Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour - 1 hour 15 minutes
Service animals welcome

Scotland’s biggest city holds some of the country’s darkest secrets. On this self-guided walking tour of Glasgow, you’ll uncover shocking tales from the ‘Dear Green Place’ with a local guide and comedian in your ear. Starting in George Square and ending at Scotia Bar, you’ll hear about gruesome grave robberies, haunted hotels, and the fates of murderers after the gallows. You’ll also admire beautiful murals on the High Street with darker origins and marvel at Victorian architecture like the Royal Infirmary Hospital. By the end of this hour-long tour, you’ll know the dark secrets beneath the face of the UK’s Friendliest City.

What's included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

    Audio supported languages

    English

    Additional information

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Departure point

    George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DH
    The tour begins in the southeast corner of George Square, the heart of Glasgow's city centre, in front of the large war memorial with the lion statues, facing the City Chambers.

    End point

    Scotia Bar, The Scottia, Stockwell St, Glasgow, G1 4LW
    The tour ends at Scotia Bar.

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