You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
The tours are solely tips based so you can decide to contribute as much or as little as you feel the experience was worth.
Tour Features
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Latest reviews
Essential Free Tour Glasgow
21/10/23
It was great!
Our Tour-Guide Ian was just fantastic - very well informed, funny and entertaining! Two hours full of history and current information about Glasgow. During our Tour he pointed out some places to go and even had the perfect recommendation for a good curry!
@ Ian : the obsession was very very good!
We hope to return to Glasgow! Thank you Ian!
Vannessa
Vannessa
Essential Free Tour Glasgow
30/09/23
ILAN
Essential Free Tour Glasgow
21/09/23
Martin was Great ans Thema informations very interesting
Martina
Essential Free Tour Glasgow
19/09/23
Eckhard
Essential Free Tour Glasgow
03/09/23
Saskia
Essential Free Tour Glasgow
19/08/23
Excellent introduction to the city
Gordon was wonderful with a great sense of humour
Aineias
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Highlights of your trip!
Best Free Tours in Glasgow
A port city located in the west of Scotland, Glasgow is one of the most enchanting and exciting cities in Europe. Take one of the many Free Tours in Glasgow and discover how it transformed from the historic epicenter of the shipbuilding industry to the art hub of Scotland. Join the Essential Glasgow City Tour and encounter incredible institutions with a local guide, such as the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and National Theatre. Along the tour, guests will also stroll charming streets where you will see remains of Georgian houses around George Square, a popular spot decorated with sculptures of Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington. Glasgow also boasts an array of fantastic restaurants and countless bars, and it has the best nightlife Scotland has to offer. So, come to stroll around the lively streets on a Free Tour of Glasgow by Night for an unforgettable experience!
Highlights of a Free Tour in Glasgow
There are many highlights for all types of visitors on Free Walking Tours in Glasgow. Top of the list is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. It’s not just art enthusiasts who find themselves falling in love with this incredible place. This free attraction is Scotland’s most visited free museum! It exhibits over 20 galleries and 8000 pieces of art including works by Glasgow’s most famous son Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Here the streets are filled with his architecture, including the world-famous Glasgow School of Art. Other highlights on the Glasgow Free Walking Tours include George Square and the trendy Merchant City district, full of boutiques and stylish cafés. Not far from here is Glasgow Cathedral, one of the most historically significant buildings in the city. Most Free Tours in Glasgow will pay a visit to the spectacular necropolis: an atmospheric Victorian graveyard with panoramic views over the picturesque city.
Things to Do in Glasgow
Are you wondering what to do in a day in Glasgow? Start your day by booking a Free Tour in Glasgow, and walk around the historical center admiring its ancient and modern architecture: from the Gothic splendor of the Cathedral, to the buildings designed by Rennie Mackintosh. In the afternoon, try to discover why Glasgow was named as the UK’s top cultural and creative city in 2019. The center is packed with museums, galleries, bookshops, theaters and libraries. You can check out the program at the National Theatre of Scotland, or visit one of its famous concert halls, such as the Old Fruitmarket. After sunset, if you are not ready to go to bed, the good news is Glasgow’s nightlife is buzzing. Head to Merchant City for its trendy bars or, if you want to immerse yourself in Scottish culture, try a ‘Ceilidh’ in one of the many pubs in the city.
