George Square
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Dwarfed by haughty buildings on all sides and surrounded by statues of great Scots, George Square makes sense of poet John Betjeman’s claim that Glasgow is “the greatest Victorian city in the world.”
Named after King George III and built in 1781, George Square began life as little more than a muddy hollow used for slaughtering horses. Today, it’s surrounded by some of grandest buildings in the city, not least the imposing Glasgow City Chambers on the east side.
To Glaswegians, George Square is the city’s cultural center. Hosting concerts and events throughout the year, it comes alive during winter, when children skate around the ice rink and parents enjoy mulled wine at the Christmas market. In summer, George Square is a good place to find a bench and watch the world go by.
George Square leads to Glasgow’s famous shopping streets in the Style Mile, as well as the ritzy Merchant City district. Glasgow’s main tourist information office sits on the south side, and sightseeing buses begin their journeys here, making this a handy place to get oriented with the city.
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City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
1110
Go Glasgow sightseeing by open-top double-decker bus on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Discover the lively, cosmopolitan city at your own pace; listen to recorded commentary and hop off at several strategically placed stops to explore Glasgow. Bus tickets are valid for one or two consecutive calendar days.
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$22.71
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$22.71
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
71
With just one day in Glasgow, a private tour will ensure you check off all the highlights without feeling rushed by a fixed tour itinerary. On this half-day tour, see the People’s Palace, GoMA, and the Necropolis; admire landmarks such as the Glasgow Cathedral, the Duke of Wellington statue, and Mercat Cross; and get a taste of local life as you stroll around George Square, Glasgow Green, and Buchanan street.
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$264.08
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3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
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With limited time to spare, this private 3-hour tour ensures you check off the highlights and maximize your time with a customized itinerary. Admire landmarks such as Glasgow Cathedral, GoMA, and the Duke of Wellington statue; hop out to explore Glasgow Green and George Square; and browse the shops at Merchant City.
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$225.67
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$225.67
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Glasgow Luxury Private Tour with Scottish Driver
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Explore Glasgow in style by having a luxury private chauffeur to transport you between sites. By opting for a private tour, you’ll have your driver’s undivided attention for questions, and you won’t have to wait around for other travelers. Your driver will help you save time and see many of Glasgow’s top attractions in a day. Highlights include Glasgow Cathedral, St. Mungo Museum, The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens, and George Square.
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$773.52
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$773.52
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour
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Maximize time in Glasgow with a city center walking tour. Visit top landmarks such as George Square, Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis, and the People’s Palace. The itinerary also includes off the beaten path attractions like the Barrowlands Walkway. Learn about Glasgow’s history and culture from a local guide and get recommendations for what to see and do in the city after the tour.
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$14.19
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$14.19
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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The Highlander Experience - Private 1 day tour (1 - 8 People)
This is a great pick for time-tight travelers interested in seeing highlights of the Scottish Highlands. Save hours of research time and go on a comprehensive day tour that includes door-to-door private transport, a guide, and a full itinerary planned out for you. See Trossachs National Park, the village of Luss, Loch Lomond, Rannoch Moor, Glencoe, Castle Stalker, and Kilchurn Castle.
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$668.71
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The Outlander Experience - Private 1 day tour (1 - 8 People)
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Television enthusiasts can step into the scenery from the hit show Outlander with this guided adventure from Glasgow or Edinburgh. Join your TV fanatic guide—who actually appeared in two seasons of the show—to marvel at the area's scenery that's largely unchanged over hundreds of years. Highlights include visiting castles and ancient villages, reliving moments from the books, and following in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie.
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$638.69
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Glasgow Luxury Private Tour with Scottish Driver
Discover Scotland’s second city on this full-day tour of Glasgow from Edinburgh and enjoy a completely customized experience. Traveling in the comfort of a luxury private vehicle, visit sights including Glasgow Cathedral, St. Mungos Museum, the Peoples Palace, and George Square, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide.
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$936.74
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$936.74
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Private Glasgow Ghost Tour: City Center Exploration Game
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For a ghastly sightseeing quest with a gamified twist, don't miss this Glasgow sightseeing adventure where you solve clues while exploring some of the most haunted destinations in the city. Using your smartphone to navigate, you unlock stories and solve different clues as you adventure across the city. You can walk haunted streets, visit the Lighthouse, George Square, Merchant City, and more, and follow your helpful app as you go.
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$9.20
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$9.20
Price varies by group size
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow 3 Days Scotland Private Tour
The Highlands is the epitome of Scotland. Big skies, sparkling countryside, great food, friendly people and the Scottish Highlands. A natural playground that begs to be explored, with the finest and most romantic castles. Edinburgh is the inspiring capital of Scotland where hundreds of years of history unite an unforgettable world-class city. The magnificent architecture of the city is shifting from the enclosures of the medieval Old City to the grace of the new Georgian City. Above all, Edinburgh Castle stands with its magnificent splendour. Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a compact and lively town but home to the world's largest arts festival. Glasgow is true heaven with excellent food, drinks and unforgettable experiences as well. The lush and beautiful land is full of green areas, evergreen forestry of the Highlands with their sweeping mountains and deep “lochs”, and its compact wildlands, the islands with lots of beautiful beaches and vast views. Oh, what views!
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$1,429.58
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$1,429.58
Price varies by group size
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Face masks provided for travelers
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Bespoke 5 day Tour - your personal itinerary
This is a 5 day example of what we can arrange for Your Tour.
You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.
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$3,746.96
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$3,746.96
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Edinburgh, Inverness, Glasgow 3 Days Scotland Private Tour
The Highlands is the epitome of Scotland. Big skies, sparkling countryside, great food, friendly people and the Scottish Highlands. A natural playground that begs to be explored, with the finest and most romantic castles. Edinburgh is the inspiring capital of Scotland where hundreds of years of history unite an unforgettable world-class city. The magnificent architecture of the city is shifting from the enclosures of the medieval Old City to the grace of the new Georgian City. Above all, Edinburgh Castle stands with its magnificent splendour. Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a compact and lively town but home to the world's largest arts festival. Glasgow is true heaven with excellent food, drinks and unforgettable experiences as well. The lush and beautiful land is full of green areas, evergreen forestry of the Highlands with their sweeping mountains and deep “lochs”, and its compact wildlands, the islands with lots of beautiful beaches and vast views. Oh, what views!
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$1,429.58
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$1,429.58
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Your Bespoke 4 Day Tour - tailored to your specific requirements
This is a 4 day example of what we can help arrange for Your Tour.
You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.
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$3,008.93
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$3,008.93
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Glasgow City Tour
This tour can be booked from one hour intervals. You can make this tour unique by adding the places you want to visit by arranging this with your chauffeur.
Simply book one hour slot and add as many as your require by calling or emailing ourselves. Better than booking a full day and getting bored.
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$151.91
per group
From
$151.91
per group
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Glasgow City Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan from Edinburgh
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Take a private tour from Edinburgh to Glasgow and explore this cosmopolitan city where you set the pace.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest City, a Victorian metropolis with a strong industrial heritage and impressive city centre. During the Industrial Revolution the city was at the centre of heavy engineering and shipbuilding. We'll explore the varied and interesting sights and sounds of this bustling and cosmopolitan destination and find out why the Glaswegians are considered the most friendly people in the Uk!
We'll explore the big sights of the city including George Square, Kelvingrove Gallery, Clydeside and Glasgow Cathedral and will also venture to areas best known by the locals including trendy Ashton Lane, The Merchant City and the Southside.
You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.
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$212.90
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$212.90
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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A Silent Disco Adventure in Glasgow
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Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Glasgow. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Glasgow!
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$23.02
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$23.02
Scotland Tours
Travel in style and comfort while visiting some of the most historic parts of Glasgow and see what the city has to offer.
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$759.53
per group
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$759.53
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Private Glasgow Full-Day Tour
This private tour Is flexible & suitable for both (1. ) Cruise-Ship Passengers at port Greenock. (2. ) Day Tour From Glasgow Hotels.
Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland's biggest and most exciting city! Continues to surprise and has improved so much in recent years it will soon rival Edinburgh tourist numbers. People settled here because of the river Clyde. Christian origins made the foundations for letting Glasgow flourish. The 12th Century Medieval cathedral was a place for holy pilgrimage across Europe. City prospers with Atlantic trade & commerce and population increase with advent of the Industrial revolution. Today the city is more modern and clean, popular to study, shop and eat/drink. I allow you to decide which attraction you prefer to see more to spend your time. Examples, The Kelvingrove Art Gallery & museum a must see attraction for the life and works of Charles Rennie Macintosh. Or the Hunterian museum inside Glasgow University. Or the Clydeside Scotch whisky distillery?
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$709.65
per group
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$709.65
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Private Tour, Glasgow City Highlights
Join us for this half day tour of Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. Let your professional guide lead you around the highlights of the city. Discover the history of Glasgow, from its boom during the industrial revolution, through to its transformation to a centre for education and culture today. Your guide is packed full of knowledge and stories to bring your tour to life, while you experience the best Glasgow has to offer.
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$243.04
Price varies by group size
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$243.04
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Your Bespoke 3 Day Tour
This is a 3 day example of what we can help arrange for Your Tour.
You can go North, South, East or West and we will help you create your own private tour, including the most important places and sites that you would like to see and experience.
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$2,248.18
per group
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$2,248.18
per group
Glasgow City Tour
We offer ½ day, full day and multi day tours depending on the time and the budget that you have. All tours are exclusive to you and your party (1-7 passengers) in our exclusive Mercedes Bens V-Class AMG model executive vehicles, which come with the following as standard – Client controlled air con/Wi-Fi/on-board refreshments/AC charging facilities for mobile devices and cameras.
Contact us and we will work with you so we can include the things you really want to see, spending more time at the places you want to spend time at, and leaving the things and places you don’t get to see for the next time you visit us.
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$609.65
per group
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$609.65
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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FAQ’s
What are George Square hours of operation?
George Square hours of operation: Daily. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Should I book George Square tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since George Square can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 21 George Square tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit George Square 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to George Square costs USD 9.20. Guided George Square tours start around USD 9.20 per person. See all 21 George Square tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience George Square?
The best ways to experience George Square are:
- City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Half-Day Private Glasgow Must-Sees Tour
- 3-Hour Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
- Glasgow Luxury Private Tour with Scottish Driver
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