Glasgow Music City Tours
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Experience the best of Glasgow when you book your Glasgow Music Walking Tours today
Join lively, informative guided walks exploring the iconic places, people, and performances that have shaped Glasgow's musical heritage.
Discover legendary venues that hosted stars from Alex Harvey to Paolo Nutini. The walking tours map out the musical landmarks from long gone, much missed icons like the Apollo to the hip hangouts of the current musical fraternity.
All guides are enthusiastic music fans, performers and writers who are deeply immersed in Glasgow's cultural scene. Friendly, knowledgeable, and proud of Glasgow, they are keen to recommend gigs, clubs, dive bars, and record stores along the way.
Explore Glasgow's extensive musical heritage today on a Glasgow Music City Tour! Take a look at the tours below and book your tickets today.
Tickets
Glasgow: Music Mile Tour
Explore Glasgow's iconic music venues, past and present, on the two-hour Music Mile Tour with Glasgow Music City Tours
Glasgow: Merchant City Tour
Explore Glasgow's vibrant music scene with an expert guide on this walking tour of Merchant City and the East End.
Location
78 Whitecrook St,
Clydebank
How to find us
This is not the meeting point for your tours. Please see the individual pages for meeting point details for each of the tours.
More Info
How much walking is involved in the Glasgow Music City Tours?
Each Glasgow tour covers approximately a mile and a half (2.4 kilometres). They last around two hours, sometimes a little longer, and you will be walking for the majority of the tour. There are some stairs and, especially on the Music Mile tour, some inclines.
What should I wear for the Glasgow Music City Tours?
Comfortable, flat shoes are highly recommended for the Glasgow City Music Tours.
The guides are good at finding sheltered spots en route but warm and waterproof clothing is recommended for the tour.
How long are the Glasgow City Music Tours?
The Glasgow tours take roughly two hours, sometimes two and a quarter.
Do we go inside any of the venues on the Glasgow City Music Tours?
Glasgow City Music Tours always aims to take tour guests inside certain venues but cannot always guarantee it. Band load-ins, sound checks, and filming are out of the guide's control, and can sometimes prevent you from gaining access to venues.
Can I take photos on the Glasgow Music City Tours?
Yes, the guides will happily help with taking any pictures should you require it. There will also be plenty of selfie opportunities along the way.
Are the Glasgow Music City tours kid-friendly?
Children aged five and over are welcome on the Merchant City Tour. Due to licensing laws, the tour can only take children aged 14 or older on the Music Mile tours.