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Per Person
£ 15
DISCOVER THE HISTORY BEHIND ONE OF GLASGOW’S MOST ICONIC STREETS
When?: 12th, 13th & 30th July 2pm
Price: £15 per person
Duration: 1.5 hours
Meeting point: at the Donald Dewar Statue on Buchanan St
Ending point: Mitchell Library
We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
About This Tour
From scandalous court cases to stylish 1930s splendour, join guide Tommy for this 1.5-hour walking tour down Glasgow’s most iconic thoroughfare. Sauchiehall Street has been the beating heart of the city’s nightlife, culture, and creativity for over a century, and its stories are every bit as bold as its neon lights.
We’ll trace the path from political giants to ghostly legends, forgotten cinemas to glamorous hotels, with tales of artists, anarchists, socialites, and subversives along the way. This tour peels back the layers of Sauchiehall’s past, and reveals a few skeletons hiding in the closets of Glasgow’s grandest facades.
What to Expect:
✨ The rise and fall of a street that once defined Scottish nightlife
✨ Shocking scandals, hidden histories, and notorious locals
✨ The architecture, art, and activism that shaped a cultural powerhouse
From Mackintosh at the Willow to the Beresford Hotel, prepare for a tour as colourful and complex as the street itself.
About This Event
We will be running a series of tours in May, June, July, August & September of 2025 for Glasgows 850th birthday, with a different topic every month. Please look on the event page for more information about our other tours!
Would you like to book this tour as a private tour for an event for your group? Get in touch, we offer discounts for larger groups! Our email: walkingtoursinglasgow@gmail.com