Privately Guided Day Tour
Christmas Winterfest and Glasgow City Private Day Tour
Overview
Enjoy a festive tour and prepare to be mesmerised by Glasgow’s rich tapestry of history and awe-inspiring architecture throughout the city.
From the iconic Glasgow Cathedral, visit the High Street and take in the captivating architecture around the Merchant City, you'll see the imposing Finniestion Crane and the charming West End. Each stop reveals a new facet of this vibrant city.
Your tour will include a visit to Winterfest and Glasgow's Christmas Markets where you can peruse a variety of stalls to enjoy the festive spirit! aEnjoy the dazzling lights as we wrap up your tour with this seasonal highlight.
Itinerary
Hotel Pick-up
Your own personal guide will pick you up right outside your hotel, usually arriving 15 minutes before your tour begins, ensuring a warm and seamless start to your experience.
Glasgow Cathedral
One of the most impressive sights in Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral is simply awe-inspiring. Sitting on the original site where St. Mungo built his first church in 614 AD, it has an extremely ancient history.
High Street
On your tour, you'll get to experience what's left of Medieval Glasgow. As you head along High Street, one of Glasgow's oldest streets, you can marvel at the ancient buildings — and perhaps catch sight of the famous Tollbooth Steeple.
George Square
Right at the heart of Glasgow, George Square is somewhere you absolutely have to see. The Glasgow City Chambers is particularly notable — the 3-storey marble staircase is said to rival the Vatican's.
Finnieston Crane
As you travel out of the city centre, you'll spot the Finnieston Crane dramatically silhouetted against the River Clyde — an icon of Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Built in 1901, Kelvingrove Art Gallery is sensational architecturally as well as in its wealth of history and culture.
West End
Being driven through the West End is a great way to see all the sights, including the ancient, gothic-style University of Glasgow, founded in 1451 — the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Lunch
Your guide will provide a selection of lunch options on the day to suit various preferences and dietary needs.
Merchant City
The Merchant City is one of Glasgow's oldest quarters, filled with stunning architecture. Every street is named after a famous merchant who built their wealth trading in the Indies in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
Winterfest & Glasgow's Christmas Markets
Your tour will include a visit to Winterfest at George Square and Glasgow's Christmas Markets, where you can peruse a variety of stalls, enjoy the festive spirit, and perhaps take a spin on the ice rink!
Drop Off (approx 5pm)
Sit back and relax as your personal guide drops you back at your hotel, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free end to your journey.
Inclusions
- Complimentary Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off Service
- Privately Guided Tour – Just for you and your group
- Experienced Local Guide Every Step of the Way
- Luxurious, Premium Mercedes V-Class
- A Full Day of Touring
- Fully Customisable - built around you
- Lunch; your guide will recommend both sit-down and grab-and-go options
- Attraction Tickets
- Guide Tip
We'll contact you immediately after booking to help arrange attraction tickets
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FAQs
Winterfest is how Glasgow celebrates the festive season, spilling seasonal attractions right across the city centre. Expect the glittering George Square lights, market stalls, a funfair and plenty more besides. For soaking up the atmosphere of Scotland's largest city in winter, there's really nothing quite like it.
This one is a seasonal offering, available all the way through December during the festive period.
In Glasgow the festive mood is warmer and more laid-back, with a genuine local buzz, bold Victorian architecture and superb shopping along the famous Style Mile. Plenty of guests like to pair it with the other city, yet for anyone who loves shopping, culture and a friendly welcome, Glasgow more than holds its own.
Absolutely you will. Beyond the festive highlights, your guide leads you to the city's very best landmarks, taking in Glasgow Cathedral, George Square, the grand City Chambers and the cultural West End.
Plenty of it. With Glasgow widely regarded as one of the UK's finest shopping cities, your private guide will happily set aside time at the markets and along the Style Mile, letting you browse for festive treats and gifts at whatever pace suits you.
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