Private Glasgow Necropolis Tour: The City of the Dead
ID: GYG648553-1074531
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore Glasgow's immense City of the Dead on this exclusive 1.5hr Private Tour with a local expert guide. Uncover the past behind the stones and admire views across Glasgow's cityscape.
Discover the secrets of Glasgow’s Necropolis and spend quality time with a local guide. On this exclusive 1.5hr Private Tour with flexible start times, get a real sense for Glasgow’s history told through its past residents who now rest here forever.
As you walk amongst the gravestones, learn about Glasgow’s turbulent history and the people that have shaped it into the vibrant city you see today. Join us for an authentic insight into life and death in the city and unearth little-known treasures along the way!
You'll explore key sights of the Necropolis with your local guide, and be immersed in the stories and secrets of the City of the Dead. Travelling through the centuries to discover the origins of Glasgow’s Necropolis and its first citizen through to modern day and the thousands who now occupy it: from actors to entrepreneurs, free spirits to socialites, discover the stories behind the stones - there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The tour includes a visit to:
• Necropolis Gates
• Bridge of Sighs
• The Failed Catacombs
• The Monteith Tomb
• The John Knox Monument
…and many hidden treasures you wouldn’t find by yourself!
Highlights
- Discover the secrets of Glasgow’s Necropolis
- Spend quality time with a local guide
- Discover the stories behind the stones
- Join us on an exclusive 1.5hr Private Tour with flexible start times
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine!
Meet your guide outside the main entrance to Glasgow Cathedral. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket so you will be able to spot them!
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission tickets to other attractions isn't provided
- Food and drink isn't provided
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
