The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Entrance to attractions etc is on top but we can manage that for you and add it to the invoice.
Yes, there are a range of different options on each trip, from a historic tavern to a quaint cafe or bakery. We’ll make reservations to ensure that our lunch stop is quick and tasty!
A few days before the trip we’ll provide the guides contact details encase you need to contact them on the day of your tour
No, all of our tours are private so your party will be the only people on the tour.
Yes, we will guide you through attractions and monuments as part of our service. This is not possible at The Royal Yacht Britannia or Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Recent Customer Testimonials
Rolando C
Truly enjoyable and informative day trip with an outstanding guide / driver Calais. The Lindores Abbey distillery tour and tasting was excellent. [...] All in all an outstanding trip to the Scottish Low/Highlands.
Feedback from December 2025
Traveler from PA
My husband and I went on a custom experience through the Highlands, Isle of Skye, Lewis and Harris. We went to some Outlander filming sites and a Highland Games over a few days on our way back to Edinburgh. the cost was reasonable for a private tour and Sandy was [...]
Feedback from November 2025
Voyager
Our group of six friends did the Highlands, Whisky, and Castles private tour from Edinburgh. Sandy was quick to respond to all my questions when planning the day trip and helping to tailor the itinerary to our interests and customize a couple of the stops. Communication and follow-up during the [...]
Feedback from November 2025
Robert B
He told some stories of the history and pointed out things that we would have missed thereby enriching our experiences. Calais also scheduled the day so we went to Stirling Castle first avoiding most of the crowd and making it a more personal experience. Also, we are from the U.S. [...]
Feedback from October 2025
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