Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
Explore Glasgow's music scene with this two hour guided walking tour of iconic venues in the Merchant City and East End.
Entertaining and informative, this tour has all the stories about the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in Glasgow.
The city has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. This tour will show you how and why.
Our guides are enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life.
The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar where customers can enjoy a 20% discount on food.
You don't need to be a music expert to enjoy the tour and even if you are, you may still learn new things. Jam-packed with anecdotes, the tour is designed to show a different side of Glasgow to both visitors and locals.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Clutha Bar, 167-169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP Scotland
One 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 minutes
Stop At: Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Scotland
Britain’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 minutes
Stop At: Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ Scotland
The 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 minutes
Stop At: Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB Scotland
Now a leading theatre and concert venue, this building's history includes a devastating date with the notorious Hellfire Club.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Barrowland Ballroom, 244 Gallowgate Cowcaddens, Glasgow G4 0TT Scotland
The Barrowland Ballroom is much loved by Glasgow gig-goers and its history is as colourful as the bands that have played here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barrowland Park, 10 St. Andrews Lane Gallowgate, Glasgow G1 5BG Scotland
Barrowland 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 minutes
Stop At: St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow, 1 St Andrew's Square, Glasgow G1 5PP Scotland
A beautiful, 18th century church turned live music venue, St Andrews has lively links to the biggest names in Scotland's cultural history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The 13th Note, 50-60 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT, UK
We 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
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues."
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Stroller accessible"
"Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
11:00 AM
Duração: 2 Hours
Ponto de partida: Clutha & Victoria Bar, 159 Bridgegate, Glasgow G1 5HZ, UK
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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