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Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour

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Overview

Scotland’s biggest city holds some of the country’s darkest secrets. On this self-guided walking tour of Glasgow, you’ll uncover shocking tales from the ‘Dear Green Place’ with a local guide and comedian in your ear. Starting in George Square and ending at Scotia Bar, you’ll hear about gruesome grave robberies, haunted hotels, and the fates of murderers after the gallows. You’ll also admire beautiful murals on the High Street with darker origins and marvel at Victorian architecture like the Royal Infirmary Hospital. By the end of this hour-long tour, you’ll know the dark secrets beneath the face of the UK’s Friendliest City.

What's Included

  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Glasgow G2 1DH
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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Stockwell Street
Glasgow G1 4LW, UK

The tour ends at Scotia Bar.

What To Expect

George Square (Pass By)

Start your tour in George Square, the heart of Glasgow, and home to the magnificent Glasgow City Chambers, an architectural masterpiece that has witnessed many historical events.
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City Chambers (Pass By)

Marvel at the beautiful Victorian architecture of the Glasgow City Chambers, a symbol of the city's wealth and importance during the industrial era.
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Glasgow Cathedral (Pass By)

Visit the Glasgow Cathedral, a stunning example of medieval architecture, and learn about its rich history and the dark tales of its burial ground.
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Glasgow Cathedral Old Burial Ground (Pass By)

Explore the Glasgow Cathedral Burial Ground, also known as the Necropolis, where you'll hear eerie stories about the city's "City of the Dead."
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Provand's Lordship (Pass By)

Discover Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow, and uncover its history as you explore this medieval house and museum.
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Cathedral House Hotel (Pass By)

See the Cathedral House Hotel, reputed to be the most haunted hotel in Scotland, with tales of guests who checked in but never checked out.
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Tolbooth Steeple (Pass By)

Visit the Tolbooth Steeple, where Glasgow's worst criminals met their fate at the gallows, and hear the grim stories of their executions.
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Ramshorn Graveyard (Pass By)

Walk through the Ramshorn Graveyard, where you'll hear about grave robberies and the dark history of body-snatching in Glasgow.
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University of Strathclyde (Pass By)

Listen to the tale of a shocking experiment at the University of Strathclyde that may have inspired the famous horror story, Frankenstein.
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St Enoch and Child (#2 Glasgow Mural Trail) (Pass By)

Admire the St Enoch and Child mural, part of the Glasgow Mural Trail, and discover the darker origins of the gentle images portrayed.
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Scotia Bar (Pass By)

End your tour at the Scotia Bar, one of Glasgow's oldest pubs, where you'll hear about its haunted history and the chilling tales of its past.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it.
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghouls and Gruesome Tales: A Self-Guided Glasgow Ghost Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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