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Private tour in Glasgow Ben A
Glasgow City & West End - Full Day Walking Tour
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Hello, I'm Ben. I was born and bred in Glasgow and have always been fascinated with the city’s history. It’s a city that is vastly underrated and I just love opening people’s eyes to its story and its beauty. I studied acting and worked as a professional actor for many years, learning the art of storytelling and performance, a vital attribute for tour guides, I strive to make my tours not only informative but engaging as well. After bringing the curtain down on my acting career I took up tour guiding, blending the skills I learned as an actor with my passion and interest in Scotland's history and culture. I've been guiding since 2017, driving mini buses for a Scottish tour company while studying with the Scottish Tourist Guide Association. In 2020 I graduated as Blue Badge Guide, and left the tour company behind and began working for myself. Graduating during the pandemic wasn’t ideal so I turned to online guiding during that period, building a creator account on TikTok, which currently has over 17,000 followers, telling the stories of Glasgow and its people; my true passion. Since then I have been guiding all over Scotland once again, but nothing excites me more than guiding in Glasgow. It is vibrant, full of history and cutlure, and it's my home. The best city in world! So, allow me to take you through this wonderful city, tell you its stories, and show you its secrets and see the things you might otherwise miss on your own. I’m sure by the end you’ll love Glasgow as much as I do and you'll take home the fondest memories and be desperate to come and see us again!
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Explore Glasgow's City Centre and leafy West End with me
Overview of your Glasgow tour
Take a stroll with me through Glasgow’s history, from its 6th Century origins through its gruesome and glorious past. Learn about St. Mungo, Glasgow’s patron saint and how he established Glasgow on the banks of the Molendinar Burn Then wander down High Street, marvelling at wonderful murals, hearing stories of universities and prisons, scientists and criminals. Learn about the City's rise through trade and commerce, then heavy industry, becoming known as "The Second City of The Empire". See the Merchant City, with its mix of Georgian and Victorian buildings including the stunning City Chambers on George Sq. Then travel to Glasgow's West End. There, learn about the Victorian expansion of the city, visiting its leafy parks, trendy streets and the neo gothic University of Glasgow. I grew up in this fantastic city, its story is in my soul. It is a living, breathing Scottish city, but we'll scratch under the surface, revealing its stories and secrets. I might even show you where I was born!
Your Glasgow tour itinerary
Meeting Point for this tour in George Square, in the city centre. Our route will be as follows - George Square - Rottenrow Gardens - Glasgow Cathedral and Cathedral Precinct - High Street - Glasgow Cross - Merchant City - George Square - Travel West using the Subway - Botanic Gardens -Byres Road - The University of Glasgow - Kelvingrove Park As with all ToursByLocals tours, this tour is customizable. Please contact me using the orange 'message guide' button to chat with me about this. This tour does not include a lunch stop, but there will be opportunities to grab some refreshments on the go at various points on the tour. If you would like to schedule a dedicated lunch stop, however, don't hesitate to ask.
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Type: Walking
This is a walking tour with Glasgow's Subway being used to visit the west end. A moderate level of fitness is required. One section of the tour is uphill. Please wear comfortable shoes and always prepare for the unpredictable Glasgow weather (we often have 4 seasons in one day!)
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Scotland, Scotland, G2 1DH, United Kingdom
In the centre of George Square is a tall stone column with a statue on top. I will meet you there to begin the tour.
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