Merchant City music walking tour
Do this because
- Take to the streets of Glasgow and see why it's a UNESCO City of Music
- Discover some of the city's most cherished venues with your enthusiastic guides
- Hear about the colourful characters and quirky stories that have shaped Glasgow's music scene
What to expect
Get off the tourist path and dive deep into the colourful characters, quirky stories and unique venues that make Glasgow a UNESCO City of Music with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the Merchant City and East End.
Walking the oldest streets of Glasgow, your two-hour tour will be led by enthusiastic musicians, fans and writers ready to regale you with all the tall tales from the city’s past and present venues, the artists who played in them and the audiences that continue to fill them with life.
Discover cherished venues such as the mighty Barrowland Ballroom and the venerable Britannia Panopticon – Britain’s oldest surviving music hall and the scene for the stage debut of comedy legend, Stan Laurel - and explore the Merchant City which has proved to be a creative stomping ground for everyone from Woody Guthrie to Billy Connolly, Simple Minds and Franz Ferdinand.
It's time to explore the stories of the veteran venues which have found a new lease of life; the fertile relationship between the city’s visual arts community and its musicians; the legendary pubs frequented by folk music giants and the newer, noisier upstarts that keep the grassroots scene growing.
Important to know
- Children aged five and over are welcome on this tour
- This tour covers approximately a mile and a half (2.4 kilometres) and has some stairs and inclines
- Please wear flat, comfortable shoes
What’s included
Guided walking tour
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Glasgow Music City Tours
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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