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Glasgow, United Kingdom

Things to Do in Glasgow

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Glasgow: Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour

Most booked tours and tickets in Glasgow

City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

4.32,067 reviews1h 40m
Oban, Glencoe, Highlands Lochs & Castles Small Group Day Tour from Glasgow

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

4.91,644 reviews10h
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

4.81,593 reviews1h 30m
Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

Loch Ness & the Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow Including Cruise

4.81,248 reviews12h
Glasgow: Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package

Glasgow: Celtic Park Tour & Dine Package

5.01,109 reviews3h 30m
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands Day Tour

4.6887 reviews11h 45m

Top sights in Glasgow

  1. 1Kelvingrove Museum
  2. 2Glasgow Cathedral
  3. 3West End
  4. 4Riverside Museum
  5. 5George Square
  6. 6Necropolis
  • A World-Class Cultural Feast for Free: Glasgow's museums and galleries are largely free, offering incredible value. Spend a day marveling at Salvador Dalí's 'Christ of Saint John of the Cross' and the floating heads in Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, then explore the futuristic, ship-like Riverside Museum, home to vintage cars, trams, and tall ships.
  • Architectural Splendor from Gothic to Glaswegian: Witness a stunning timeline of design, from the medieval grandeur of Glasgow Cathedral and the haunting Victorian Necropolis to the exquisite Art Nouveau of Charles Rennie Mackintosh at The Willow Tea Rooms and the Glasgow School of Art (exterior viewing).
  • A Legendary Live Music Scene: As a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow thrives on nightly performances. Catch emerging indie bands in the intimate surrounds of King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, experience legendary acoustics at the Barrowland Ballroom, or enjoy classical music at the Royal Concert Hall.

Tickets and passes in Glasgow

Food and drink experiences in Glasgow

Glasgow Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

Glasgow Premium Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

4.9284 reviews3h
Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

5.0111 reviews2h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Glasgow

Oban, Highland Lochs, Glens,Castles and Glencoe Tour from Glasgow

Oban, Highland Lochs, Glens,Castles and Glencoe Tour from Glasgow

4.9365 reviews10h
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow

Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Glasgow

4.9353 reviews11h 45m
Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

Glasgow (Greenock) Shore Excursion: Stirling, Loch Lomond & The Highlands

4.4321 reviews8h
Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools and Highlands 3 Day Tour from Glasgow

Isle of Skye, Fairy Pools and Highlands 3 Day Tour from Glasgow

5.0189 reviews72h

Hidden gems in Glasgow

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Hidden Lane

A secret warren of over 100 artists' studios, workshops, and tiny creative businesses tucked away off Argyle Street in Finnieston.

The Tenement House

A perfectly preserved time capsule of a 1910 Glasgow tenement flat, owned by the same woman for over 50 years.

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

A mesmerizing and haunting performance of intricate, hand-carved mechanical sculptures and puppets, set to music and light.

Provand's Lordship

The oldest surviving house in Glasgow (built 1471), located next to the Cathedral, furnished with medieval artifacts.

The Cloisters of the University of Glasgow

The stunning Gothic Revival cloisters within the main university building, often missed by visitors who just see the front quadrangle.

Day trips from Glasgow

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

40 min by train to Balloch

Escape to the 'Bonnie Banks' of Scotland's first National Park. Experience breathtaking loch scenery, gentle woodland walks, or more challenging hill climbs, all easily accessible from the city.

Stirling

45 min by train

Step into Scotland's dramatic history at the 'Gateway to the Highlands'. This compact city is dominated by its magnificent castle, the scene of pivotal battles like Bannockburn.

The Clyde Valley & New Lanark

50 min by train to Lanark, then bus

Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site in a beautiful river gorge. New Lanark is a beautifully preserved 18th-century cotton mill village, offering a fascinating insight into industrial history and utopian socialism.

Plan your Glasgow trip

Things to do in Glasgow: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Glasgow?+

Top sights include Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, West End and Riverside Museum. Away from the crowds, try The Hidden Lane and The Tenement House.

What are the most popular tours in Glasgow?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Glasgow: Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour (4.9 stars, 3,412 reviews); Glasgow: Tennent Brewery Tours Ticket (4.9 stars, 2,743 reviews); City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (4.3 stars, 2,067 reviews).

How much do tours in Glasgow cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €17 and €689 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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