What You Will Do
You will be picked up in an executive vehicle at the time and location specified by you. You can customise the tour to suit your interests .
One option could be to visit the Kelvingrove Museum, which opened in 1901 and houses a fantastic display of art and collections .
To the University of Glasgow. Founded in 1451, you can wander through its buildings and world-renowned cloisters.
Clydeside Distillery, where you can tour, learn the history, and sample some fine whisky. A fine cafe is also available.
A short drive to Glasgow Cathedral. See the magnificent buildings built in the 1100s and the complete medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland.
You may walk across the road to "The Necropolis." Here you can see the vast burial ground of Victorian Glasgow, with over 50,000 individuals interred within its confines.
A short drive to the Burrell Collection with its 8,000+ exhibits from all over the world, sample the fine cafe and then relax as you are driven back to your drop-off.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Glasgow
3 hours
Our bespoke tours are ideally suited to accommodate a day in Glasgow. The city has a myriad of attractions and the trick is to relax and enjoy the attractions that most peak your interests. This is where the bespoke aspect of our private tours comes to the fore.
When you tell us what you like we will endeavour to accommodate any preferences and requests you may have whilst advising on timings.
Art, Culture, Fashion, Food, Football, History, Music, or Whisky, the city has it all. We can also accommodate a city centre walking tour which takes in the busy heart of the city. (90 minutes Moderate pace)
Just ask.
2
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
1 hour 30 minutes
This is Scotland's most visited free attraction. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant.
90 minutes
3
University of Glasgow
1 hour 30 minutes
Take a fascinating tour of the University of Glasgow campus, explore the University's stunning architecture (with over 100 listed buildings) and discover incredible stories from its 550 years of history. Other must-see attractions to visit on campus include: • The Hunterian Museum • The Hunterian Art Gallery (including The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House) •
4
The Clydeside Distillery
1 hour 30 minutes
Is it a trip to Scotland without a whisky tasting? This tour provides the perfect introduction to The Clydeside Distillery: Glasgow’s first dedicated single-malt distillery in over a century. On your tour, you’ll learn all about the history of whisky, will see craftsmen at work, will encounter gleaming stills, and will taste whiskies from three different Scottish regions.
5
Glasgow Cathedral
1 hour
The medieval Glasgow Cathedral has been in constant use for worship for over 800 years, and is of great architectural and historic interest. Highlights include one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain, and the ceiling in the Blackadder Aisle which was built around 1500 by Archbishop Blackadder. Cared for by Historic Scotland and open to visitors throughout the year from 9.30am except Sundays when it is open at 1pm. Closing times vary.
6
The Necropolis
1 hour 30 minutes
The Necropolis, Glasgow's Victorian City of the Dead, is a vast and grand cemetery modelled on Père-Lachaise in Paris. Described as one of the most significant cemeteries in Europe, it is a major visitor attraction and patrolled by Park Rangers. Heritage Trail maps are available to guide the visitor to the memorials and tombs of some of Glasgow's most eminent citizens
90 minutes
7
The Burrell Collection
2 hours
Over 8000 items form The Burrell Collection. Highlights include one of the most significant holdings of Chinese art in the UK, medieval treasures including stained glass, arms and armour and over 200 tapestries which rank amongst the finest in the world, and paintings by renowned French artists including Manet, Cezanne and Degas.
This magnificent collection in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections in the UK, comparable to the National Gallery and the V&A in London. On the way out you may well spot Highland cattle grazing in the beautiful setting of Pollok Park or otters in the small river that runs through the estate.
Show 6 more stops