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Private Glasgow West End Walking Tour

Recommended by 95% of travelers
Glasgow, Scotland
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the secrets of Glasgow's West End on this private walking tour that takes you to places many tourists miss. As you explore, your guide will fill you in on the history of Glasgow and what makes the West End so unique. Visit top attractions, including the Botanic Gardens, and hidden gems on this exclusive tour.
  • Discover Glasgow's West End on a private walking tour
  • Exclusive tour for your party: personalized experience
  • See top landmarks and hidden gems you'd never find alone
  • Learn about Glasgow's rich history from your guide

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • West Lodge, 730D Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 0UE, UK

    By the main entrance to Glasgow Botanic Gardens on Great Western Road/Byres Road cross junction.

End point

  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AG, UK

    We end by Kelvingrove Museum for you to explore!

Itinerary

1

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Byres Road

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Ashton Lane

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

University of Glasgow

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Kelvingrove Park

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

6

Park Terrace

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Great Tour of a Different area of Glasgow

Mary_E, Aug 2025
This was a great tour covering a quieter part of Glasgow and very scenic area. We started at the botanic gardens and walked our way through the beautiful Glasgow University grounds, and ended the tour at the Museum. Sarah was a great guide, and her background in history provided a lot of facts that made the tour more interesting.

Great overview of west...

Lawrence_M, Jun 2025
Great overview of west end including botanical gardens and university. Explained neighbourhoods and museums.

Exceptional West End Experience!

cathy_r, Sep 2024
We had an exceptional private tour with Lauren - learned so much history and folklore about Glasgow and the University of Glasgow. Lauren was so knowledgeable and so lovely to spend time with, and we loved hearing about her family connection to the University. We really enjoyed Ashton Lane and dined afterwards at the Ubiquitous Chip (had the Haggis and it was so good!) HIGHLY recommend this tour of the West End!!

From $93.16

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 130 days in advance.

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