Get to know Glasgow with a City Sightseeing tour

Whether you’re here for history, culture, food, shopping or family fun, our tour helps you find your Glasgow.

Our new 24-stop route connects many of the city’s best-loved sights, from Glasgow Cathedral, Merchant City and the Barras to the River Clyde, Glasgow Science Centre, Riverside Museum, the Govan Stones, Kelvingrove and the West End. Our map highlights attractions at every stop, while our friendly guides share local stories, tips and must-see places along the way.

Many of Glasgow’s top attractions are free to visit, making it easy to hop off, explore and rejoin the tour when you’re ready.

For more ideas, go to the Visit Glasgow website for inspiration on what to see and do.

Attractions

Glasgow University

The University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The beautiful Victorian architecture brings to mind Hogwarts from Harry Potter.

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Riverside Museum river view

Riverside Museum

The Riverside Museum is Glasgow's transport museum, home to over 3,000 objects from skateboards and locomotives to motorbikes. In 2013, it won European Museum of the Year.

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The Hydro

Scottish Events Campus

The Scottish Events Campus hosts Glasgow's biggest conferences, events and concerts.

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Image of Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral

One of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, Glasgow Cathedral is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.

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Statue

The Duke of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art wears a cone on his head, a demonstration of the local sense of humour.

Image courtesy of Visit Scotland.

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image of the CSG bus in front of Kelvingrove Art Gallery

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions. Kelvingrove's iconic organ is played daily and is one of the best kept secret's of the city.

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Glasgow City Chambers

The City Chambers is one of Glasgow's most magnificent buildings in the heart of George Square. Opened by Queen Victoria in 1888 its said to have more marble than the Vatican.

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The Clydeside Distillery

Immerse yourself in the dockside story and experience one of Scotland's most unique distillery tours. Steeped in Glasgow's shipbuilding history, the Queen's Dock was once the beating heart of the city's industry and trade.

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Science Centre

Glasgow Science Centre

Packed with fun and three floors of hands on science exhibits, Glasgow Science Centre one of the city's most popular attractions.

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Restaurants

steak and chips with peppercorn sauce on the side

Mharsanta

Enjoy a taste of Scotland in the heart of Merchant City. From delicious steaks to mussels and sticky toffee pudding, Mharsanta is a must!

fish and chips

Blue Lagoon

Try traditional fish & chips along with Glasgow's famous dessert - the deep fried Mars Bar! 10% off all food and drink with your City Sightseeing ticket.

Willow Tea Rooms

Step back into Glasgow's rich artistic past inside the historic Willow Tea Rooms. Designed by Glasgow's most famous artist and architect, Charles Rennie MacKintosh.

Hotels

The following hotels are on the Red route.

Carlton George

Stop 1

Stop 2

Grand Central Hotel

Stop 8

Radisson Blue Hotel

Stop 8

Glasgow Marriott

Stop 9

Glasgow Hilton

Stop 9

Motel ONE

Stop 9

Blythswood Square

Stop 19

Doubletree by Hilton

Stop 20

Point A Hotel

Stop 20

Let Us Inspire You

You're in a new city and not quite sure what to do and see so that's obviously where we come in!

Glasgow University

Half Day Red Tour

image of the Armadilo Arena

Food & Drink in Glasgow

Image of Glasgow Cathedral

Full Day Red Tour

Statue

Full Day Parks

Tours & Experiences

Did You Know?

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has 22 theme galleries full of 8000 artistic delights