Glasgow's Victorian and Edwardian architectural heritage can be seen throughout the city, but the West End is where the most diverse and fascinating variety of architectural styles can be found. Delve into the West End’s maze of historic cobbled alleyways and charming backstreets to discover Glasgow’s laid-back vibe with your private tour guide.

Highlights
 • Enjoy the personal attention of a private tour guide on your walking tour of this historic pocket of Scotland's largest city;
 • Stroll quaint cobblestone lanes through the leafy, historic streets of Glasgow’s West End;
 • Admire the fine Victorian terraces and the stunning backdrop of the River Kelvin;
 • Discover the mature woodlands and birdlife of 34-acre Kelvingrove Park, popular with joggers, families and picnicking students;
 • Browse vintage stores, bookshops, art galleries, florists and cafes in the West End’s charming collection of neighbourhoods;
 • Marvel at the gothic splendour of the University of Glasgow buildings and the prehistoric wonders, old masters and Medieval weaponry of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum;
 • Wander among the colourful displays of vibrant blooms at Glasgow’s Botanical Gardens, home to the celebrated glasshouse, Kibble Palace;
 • Soak up the carefree, relaxed atmosphere of Ashton Lane, famous for its whisky bars, cocktail lounges and eateries;
 • Enjoy a pint or a glass of wine at a local pub, while your guide gives you expert local recommendations for the duration of your time in Glasgow.

 With its laid-back vibe and energetic Bohemian buzz, the West End of Glasgow is undeniably charming. Bookshops, art studios and quirky cafes rub shoulders with organic outlets, record stores, florists, vintage boutiques and antique shops under the gaze of Glasgow’s prestigious university. Students picnic in parks and share books on the benches, the backstreets are a-buzz with locals going about their daily business.

 On your private walking tour around the West End’s cobbled streets, you’ll step back in time to soak up the splendour of the handsome Gothic architecture in the city’s historic quarter. You’ll step inside Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, set amongst beautiful buildings influenced by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a Scottish architect, designer and artist who called the city home. 

 After a guided tour of Kelvingrove Museum, you will head to Kelvingrove Park on the banks of River Kelvin before heading to the city’s Botanical Gardens, famed for its stunning variety of sweet-smelling vibrant blooms, shaded woodlands and wildflower carpets, before taking a peek at Kibble Palace, a magnificent dome-topped glasshouse filled with exotic ferns. 

 The West End’s whisky bars, cocktail lounges and bars in Ashton Lane are your final port of call, for a well-deserved drink.


Inclusions: 
A pint or house wine
Guide


Exclusions: 
Food.
Entrance fee
Drinks
Tickets
Transportation between sites
Hotel pick-up and drop-off


Important Info: 
Please wear comfortable shoes. 
 Please bring a bottle of water. 


Redeem Info: 
VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity. 




Starting point: LANDMARK - Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow,  - (Longitude: -4.290604, Latitude: 55.868589)
Ending point: Other - , ,  - (Longitude: 0.000000, Latitude: 0.000000)

Inclusions: 
 
A pint or house wine
Guide
 


Exclusions: 
 
Food.
Entrance fee
Drinks
Tickets
Transportation between sites
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
 


Important Info: 
Please wear comfortable shoes. 
 Please bring a bottle of water.