Private tour in Glasgow Brian R
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 4 people
4 hours
walking
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Brian R.
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Take a walking tour through Glasgow's Wonderful West End! Visit the world famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery with works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Salvador Dali, including his masterpiece "Christ of St John of the Cross". Enjoy the famous "Windows in the West" painting by Avril Paton which is Scotland's most famous modern painting of life in a tenement. Walk through the magnificent Kelvingrove Park on the banks of the River Kelvin where you will see bandstands and historic statues. Wander up to Glasgow University to enjoy stunning views of Glasgow. The architecture of the Gilbert Scott Main Building, Cloisters and Tower is breathtaking. Enjoy the atmosphere of Byres Road and Ashton Lane learning about the history and why it is now Glasgow's go to Pub and Restaurant area. Also see the real Windows in the West tenement. Walk through the beautiful Botanic Gardens enjoying the Glasshouse of Kibble Palace and crossing the famous ha'penny bridge to finish at Ashton Lane where you will be treated to a pint.
10 am Meet at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. We will see classic art and various other attractions including Spitfires, hanging heads and beasties from the past. This also includes a brilliant history lesson on Glasgow. It is an awesome venue! 11. 15am Walk through Kelvingrove Park taking in beautiful walks and statues, bridges and bandstands. 11. 30am Wonder at the views of Glasgow from the elevated Gothic University. Enjoy the stunning architecture of the main tower and cloisters of this 1870 masterpiece 11. 45am Take in the hustle and bustle of Byres Road and walk past the famous Curler's Rest Pub. Stop for a coffee and scone 12. 15pm Visit Saltoun Street and see the tenement of the real Windows in the West 12. 30pm Walk through the Botanic gardens including a riverside walk over the Humpback and Ha'penny bridges. Visit the glasshouse of Kibble Palace and also a ghostly railway station 1. 30pm Let your guide treat you to a pint in Ashton Lane 2 pm Enjoy the West End at your own leisure
Contact your local guide to know more!!
This is a walking tour so comfortable shoes are required. There a few stairs to climb but nothing too strenuous so you do not need to be an Olympic athlete. If you are travelling from the City Centre please take the subway to Kelvinhall station where it is a short walk to the starting point at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Outside the entrance to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 4 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
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