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By Good Egg Comedy

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £18 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Glasgow’s industrial, trading, and innovative past comes with comic timing on this walking tour led by a stand-up comedian. Starting at the traffic cone atop the Duke of Wellington statue, you’ll hear stories of the city’s trade, science, religion, and darker history while visiting George Square, Merchant City, and Glasgow Cathedral. The route includes Glasgow’s oldest building, Provand’s Lordship, and Scotland’s oldest cathedral, with a shared group capped at 20 guests.

Activity location

  • George Square
    • George and St. Vincent Sts.,
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Duke of Wellington
    • 16 Royal Exchange Square
    • G1 3AG, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Colder Months 2026/2027

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes2h 15m
    2h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
£18.01 x 1 Adult£18.01
Total
Price is £18.01

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Funny and historic anecdotes
  • Inclusions
    Recommendations for your stay
  • Inclusions
    20 maximum guests, lower than most competitors for a more personal experience!
  • Inclusions
    Genuine Scottish born guide
  • Inclusions
    English language only
  • Inclusions
    In Person Guide from a Professional Public Speaker
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to attractions
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to/from the starting point

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes
    • The walk will be at least 8,000 steps
    • A lot of walking!
    • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

George Square

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: Statues, city history in general and industrial action!

Merchant City

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: Trade, tobacco, slavery!

University of Strathclyde

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: Science, innovation and Frankenstein!

Provand's Lordship

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: Glasgow's oldest building and the legend of St Mungo!

Glasgow Cathedral

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: The church, religion and the hospital!

The Necropolis

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: Quick stop to showcase some of the monuments!

St. Mungo at High Street

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: Law enforcement!

Glasgow Cross

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Topics/stories: City beginnings, hangings and the arts!

Location

Activity location

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    George Square
    • George and St. Vincent Sts.,
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Duke of Wellington
    • 16 Royal Exchange Square
    • G1 3AG, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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