Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: The Clutha Bar, 167-169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP ScotlandOne of Glasgow's best loved live music pubs, this Clydeside bar is covered with murals which showcase the diversity of the city's music scene through the years. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD ScotlandBritain’s oldest surviving music hall, the venerable Britannia Panopticon is still a working venue. As well as hosting legendary Scottish performers such as Harry Lauder, this atmospheric, hidden gem has seen stage stars ranging from Cary Grant to Stan Laurel. At present, due to Covid, we do not have access to Britannia Panopticon although we can still tell you all its great stories.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ ScotlandThe City Halls and Old Fruitmarket have been the location for many a memorable gig, including The Stranglers concert which led to punk rock being banned in Glasgow. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB ScotlandNow a leading theatre and concert venue, this building's history includes a devastating date with the notorious Hellfire Club. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Barrowland Ballroom, 244 Gallowgate Cowcaddens, Glasgow G4 0TT ScotlandThe Barrowland Ballroom is much loved by Glasgow gig-goers and its history is as colourful as the bands that have played here.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Barrowland Park, 10 St. Andrews Lane Gallowgate, Glasgow G1 5BG ScotlandBarrowland Pathway artwork highlights many of the acts which have played its namesake venue. And from The Smiths and Simple Minds to David Bowie and Bob Dylan, we have brilliant stories about many of the big names who have played here. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: St Andrews in the Square Glasgow, St Andrews Sq, Glasgow ScotlandA beautiful, 18th century church turned live music venue, St Andrews has lively links to the biggest names in Scotland's cultural history.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The 13th Note, 50-60 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT, UKWe finish on King's Court where your guide will reveal our theories about why Glasgow evolved its own, unique music scene. From Postcard Records to The 13th Note and Mono Bar, this is an area rich in stories about Glasgow's past and present music scenes. Duration: 10 minutes
Supplier Name
Glasgow Music City Tours
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues.,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Inclusions:
Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.
Exclusions:
Food and drinks, unless specified
I got this for part of my wife’s Christmas and due to Covid we kept putting off booking and finally got in before the season ended. Fiona was really brilliant, so knowledgeable and entertained us with great music stories. We laughed a lot and interacting with the others in our group was so much fun after all the isolation of Covid it really cheered us up! Made us so proud of Glasgow which we love. Fantastic architecture and interesting locals to see. Learned so much and keen to do the other tour on Sauchiehall Street. Can’t recommend it highly enough ??????????????????
Reviewed by: WeeJoeyJoey, 09/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
The tour guide (Phil, aka P9) is extremely knowledgeable about the Scottish music scene and Glasgow venues. This is a very entertaining tour. It “only” lasted two hours. It’s well worth the money. Phil kept us all entertained with his stories about Glasgow and the Paisley punk scene. There is something for everyone, including punk, vaudeville, folk and even social history.
Reviewed by: G4848UZalanm, 08/30/2021 12:00:00 AM
Fantastic morning with guide Phil going round different parts of Glasgow, seeing the city from a new angle. He was full of fascinating stories and anecdotes, history and facts about Glasgow’s long heritage of music performances. We covered everything from music hall to rock, classical to punk. The venues themselves were really interesting.
Definitely recommended for everyone, visitors and locals, and bring your own stories along too!
Reviewed by: Pioneer462290, 07/24/2021 12:00:00 AM
Thank you Phil for a wonderful tour on Saturday 19th June!! You were funny and so knowledgeable! The 2 hours passed so quickly and the weather helped too! Well worth the money and we all enjoyed finding out so many different facts about the music scene, past and present. Go on - book a tour!!!! ??
Reviewed by: Iain S, 06/21/2021 12:00:00 AM
My friend and I are Glasgow natives and even we learned something new. It was really great to see our city from a different perspective. We’re both big music fans so when I saw this advertised showcasing the best of our cities musical history, it was a must do.
The tour takes in some of the brightest and best locations Glasgow has to offer. From the beautiful Georgian buildings to the urban street art there’s plenty on offer for anyone wanting to see the city.
Phil our tour guide was an absolute gem. He was so welcoming and so enthusiastic. You could tell he really loves his city and really knows his stuff in regards to music. As if the tour itself wasn’t good enough he really made it all the more special. A real asset to your team. We spent a wonderful morning exploring our city and being tourists for the day. Whether you’re from Glasgow or further afield there’s still plenty to learn.
If you’re looking for something interesting and fun to do on your trio to Glasgow, this is it.
Reviewed by: HollyMunn93, 06/19/2021 12:00:00 AM