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Glasgow through the ages audio tour
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Highlights

  • Explore Glasgow's rich history with an audio tour that winds down the old High Street, once bustling with medieval pilgrims.
  • Discover how the Tobacco Lords transformed Glasgow into one of Britain's wealthiest cities during this engaging audio journey.
  • Meet St Mungo at Glasgow Cathedral, where your historical adventure begins, tracing back to the city's founding 1,500 years ago.
  • Navigate the tour effortlessly using GPS technology that guides you through each story at precisely the right moment.
  • Enjoy a leisurely pace with no fixed schedule, allowing time for café breaks or a quick visit to the Old Ship Bank.

Your Experience

The Glasgow through the Ages Audio Tour offers a rich narrative experience, guided by Margaret Hubbard. A native Glaswegian and Blue Badge guide with the Scottish Tourist Guides Association, she weaves history into an engaging story.

Route Highlights

The tour begins at Glasgow Cathedral, where you'll encounter St Mungo, pivotal in the city's founding 1,500 years ago. The route takes you down the old High Street, once bustling with medieval pilgrims and later home to the Tobacco Lords who improved Glasgow into one of Britain’s wealthiest cities.

Interactive Experience

The tour operates on GPS technology, ensuring stories are delivered at precise locations as you walk. It is designed for flexibility, allowing you to pause or resume anytime without a fixed pace. The experience lasts up to 1 hour and 25 minutes but can be extended with stops at local cafés or the Old Ship Bank.

Unique Discoveries

As you explore, keep an eye out for unique sights such as a herb garden, an upside-down greenhouse, street art doubling as history lessons, and a lone church steeple in a roundabout. By the end of your journey at Glasgow Green, you'll have uncovered the true meaning behind the name 'Glasgow'.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: This self-guided audio tour starts at Glasgow Cathedral. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.(Monument To James White Of Overtoun, Cathedral Precinct, Glasgow G4 0UZ, UK)
  • Know in advance:Smartphone and headphones required
  • The tour works offline, so you won't need a signal to explore. GPS tracks your position throughout, making it easy to follow even in the winding medieval lanes.
  • Download before you go while on strong WiFi
  • Simple instructions emailed upon booking
  • Flexible start time (can pause and resume anytime)
  • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
  • The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next
  • Remember to bring:Your own headphones
  • Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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