Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour: Saturdays 10am Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore the life, works and tales of Glasgow's most famous designer, architect and artist at 10am on Saturdays in summer. Join us as we wander the streets of Mackintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy. We'll take a deeper look at his life, marriage, influences and incredible expertise; visiting some of his most famous works that still stand to this day, his first married home, and some lesser known treasures along the way. The tour will last 2 hours, including a stop at the world famous, Mackintosh designed Lighthouse museum, the former Daily Record building, Mackintosh's first married home and more! You'll finish up at Mackintosh Tearooms, with tickets including entry into the incredible exhibition.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bridgegate, Scotland, G1 5HZ, United Kingdom

Meet us by the Mackintosh Mural at the Clutha!

End Point

End point

You'll finish at Mackintosh at the Willow to explore their exhibition (ticket price included!)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Clutha Bar
We begin the tour and learn about Mackintosh's background (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
2. Saint Enoch Square
Hear the foundations of Mackintosh's life and work in a bustling city centre square.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Sloans
Learn about Mackintosh's partnership with Mrs Cranston - a teamroom extraordinaire! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
4. Buchanan Street
View the Willow Tearooms - not a Mackintosh original but a reproduction! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
5. The Lighthouse
Discover one of Mackintosh's first designed buildings, view the exhibition and marvel at the views! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 20 mins
6. The Daily Record Building
Marvel at the Daily Record Building's colour and design (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
7. Glasgow Savings Bank Building
View a building designed by Mackintosh's inspiration - Alexander 'Greek' Thomson! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
8. Bath Street Palomino
View Mackintosh's first married flat. Here he first lived with his wife, Margaret, before moving to a new location in the West End. You can even see some of his design through the window! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
9. The Glasgow Art Club
Marvel at Mackintosh's work and learn about the ladies art movement of the time (exterior visit only)
Duration: 15 mins
10. The Mackintosh Tearooms
Finished up at Mackintosh Tearooms. You'll have a chance to explore their incredible exhibition (around an hour) - the ticket is included with your walking tour!
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Entry to the Lighthouse

Exhibition Entry - Mackintosh at the Willow

Expert local guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Walking Tours in Glasgow

Reviews

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Based on 66 reviews

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