Glasgow Necropolis: Private Tour with Local Guide

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ID: GYG991027-1537149
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Walk amongst the gravestones of Glasgows Necropolis, learning about architecture & funerary sculptures, and hearing stories about Glasgows history, the Victorians & the people buried here.
Discover the history of the Glasgow Necropolis and learn about some of its 50,000 occupants by spending quality time with a local guide.
On this exclusive Private Tour we offer flexible start times, can tailor your tour to suit times (usually between 1.5/2hours), and points of interest, and will make sure that you walk away enamoured by this magnificent garden cemetery.

Please do not hesitate to message if you would like to request a date and time not shown on the schedule!

As you enter the city of the dead, you’ll walk amongst the gravestones, learning about the Victorians, the wonderful architecture, funerary sculptures and hear fascinating stories Glasgow’s history and the people that shaped it into the vibrant city you see today.

Key Highlights:
• Necropolis Gates
• Bridge of Sighs
• The Facade & Failed Catacombs
• The Monteith Mausoleum
• William Miller Memorial
• The Mausoleum's of Millionaires Row
• Visit the graves of James Jeffray, the Buchannan Sisters, Charles Tennant, John & Isabella Elder, John Stewart Templeton and more!

Start times & starting location is flexible but dependant on the tour guides availability!

Highlights

  • Start your journey into Glasgows Necropolis learning about the cities history
  • Explore the Necropolis Gates, Bridge of Sighs, Facade & Failed Catacombs
  • Learn about the architecture, funerary sculptures & the Victorian Era
  • Get to know some of the fascinating people buried & memorialised here
  • Be able to tailor your tours to a start time and duration that suits you

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Start times and starting location are flexible but dependent on the tour guide's availability
Next to the Necropolis Gates.
INCLUDED
  • Private tour of Glasgow Necropolis
  • Local guide
  • Flexible start times
  • Tailored tour to suit times and points of interest
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to the starting location not included
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Bathroom access not available

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.