Mark L.United States
Doug was very responsive to the requests for the tour and the group found him very entertaining and enjoyable.
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Private tour in Glasgow Douglas B
Glasgow: A City of Two Ends
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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6 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Douglas B.
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I'm the guy with the orange bag. My name is Douglas. In Scotland I am called Dougie but I answer to both. I have run walking tours of Glasgow for ten years now. I am very passionate about my city. Born and bred in the Cowcaddens area of Glasgow-- which is in the centre of the city. Many of my tours are based on my childhood experiences. I know my city very well and look forward to showing you around. My passion for travel has taken me around the world and I've seen so many of the planet's highlights. I have walked the Great Wall of China, backpacked across America, mixed with the locals in Moscow's famous vodka bars and taken a safari in Africa. I have learned so much about how to make the most of a destination. This is how I plan my tours. I know you love to to see the highlights but you also want to enjoy the experiences. You want to leave with great memories. That will stay with you for a very long time. Come and join me. Lets see Glasgow. International Travel Blogger Owns Travel website Inventor of first tourism hour on Social Media #Scotlandhour Walking tour company. Ten years experience. Raised over £8000 for Scottish Charity I am not a licensed guide and will not be able to guide you inside of the historical monuments. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Private walking tour of the East End and West End
Overview of your Glasgow tour
Born and bred in the centre of Glasgow. Let me take you on a tour of my hometown. I will show you the main points of Interest and give you an insight into being a Glaswegian. My city started in the east and that's where we will start and make our way west. So many chances to see Glasgow's main attractions. I only take a small group for better interaction and speed of getting about. It s going to be a special day. Hope you can join us. Please note I am not a historian but I have 60 years knowledge of living in the city. I have also been showing tourist around our city for many years. Look forward to seeing you soon.
Recent Reviews
Howard S.Canada
Dougie was a great tour guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable of Glasgow. We strongly suggest requesting him for your next tour in the city of Glasgow.
Guy L.
dougie knows and loves his city and provided us a fascinating four hours with many different stops and many different kinds of experiences. He told us he was not a historian, but provided many facts and interesting stories about each of the locations. We highly recommend it.
Beth G.
A wonderful day out! We covered 9-1/2 miles, from the historic beginnings of Glasgow on its east side, to the West End and its impressive University campus and the Kelvingrove Museum. Dougie shared bits of history mixed with stories of the places and people involved. Though he emphasizes that he's not a historian, I still learned a lot!
Burton B.United States
Dougie gave us a great overview of Glasgow.. while being sensitive to what we wanted to see . He was willing to customize the itinerary to our liking. Dougie has an easy going manner and gave humorous anecdotes as we walked through Glasgow where he grew up and lives. A great way to learn about a city through the eyes of a local.
George B.United States
Douglas was a very amiable guide, as quick with a joke as he was with interesting facts about Glasgow. He picked us up at the shop and rode the train with us to Glasgow where the walking tour began. Stoping at a few museums, lunch at a park table (our choice over a restaurant) and viewing the river Clyde all added up to a pleasant day. A bonus for me was he guided us to a clothing store where I got a dress shirt (I forgot to pack) at a great price! I recommend Douglas!
Your Glasgow tour itinerary
Morning start at your hotel/transport hub. Depending on where we begin depends of on. I am very flexible to where and when we start. We start at the Trongate -- Where the city began . Walk north to the beautiful Glasgow Cathedral. Have around 30mins here. Next up we wander through the historical Merchant city. Geo Square-- the hub of the city. We rest ourselves and discuss the rest of our day. Morning Coffee break at a local cafe. We take Underground to St George Cross. Great fun riding the Clockwork orange. Nice stroll through Kelvingrove Park. We are now in the Westend. Home of the spectacular University. Time to visit the underrated Hunterian Museum. Then the star of the day. Kelvingrove museum. Lunch Wander along River Clyde back into the city. Typical local pub for afternoon break. Brief guide to your special day. Very flexible
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking, unless the weather is very bad, then we can use the underground system.
What's included
Other: I have 10 years walking tour experience and sixty years of stories of Glasgow to share.
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Public Transportation
What's not included
Other: For your lunch/ coffee/ snacks. There will be chances to buy Souvenirs on our route. You might fancy I belong to Glasgow T shirt .
All up to you guys.
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Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I am flexible but would prefer city centre unless whole party was wanting to meetup same place.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1095354
Languages
EnglishActivity level
High
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Glasgow is perfect for those who want to explore the city on foot and enjoy a more intimate experience with a small group. It's ideal for travellers who are interested in seeing both the East End and West End of Glasgow, and who want to connect with a local guide, Douglas B., for deeper insights into the city's culture and history. The tour is also suitable for those who enjoy walking and are comfortable with a high activity level.
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6 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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6 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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Tour date
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