Historic Glasgow: The Beating Heart of Scotland!
Tour description
Once at the very heart of the Industrial Revolution this is a 2.30 hours journey around a city with some of the finest Victorian architecture in the world. Learn how Glasgow grew from a tiny fishing village to become the second city of the British Empire. Hear how the merchants of the old town became wealthy via the lucrative tobacco trade, how it all went wrong....and how they bounced back again!
Follow the journey of the city as it grew into a handsome market town, became the shipbuilding capital of the world, descended into squalor during the industrial boom and eventually became a city of culture, heritage, arts and technology that it is today.
Fantastic bars, restaurants and the best shopping in the UK outside of London awaits you....and come evening the music and club scene is second to none.
You will see the iconic buildings and landmarks of the city centre including the imposing Central Station & Hotel, the River Clyde, Glasgow Green, St.Andrews in the Square Church, the Tolbooth and Tron Steeples, the Victorian Fish and Fruit Market buildings , the 12th century Glasgow Cathedral and adjacent Necropolis, the Gallery of Modern Art and the spectacular City Chambers building in the heart of the city at George Square.
Nothing is hidden, so you will see the good bits, the bad bits, the funny bits (me and my jokes) and even learn to speak a few phrases that you will only hear in Glasgow.
I look forward to meeting you really soon.....and remember, this is Scotland so do remember to bring both suntan lotion and a raincoat!!
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