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Glasgow Walking Food Tour: Explore Merchant City

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Overview

Discover the vibrant cultures of Glasgow on a walking food tour through Merchant City (city centre) and the East End. This immersive experience highlights the rich history and diverse culinary scene of the city, as you visit independent shops, restaurants, and bars. Taste sustainable produce like Cullen Skink, Chocolate and Whisky, while supporting local businesses and the economy. Soak up the local culture, hear tales of Glasgow’s rich history and enjoy plenty of laughs with the famous Glasgow patter.

We are local and we know local!

- Walk through the historic Merchant City and East End of Glasgow
- We’ll take you off the beaten path, share stories and take you to places only known to locals.
- Visit 6 independent shops, restaurants, and bars for a local experience
- Taste sustainable produce and support the local economy
- Engage with knowledgeable guides for an enriching cultural experience

What's Included

  • Cullen Skink
  • Gin
  • Haggis
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mercat Cross
High Street, Glasgow G1 5AA, UK

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

End point

Duke Street
Glasgow G4 0UT, UK

Perfect to explore the Cathedral and Necropolis a bit more or it's only a short walk back to Buchanan Street if you want to hit the shops!

What To Expect

Mercat Cross

Where you'll meet you friendly guide and find out about our meeting point! She'll be have red hair and wear glasses
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saltmarket

Our first stop is brunch! This bakery is locally owned and they're all about sustainable produce.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barras Market

Gin anyone? Let's find how it's made in Glasgow and enjoy a wee tipple! You can even pick up a bottle if you fancy it.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merchant City

We'll explore this area of Glasgow with some interesting historical facts and arrive at stop 3. This is where you'll indulge in a sweet and chocolatey treat - just delightful!
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow (Pass By)

We will stop and chat about St Andrews Church for 5 minutes and find out its fascinating history and how it came about.
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City Chambers

We will walk past the city chambers - calling all Outlander fans! This area is where all the movies are made - World War Z to Spiderman to name a couple. We'll point out some filming locations while walking.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Merchant City

Our next two stops are where we try our traditional Scottish food tastings! You'll try some whisky from Glasgow too! Slàinte
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glasgow Cathedral (Pass By)

We can tell you some stories about Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis - some of them spooky! We'll also pass a blue police box - calling all Doctor Who fans!
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Drygate

Our last stop and where we finish off. It's tasty fish and chips with a beer to wash it down - job done!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to availability. Must book at least 48 hours before the tour starts
  • Specify dietary requirements when booking if any

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glasgow Walking Food Tour: Explore Merchant City?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

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  • Cullen Skink
  • Gin
  • Haggis
  • Whisky & Beer
  • Chocolate
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for people who cannot walk 2.5 miles broken up by stops. All venues have seating at them
  • You must be over 18 to participate on this tour
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to availability. Must book at least 48 hours before the tour starts
  • Specify dietary requirements when booking if any
  • We require a minimum of 2 people for the tour to go ahead
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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