Discover the Stories Behind Glasgow’s City of the Dead

Step through the gates of Glasgow’s extraordinary City of the Dead and discover the stories of the people who helped shape the city we know today. This walking tour is a journey through Glasgow’s past, told through the lives, fortunes, scandals and secrets of the people buried here.

With your own local guide, wander among grand monuments, forgotten graves and spectacular views across Glasgow. Hear about the merchants who built fortunes, the characters who made their mark on the city, and the lives that reveal what Glasgow was really like in centuries past.

From the imposing Necropolis gates and Bridge of Sighs to the mysterious catacombs, magnificent tombs and John Knox Monument, there’s something fascinating around every corner, including plenty of stories that are as funny as they are macabre.

Your very own private tour guide will bring the Necropolis to life with stories, local knowledge and plenty of personality. And because this is a private tour, you can ask questions, take your time and follow the stories that capture your imagination.

Key Highlights:

• The people behind the stones: discover the remarkable lives of Glasgow’s merchants, industrialists, artists and characters.
• Monuments built to impress: see the grand tombs and memorials that reveal the wealth and ambitions of Victorian Glasgow.
• The darker side of Glasgow’s history: hear stories of death, tragedy, mystery and the city’s more unusual characters.
• One of the best views of the city: look back across Glasgow from this extraordinary hilltop setting.
• Hidden stories and forgotten corners: discover details you could easily walk past without a local guide.

Start time & location: choose your start time in the booking form. This tour starts outside Glasgow Cathedral, this meeting point cannot be changed.

Looking for a slightly slower pace? You can extend the tour to 2 hours in the booking form.