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Glasgow Tours & Day Trips: The 15 Best

134 tours  ·  from $6

Glasgow is a walking city with Victorian bones and a music habit, and it is the better base for Loch Lomond and the west. These 15 cover the centre, the stadiums and the day trips west, priced and timed.

Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour - Why the tunnel is the emotional center
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Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour

1.Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,136 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Spend about an hour inside Celtic Park with an English-speaking guide. Visit the home dressing room and boardroom, walk through the players’ tunnel, sit in the dugout, and see the pitch from the touchline. Guides such as Brian, John, Fiona, Eric, and Robert bring Celtic’s story to life, with time for photos and the club shop afterward.

“Being told some of the history about the birth of the club and the story of the wins about the trophys”

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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Yellow Route adds reach, but not always fresh commentary
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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,873 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

See Glasgow from an open-top double-decker bus on a one or two-day pass. Ride the Red Route year-round, add the seasonal Yellow Route, and hop off near the cathedral, Kelvingrove, Riverside Museum, SEC, Celtic Park, and more. Expect recorded audio, free headphones, and live guides on some Red Route buses.

“Glasgow is an amazing city of breathtaking architecture and it supports multiple institutions of art, culture and medicine.”

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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow - Starting at Buchanan Bus Station
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Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

3.Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,432 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $50

Ride from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a driver-guide such as James, George, Grant, or Caitlin. You’ll stop at Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kilchurn Castle, Oban, Castle Stalker, and Glencoe, with time for photos, lunch, and short walks. Expect excellent storytelling, changing weather, and a full day on the road.

“Had a great wxperience with Katelyn bery entertaining in every spot that we visit. Highly recommended!”

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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide - George Square and the City Chambers
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

4.Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,326 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16Best value

Walk central Glasgow with a local English-speaking guide such as Stephen, Louise, Liz, or Gabe. Over about 90 minutes and 1.5 to 2 miles, you’ll see George Square, the City Chambers, Strathclyde, Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, street art, and the Gallery of Modern Art. Expect history, humor, local tips, and an outdoor route in all weather.

“Gabe was terrific and super informative! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly, would definitely recommend”

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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise - What the guides add to the experience
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Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

5.Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach through Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Fort William, Loch Ness, and the Highlands. Enjoy a 50-minute Loch Ness cruise, scenic photo stops, and lively guiding from drivers such as Maggie, John, James, and Cameron. Bring lunch money, walking shoes, and patience for a very long day.

“Our tour to Loch Ness was thoroughly enjoyable, with a journey that offered breathtaking scenery throughout. Our guide was attentive and ensured we paused at all the picturesque spots for photo opportunities and convenient pit stops, which were much appreciated. The only drawback was the length of the journey, which limited the time available at each stop. As multiple tour buses tended to arrive simultaneously at popular locations, this occasionally led to congestion. As a result, purchasing food became challenging, and at times, we had to forgo it altogether.”

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Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package - The 60-minute route through Celtic Park
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Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package

6.Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 998 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 60 minutes touring Celtic Park with a guide such as Paul, Ken, Joe or Fiona, visiting the dressing room, boardroom, tunnel and dugout. Then enjoy a three-course meal at Number 7 restaurant. Arrive at the Kerrydale Suite entrance at least 10 minutes early, and note that drinks cost extra.

“The kids loved it , It was a great day out went for the meal afterwards and that was fantastic too well worth the money”

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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour - Loch Lomond starts the day with a quick taste of the west
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Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

7.Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 806 reviews · 11 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Travel from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Glencoe, Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, and Pitlochry on an 11-hour-45-minute guided day tour. Expect live commentary, photo stops, and a possible Loch Ness cruise at extra cost. Guides such as Jack, Wee Davie, Michelle, and Alistair are known for lively stories, humor, and Scottish history.

“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!!!”

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The Clydeside Tour - Guides Make the Difference
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The Clydeside Tour

8.The Clydeside Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 740 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Spend about an hour at Glasgow’s Clydeside Distillery, where guides such as David, Julia, Matthew, and Austin explain the Dockside Story and traditional whisky making. You’ll see the working distillery, taste three whiskies, compare cask flavours, and finish at the bar or shop if you want more.

“Interesting info, but the tour left much to be desired. We do appreciate the extra effort from the staff to accommodate a member of our party that was unable to attend with us.”

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Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience - The route from George Square to Glasgow Green
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Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience

9.Glasgow Afternoon Tea Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 735 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Spend 70 to 90 minutes touring Glasgow aboard a decorated vintage Routemaster while enjoying sandwiches, warm scones, petit fours, cupcakes, and unlimited tea or coffee. Hosts such as Helen, Tallulah, and George add humor and music, but this is a dining experience rather than a full guided tour with regular commentary.

“Great fun. My husband and I really enjoyed the experience. Lovely crew and yummy sweets. Highly recommend”

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Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm - The black taxi and Glasgow’s visual humor
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Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm

10.Glasgow Street Art Daily Walking Tour: 2pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Walk roughly two miles through central Glasgow with guides such as Grace, Gabriel, Liz, David, and Caron, stopping at major murals by Rogue One, Smug, and The Rebel Bear. You’ll learn the stories behind each work, see the Clutha Bar art, and finish near Ingram Street. Expect a moderate pace, outdoor viewing, and a maximum group of 20.

“Great way to see Glasgow murals and learn about the artists behind them. David was a fantastic guide on our tour. A must do in Glasgow!”

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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow - The 16-seat Mercedes minicoach from Glasgow
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Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

11.Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Cruise Day Tour from Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 566 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $98

Leave Glasgow in a 16-seat Mercedes minicoach for Stirling Castle, the Trossachs, Callander, and Loch Lomond. Castle admission and a one-hour cruise are included. Guides such as Cameron, Maggie, Nick, and John are known for lively history, local stories, music, and flexible photo stops. Expect a full 9-hour day with scenic roads, a relaxed lunch break, and limited free time at each main stop.

“The tour of Stirling Castle, the Trossachs and Loch Lomond cruise was a wonderful experience for our family. The tour bus was comfortable. The commentary knowledgeable and engaging. This tour provided the perfect means to see sites more easily. Thank you for such a nice day.”

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Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow - Glasgow’s rise, decline, and renewal
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Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow

12.Gander Walking Tours in Glasgow

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 506 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $16

Spend about three hours walking central Glasgow with Johnny, a proud Glaswegian guide. The route links George Square, Glasgow Cross, street art, old lanes, the Cathedral, and lesser-known corners. Expect history, humor, local tips, a taste of Irn-Bru, and a small group capped at 15 people.

“Johnny was an excellent guide for Glasgow’s walking tour. He was engaging, careful of our safety and loaded with great information about Glasgow’s history and present day.”

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Hampden Park Stadium and Museum Tour - Meeting at the museum café on level two
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Hampden Park Stadium and Museum Tour

13.Hampden Park Stadium and Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 482 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours at Glasgow’s Hampden Park, with a one-hour guided stadium tour led by guides such as Arthur, George, Jim, or Callum, followed by time to explore the Scottish Football Museum at your own pace. See the dressing rooms, player tunnel, underground roadway, historic cups, and famous match footage.

“A great treat for my husband finished a great week in glasgow. The guide was knowledgeable and the leisurely tour of the museum was great. Loved that we were able to spend as much time in the museum and took in as much as possible. Recommended 5☆”

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Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour - Meeting Vincent at King’s Theatre at 8pm
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Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour

14.Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 448 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Meet actor-guide Vincent, known as The Man in the Hat, at King’s Theatre at 8pm for a two-hour walk through Glasgow’s darker past. Expect ghost stories, Dracula’s Scottish connections, body-snatching tales, notorious murders, old buildings, props, jokes, and a finish near Queen Street. The tour is for 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”

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Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle - Balloch and the first look at Loch Lomond
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Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

15.Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Leave Glasgow at 9:30 a.m. for Loch Lomond, Aberfoyle, the Trossachs, and Stirling Castle. A driver-guide such as Charlie, Michelle, Jack, or Wee Davie provides stories, music, and local tips from an air-conditioned coach. The cruise and castle entry cost extra, so plan your budget before you go.

“Great tour. Opted to take the boat trip on the Loch. Our guide brought two bags of carrots that we used to feed the hairy cows on a stop. They knew we were coming!”

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