The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow has enough activities to give its size a run for its money. When you are on a tour of Scotland, a visit to Glasgow is a must. Here, you can spend the day visiting the many free museums, stroll down the River Clyde or shop until you drop at Buchanan Street. Enjoy the finest malt whisky in The Pot Still, and when you get hungry, relish a traditional haggis dinner. Come evening, and the city offers a plethora of musical events to keep the night going. Whether it is history, architecture, shopping or a thriving nightlife you are after, a Glasgow tour will not disappoint.
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Glasgow — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Tour Highlights
The Merchant District is one of the best places to visit on Glasgow tours. This area full of former warehouses is now home to trendy cafés, restaurants and boutiques.
Glasgow is famed for its luscious green landscape. Enjoy a family picnic on a sunny afternoon in one of its 70 parks.
Glasgow Cathedral is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the United Kingdom and should not be missed on your Glasgow trip.
Try any one of Glasgow’s venues for music, from the sumptuous Theatre Royal to the rocking Mono Café and Bar.
A walk by the Glasgow riverfront will take you to some of the city’s top architectural highlights such as Bell’s Bridge and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
Glasgow tours do not need to focus exclusively on the city itself. Take a trip to the various lakes in the region, head north to the fascinating Highlands, or visit beautiful Edinburgh.
Travel Tips
If you fly into Glasgow International Airport, take bus number 77 into the city center. It is slower than the airport shuttle, but costs less and will give you your first local Glasgow experience.
Pubs in Glasgow offer great food for cheaper prices than restaurants. If you are on a budget, pop into one of the hundreds of city pubs for some drinks and food.
One of the best ways to get around Glasgow is with the subway system. Buying a day-ticket works out best.