Glasgow has a reputation for warmth and welcome. This tour explores everything hiding underneath it.

From George Square to the Scotia Bar, the route cuts through the heart of a city with centuries of dark history tucked behind its handsome Victorian facades. You will hear about grave robbers, haunted hotels, and what became of Glasgow's executed criminals long after the gallows were done with them.

The tour also uncovers the real story behind a University of Strathclyde experiment that may have planted the seed for one of literature's most enduring monsters.

GPS delivers each story at exactly the right moment, triggered by your location rather than a timer. Download the tour beforehand, and it runs without any signal at all, through graveyards and cathedral grounds alike.

The walk takes around an hour and covers some of Glasgow's most striking landmarks, seen in a light most visitors never get to experience.

Why you’ll love this…

You will hear about grave robbers, haunted hotels, and what became of Glasgow's executed criminals long after the gallows were done with them
The audio tour takes you tor Glasgow Necropolis, the city's vast Victorian cemetery, where the boundary between worlds feels unusually thin
There's the opportunity to stand outside Cathedral House Hotel, considered the most haunted hotel in Scotland
The tour also uncovers the details of a Glasgow experiment that may have inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Important to know

Know in advance:

Smartphone and headphones required
The tour works offline, so you won't need a signal to explore. GPS tracks your position throughout, making it easy to follow even in the winding medieval lanes.
Download before you go while on strong WiFi
Simple instructions emailed upon booking
Flexible start time (can pause and resume anytime)
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point
The tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next

Remember to bring:

Your own headphones
Comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

What’s included

Audio-guided tour
Audio guide
Downloadable APP

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees
Individual headset

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Free Tour Glasgow, In front of the War Memorial, George Square, Glasgow, UK

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts at George Square. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.