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City Sightseeing Tour Glasgow

Hop on Glasgow's official 5* open top tour! Discover the city's leading attractions including Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, University of Glasgow, Clydeside Distillery and Glasgow Green.

Explore Glasgow in 21 stops! From brilliant shopping districts and attractions to the parks, restaurants and venues, we'll show you it all.

Learn all about Glasgow's history, culture and people from our live knowledgable guides or from our multi-lingual recorded commentary available in 7 languages. Our English recorded commentary is provided by renowned historian Neil Oliver. For the kids, we have a 'Ghoulish Glasgow' commentary channel filled with tales of Glasgow's gristly past.

Our customers can take advantage of exclusive offers including 20% off Glasgow Science Centre admission, 10% off Tennent's Brewery Tour and 20% off main menu at Mharsanta, Merchant City and more.

Great 1 day or 2 day tickets are available. Concessions and students save £1 and kids under 5 travel free. Family tickets are available for up to 2 adults and 3 kids. 1 day ticket is valid on day of purchase. 2 day tickets are valid for two consecutive days.

Our tour departs from George Square throughout the day all year round, with a peak summer frequency of every 10 minutes. The entire tour takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

All tours are fully accessible for wheelchair users.

City Sightseeing Glasgow is locally operated and globally connected.

From £16 per adult

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January — December

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From £16 Per Adult £9 Per Child £15 Concession

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Explore Glasgow in 21 stops! Hop on hop off all day long around the city's best attractions including Glasgow Cathedral, Riverside Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, University of Glasgow, George Square, Clydeside Distillery and more. Learn about Glasgow's history, culture and people from our multi-lingual recorded commentary in 7 languages, with English provided by renowned historian Neil Oliver. For the kids, we have a 'Ghoulish Glasgow' channel narrated by ghosts telling you all about Glasgow's ghastly past. Regular departures throughout the day. We show you Glasgow!

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Glasgow City Tour - 1 day tour

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Discover Glasgow’s rich and diverse history as you take in the highlights on this popular hop-on, hop-off tour. 21 convenient stops make it easy to explore the city’s many museums, galleries, parks and performance venues.

Hop-on, Hop-off - your ticket is valid for 24 hours

Glasgow Cathedral - explore this magnificent medieval church and the nearby St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

Riverside Museum - discover Scotland’s museum of transport and travel

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - visit Scotland’s most popular museum

Glasgow Green - take a walk in this historic city-centre park

Buchanan Street - enjoy some retail therapy in Glasgow’s premier shopping street

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The history of Glasgow , Scotland’s largest city, is rich and diverse.

In its 1400 years, Glasgow has been a religious community, a salmon fishing village, a medieval university town, a significant centre of trade with North America and the second city of the British Empire, famed for its shipbuilding and engineering.

Today Glasgow is renowned as one of Europe’s foremost visitor destinations. Its outstanding variety of museums, galleries and performance venues led to the city being one of the first to be designated European City of Culture.

Join the Glasgow City Tour to discover the city’s rich history and visit its many attractions. The tour operates all year round, and tickets are valid for 24 hours from the time of issue.

The Riverside Museum uses its collection of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a unique Glasgow flavour. Moored outside is the Tall Ship, Glenlee, a superb example of a Clyde-built sailing ship.

Visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum , where the 22 galleries display everything from fine art to natural history.  

Close by, take a walk in leafy Kelvingrove Park or visit the campus of Glasgow University to enjoy the panoramic views from the tower.

Victorian Glasgow has left a magnificent legacy of civic buildings that are just waiting to be discovered. Back in the city centre, visit the opulent City Chambers in George Square or explore the Gallery of Modern Art, Scotland’s most-visited modern art gallery.

On the subject of art, don't forget to take in The Mural Trail , a collection of street art that can be found brightening up communities throughout the city. 

Take a break from sightseeing and visit the bustling Merchant City, once home to warehouses and markets, it’s now a sophisticated area of bars, restaurants and independent retailers.

Not too far away is the Cathedral Quarter home to towering Glasgow Cathedral , which dates from Norman times, the Necropolis where many of the city’s wealthy merchants are buried and the Provands Lordship, the oldest building in Glasgow.

Glasgow is certainly a city with its own style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can i expect on this city tour.

Without doubt the best way to discover Scotland’s great cities is to enjoy one of our hop-on, hop-off bus tours. Take the full tour to orient yourself then use your ticket as the most convenient way of getting between the key sights and attractions.

All our City Tours are operated by modern double-deck buses whose open-top design provides the best vantage point for sightseeing.

There are frequent departures (up to every 15 minutes) and tickets are valid for 24 hours.

All tours provide a full commentary in English and on the Edinburgh and Glasgow tours in other major languages too.

If you’re travelling with children these tours are a fun and entertaining way to discover your new surroundings - look out for the special kid’s commentary tracks.

Are admission fees included in the cost of the tour?

The ticket price is for the tour only and doesn’t include admission fees.

In Glasgow, however, most of the city’s museums and art galleries are free to enter.

Where can I board the bus?

The main departure points for the Hop-on, Hop-off tours are:

Edinburgh - St Andrew Square (Bus Stop YD)   Glasgow - George Square (Bus Stop between North Hanover and North Frederick Streets) Inverness - Inverness Bus Station

In addition each tour has a number of stops where you can also board the bus - just exchange your voucher for a ticket from the driver.

Is this tour child friendly?

Absolutely and great fun too!

Children aged 4 years and under travel free of charge, plus there are special child prices for ages 5 to 15 inclusive.

As well as the fantastic views to enjoy, many buses feature the Ghoulish Glasgow kids commentary channel to keep your little travellers entertained.

What is the duration of the tour?

A full circuit of the tour route will take 60 minutes in Edinburgh & Inverness and 85 minutes in Glasgow.

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From George Square, outside Costa Glasgow G2 1EH

Check-in: 09:15 hrs Tour Departs: 09:30 hrs Tour Returns: 18:00 hrs

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Concession discount applies to children aged 5 to 15 years inclusive.

Children aged under 5 years travel free of charge.

Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement. 

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Tour duration/ Tickets valid/Departures 80 minutes/24 hours/every 30 minutes

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I live in Glasgow and have never been on the tour.. I took my elderly father after he was talking about not having been in the city centre for a long time, he thoroughly enjoyed seeing the changes he was initially reluctant to go as he thought we would be the only people on the bus xx he was surprised the bus was full x very happy with this tour myself xx

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Hop on hop off glasgow bus tours: all you need to know.

Hop on Hop off Glasgow Bus Tours All You Need to Know

If you’re looking to see Scotland’s largest city in an easy, quick and digestible way, then can I recommend a Hop On Hop Glasgow bus tour?

Ok ok, so before we go any further, we need to address what on earth has happened here!

From former wild, solo female hitchhiker, I’m now recommending bus tours to you in UK cities! What madness is this?

And it’s a fair question!

But look, here’s the deal…

Earlier this year I was in Glasgow for 1 afternoon, yes just one afternoon, before heading off into the Highlands to get some of my more “on brand” active travel fix.

And so I needed a straightforward and simple way to get to grips with this city.

Having visited only once before in my life (as a student so I don’t remember a thing!), it’s shameful that I really haven’t ventured this far north in the UK for more than 2 decades, but that’s living in London for you!

No excuse, but the truth.

Anyway, I digress, because the point is that while not my usual preferred option of transport or sightseeing, I have to say that the Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tour I enjoyed was absolutely brilliant.

Albeit a potential sign of my encroaching middle age (best not to dwell on this!), conversely, I like to think I thoroughly enjoyed my bus tour experience of Glasgow because it allowed me to see a lot of the city, it was super easy to use and I got to learn a lot.

So if this sounds like a pretty attractive option for your time in this Scottish city too, then read on to discover all you need to know about Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tours, including which companies to use, which tickets to buy, how to buy them, how much to pay and what your experience will be like…

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Which is the Best Hop On Hop Off Glasgow Bus Tour?

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So let’s start with the crucial information, namely which company should you use for your Hop On Hop Off bus tour?

And the answer is simple, the best company to go for is City Sightseeing Glasgow.

Not only is this because they are the company I used (and thought were brilliant), but also because they are actually the only company that operates a sightseeing bus tour in this city centre.

Decision made then!

City Sightseeing Glasgow are easily distinguishable thanks to their iconic double-decker, red buses, which are emblazoned with their bold branding and logo.

You don’t have to spend long in Glasgow (or any major city in the world to be fair) until you see one pass you by and instantly recognise it!

Open top, these buses are especially ideal in the summer (which was when I visited Glasgow) as the elevated position on the top deck gives amazing views over the city and great photo opps above the crowds.

On cloudier and rainy days (and we all know Scotland gets plenty of those too!), the lower covered deck may provide a welcome relief.

You can book tickets for a City Sightseeing Glasgow bus tour here .

City Sightseeing Glasgow: The Basics

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One of the best things about this Hop On Hop Off city bus tour is the fact it’s super simple.

Just one route, known as the Red Route , operates in a circular loop around the city between 9:30am and 4:30pm, 7 days a week, all year round (except 25-27 December and 1-3 January).

It offers tours in 8 languages, care of free headsets that you can plug into your seat, and you’ll receive a guided audio commentary of the sights as well as the city itself.

It also offers tours in English, with an onboard live guide on selected journeys – a great feature that really helped me learn more about the history and local life in Glasgow.

Live guides can be found on board on the bus between Easter and the end of October.

There’s also a special commentary for kids.

Commentary is included free when you buy your tickets .

As with all Hop On Hop Off bus tours, this great option in Glasgow allows you to set your own itinerary – using the service to not only to get around the city and learn about it, but also to visit the key attractions .

You’re free to get on and off the bus as many times as you like (within your valid ticket period) and take anything from just a couple hours, to a full day to see it all.

And it’s great to know that Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tours have full accessibility for wheelchair users and a dedicated wheelchair space on the lower deck of each bus too.

Where Does this Glasgow Bus Tour Go?

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The City Sightseeing Glasgow Hop On Hop Off bus tour (needs to find a shorter way of saying that!), boasts 21 stops across the city including…

  • George Square
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • Merchant City
  • Glasgow Green
  • St Enoch Centre
  • St Vincent Place
  • Radisson Hotel
  • Argyle Street
  • Hilton Garden Inn
  • Clydeside Distillery
  • Riverside Museum
  • Woodlands Road
  • University of Glasgow
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
  • Kelvingrove Park
  • Charing Cross
  • Glasgow School of Art
  • Theatre Royal

The tour then ends at Buchanan Bus Station, which is very handy if you’re planning to then catch a bus on to Edinburgh. Learn more here .

It’s likely that you won’t have the time or inclination to get off at all the stops, so here’s my list of the top ones you shouldn’t miss.

  • Clydeside Distillery (if you have a tour booked – more on this later)
  • Kelvingrove Gallery

These 7 stops provide the best options across a huge range of cultural, historic and outdoor things to do in Glasgow, so if you’re on a tighter timeframe (or perhaps with kids) make a beeline for these.

Learn more in my post about the 15 best Glasgow attractions , which covers all these stops and more!

If you don’t choose to get off at any stops, but simply want to ride the route and take in the views, then a complete circuit on the Hop on Hop off Glasgow bus tour takes 90 minutes.

It’s worth noting that entrance fees to any of the attractions you want to visit when you hop off the bus are not included in your ticket price.

Check out the mapped journey route of the Glasgow Hop On Hop Off bus here.

Tickets: How to Buy Them & Costs

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Tickets for the Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tours are available in 1 day or 2 day formats.

This gives you the option to spread your city sightseeing over a couple of days if you wish.

Tickets are valid for a day – so even if you start your tour at 3pm, your ticket will expire when the last bus departs at 4:30pm.

To extend your ticket to a 2 day pass costs just £1 more, so is probably worth it for the bus fare alone if you are in Glasgow for 48 hours.

The cost of a 1 day ticket on the Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tour are listed below…

Adult: £16

Child (age 5-15): £9

Infant (age 0-4): Free

Senior (age 60+): £15

Student (student card required): £15

Family (2 adults + 3 children): £35

Tickets can be bought online here .

Buying tickets will give you a mobile voucher you simply need to present to the driver each time you board.

You can also buy your tickets or on the bus itself – either from the driver when boarding (using cash or contactless), or at the St George’s Square stop (using card or cash), where there are designated ticket sales representatives.

Buying your ticket this way, or through the driver, will give you a paper ticket that you’ll need to keep on your person and present to the driver each time you hop on!

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your ticket date and tickets are valid for 12 months once purchased.

Tickets only include the bus journey and commentary – entrance tickets to attractions are payable separately at each individual stop.

Where to Find the Bus?

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I suggest hopping on this Glasgow bus tour at the first stop if you can.

You’ll find this right across from St George’s Square – just down from Glasgow’s Queen Street train station – at stop number 1.

It’s not hard to spot the bus here and if there isn’t one when you arrive, you won’t need to wait long as the tours start every 30 minutes.

Bus stops are branded, so you’ll see the red City Sightseeing Glasgow sign at any stop where it’s possible to board or disembark at.

Hop On Hop Off Add Ons

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You can also buy tickets that include add-ons to the bus route.

These range from walking tours and museum entries to distillery visits, meals and cruises.

All these options are linked to particular stops along the way.

If you want to buy tickets that include any add-ons, then I suggest planning and booking your Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tour a couple of days in advance, as you’ll need to select specific times for these add-on attractions and check availability.

I would have loved to have included a distillery tour in my Glasgow bus trip, but sadly left it too late in the day to arrange this – bad, unprepared travel blogger!

To learn more and book tickets with add-ons, click here .

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Top Travel Tips for Glasgow

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When to Visit?

The best time to visit this Scottish city in my opinion is during the summer months of June, July and August when the best weather comes to Glasgow.

Midges tend to be a problem in the countryside of Scotland during these months, but you don’t need to worry about these in the city.

Visiting during the festive season, when the wintery, atmospheric celebrations are in full swing, is also a great time to visit Glasgow.

Where to Stay?

For a list of recommended places to stay in Glasgow, check out these top options .

How Long to Spend There?

I loved Glasgow and highly recommend a stay of at least 2 nights here.

Alternatively, you could spend 3-4 nights in the city if you want to enjoy some fab day trips that include castle visits, whisky tastings and hiking excursions.

Here’s my pick of the best Glasgow day trips .

If you want to travel on to Fort William after Glasgow, possibly to hike Ben Nevis, get all the details about how to make this journey here .

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Travel Money in Scotland

When it comes to getting paying for things in Scotland, you want to ensure you’re not being charged overseas transaction fees or getting poor exchange rates when using your card abroad, which is why I always take my Wise Card away with me wherever I travel.

The easy way to spend abroad with real exchange rates, no markups, no sneaky transaction fees and a free British pound account, you can use your Wise card just like a debit card in Scotland.. and it links easily with Google and Apple pay – sold! Get yours here .

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Hop on Hop off Glasgow Bus Tours Everything You Need to Know

So that’s my complete guide to enjoying a Hop On Hop Off Glasgow bus tour.

Hopefully you’ve found this information useful, but any other top tips you have to add that could help a fellow traveller out, please drop them into the comments box below…

Equally, if you still have questions about my time on this big red bus in Glasgow, drop those in the comments too and I’ll get right back to you.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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  • Entrée to a Glasgow Hop on Hop off bus tour including 22 stops around the city covering main sights of attraction.
  • Prepare a chart of the places of your interest and get down the bus wherever you want.
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  • Access to 1 or 2 day bus tour with unlimited spectacular views of Glasgow.
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The city of Glasgow has in store for you much pleasure at renowned museums and art galleries, beautiful parks and other entertaining sites. Board the Glasgow Hop on Hop off bus and get started for an exciting fun-filled journey offering thrilling insights in past and present of Glasgow! Settle in your seats and enjoy the ride to the 22 most popular tourist attractions!

Schedule:  09:30am  - 4:30pm Loop:  8 0 Minutes Frequency:  E very 30 minutes Departure: George Square

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You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver. Mobile and printed vouchers are accepted at all stops. You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour. Please check your ticket to know when it expires. After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid. In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. Book Now! You can use your ticket any day within 12 months from booking date.

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Scotland’s largest city was founded by Saint Mungo in the 6th century that started with a missionary settlement which is now the city center of Glasgow. The city has trees that are even older than the dinosaurs. It was in Glasgow that world’s the first ultrasound machine was invented. Glasgow is also home to St. Valentine’s remains. The city is known for its elegant monuments with remarkable architecture, live music scene, and vibrant nightlife.

A Glasgow open bus tour is an excellent choice for sightseeing. Making more than 20 stops throughout the city, this tour allows you to pick and choose the Glasgow attractions you want to see. And when you’re done checking out one Glasgow point of interest, you can simply hop on the bus again and proceed to the next destination. Make the most of your Glasgow sightseeing trip by picking up a Glasgow bus tour and visiting the People’s Palace, Willow Tearooms, Riverside Museum, and more. Or you can stroll through the many parks and botanical gardens for which Glasgow is famous. You can even shop for local souvenirs in the market squares during your Glasgow tour. If you want to see as much of the city as possible, then taking this tour is what to do in Glasgow!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book a glasgow hop-on hop-off tour.

The best time to visit Glasgow is during the summer months between March and August. The weather is considerably warm and pleasant which makes it ideal for sightseeing around the city while enjoying sunny days. If you want to avoid the peak holiday period and maddening crowds, you can plan a visit during the winter. You might be able to score great deals on accommodation and airfare as well.

Q: What are the key attractions covered in the Glasgow hop-on hop-off tour?

The tickets come with 1 or 2-day validity and cover major attractions including Glasgow Cathedral, Barras Weekend Market, Riverside Museum, Glasgow University, The Willow Tea Rooms, Theatre Royal, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, St Vincent Place, St Mungo’s Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art, People's Palace, and more. Additionally, it also includes entry to the Hard Rock Café along with a choice of meal options.

Q: Are these tours guided?

That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that hop-on hop-off bus tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Glasgow, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.

Q: What is the validity of the ticket?

There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

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City Sightseeing Glasgow

Glasgow tour 1 day.

Tour Duration: 90 Minutes

Our tour takes approximately 90 minutes and has 21 stops along the route.  You can hop-on and hop-off at any of the stops to visit one of Glasgow’s landmarks, have lunch, and do a bit of shopping or simply a walk in one of the city’s many parks.

Children under 5 travel free and our Family ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 3 children.

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Glasgow City Bus Tours

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Glasgow Afternoon Tea with Fizz

What better way to spend the afternoon in Glasgow than aboard our vintage red sightseeing bus with a delicious afternoon tea and glass of fizz?

Glasgow Afternoon Tea with Gin

Join us for a fun and refreshing afternoon in Glasgow aboard the vintage red bus with a delicious afternoon tea and our signature gin pot-tails.

Unique Dining Experience

Kick off your weekend with a delicious dining experience in Glasgow! Enjoy all the sights of the city from our vintage bus while you dine. Hop on the Glasgow tour bus and book online!

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Glasgow Whisky Tour Experience

Hop onboard our vintage 1966 Routemaster Bus and enjoy our truly unique tour of the excellent sights Glasgow on the way to the Clydeside distillery.

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Red Bus Ride Along With Santa

Why not see Santa himself, in the big red suit on the big red bus. Enjoy a special magical tour of Glasgow to see the city in festive lights.

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Drag Brunch – Glasgow

Have an indulgent afternoon of taking in the breath-taking sights! Duration 1.5 hours Grab your besties and sashay onto the bus for a sumptuous brunch consisting of 3 glittering dishes

Easter Bunny Breakfast – Glasgow

Join us for a game of bunny bingo to win your own bunny!

Easter Bunny Brunch – Glasgow

Join us for an Easter Bunny Brunch where each child will have an arts bag on their table and there will be a competition to see who’s is the best!

Come Aboard the Glasgow Tour Bus with Red Bus

Join one of our popular Glasgow sightseeing bus tours full of local delights!. We show you city centre sights in a way never done before. Whilst admiring the beautiful Glasgow sights, enjoy being served with delicious food and drink on our vintage red bus. Our Glasgow location is conveniently located to provide bus tours to the Greenock, Stirling and Paisley areas as well. We’ve got a Glasgow bus tour for everyone — including kids!

Where do we Visit on Our Glasgow Bus Tour?

Join Red Bus for a Glasgow Bus Tour that serves you food and drinks while admiring the city!

  • George Square
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • Glasgow Green
  • River Clyde
  • Transport Museum

Departure Location for Glasgow Bus Tours

We leave and drop at 36 Shuttle Street, Glasgow, G1 1QA (adjacent to Amore Restaurant). This is located just off George Street and so is very central.

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