Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore Glasgow's music scene with this two hour guided walking tour of iconic venues in the Merchant City and East End. Entertaining and informative, this tour has all the stories about the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in Glasgow. The city has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. This tour will show you how and why. Our guides are enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life. The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar where customers can enjoy a 20% discount on food. You don't need to be a music expert to enjoy the tour and even if you are, you may still learn new things. Jam-packed with anecdotes, the tour is designed to show a different side of Glasgow to both visitors and locals.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bridgegate, Scotland, G1 5HZ, United Kingdom

Meet your guide outside The Clutha Bar on Stockwell Street.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Clutha Bar
One of Glasgow's best loved live music pubs, this Clydeside bar is covered with murals which showcase the diversity of the city's music scene through the years.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
Britain’s oldest surviving music hall, the venerable Britannia Panopticon is still a working venue. As well as hosting legendary Scottish performers such as Harry Lauder, this atmospheric, hidden gem has seen stage stars ranging from Cary Grant to Stan Laurel. At present, due to Covid, we do not have access to Britannia Panopticon although we can still tell you all its great stories.
Duration: 20 mins
3. City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
The City Halls and Old Fruitmarket have been the location for many a memorable gig, including The Stranglers concert which led to punk rock being banned in Glasgow.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Tron Theatre
Now a leading theatre and concert venue, this building's history includes a devastating date with the notorious Hellfire Club.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Barrowland Ballroom
The Barrowland Ballroom is much loved by Glasgow gig-goers and its history is as colourful as the bands that have played here.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Barrowland Park
Barrowland Pathway artwork highlights many of the acts which have played its namesake venue. And from The Smiths and Simple Minds to David Bowie and Bob Dylan, we have brilliant stories about many of the big names who have played here.
Duration: 15 mins
7. St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow
A beautiful, 18th century church turned live music venue, St Andrews has lively links to the biggest names in Scotland's cultural history.
Duration: 5 mins
8. The 13th Note
We finish on King's Court where your guide will reveal our theories about why Glasgow evolved its own, unique music scene. From Postcard Records to The 13th Note and Mono Bar, this is an area rich in stories about Glasgow's past and present music scenes.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.

Exclusion

Food and drinks, unless specified

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time

Supplied by Glasgow Music City Tours

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