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Self Guided Audio Tour of the Merchant City of Glasgow
Self Guided Audio Tour of the Merchant City of Glasgow
Self Guided Audio Tour of the Merchant City of Glasgow
Self Guided Audio Tour of the Merchant City of Glasgow
Self Guided Audio Tour of the Merchant City of Glasgow

The Merchant City: A Self Guided Audio Tour of Glasgow

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is P 527 per adult
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  • 1h 20m
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Overview

Experience the magic of GPS on this self-guided walking tour through Glasgow.

Three hundred years ago the wider Glasgow area was mostly countryside, with the Cathedral at its centre. The city began to change in the 1500s when Scotland became a Protestant country. Lucrative pilgrimages to Glasgow that had long been made by Roman Catholics ended, replaced by tobacco from America.

You’ll hear how Glasgow went from surviving to thriving, transitioning from the tobacco trade to cotton and, later, heavy engineering to eventually become the burgeoning ‘Second City’ of the Empire. How did these merchants become wealthy beyond our imaginings? Slavery.

We’ll explore Glasgow’s roles in slavery and its abolition while we walk the streets of the Merchant City district, discovering how the city developed from the 1600s until today. Everywhere you turn, from George Square to the Royal Exchange Square, you’ll encounter the wealth of Glasgow’s merchants written in stone.

Activity location

  • George Square
    • G2 1DH, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • George Square
    • G2 1DH, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Merchant City: A Self Guided Audio Tour of Glasgow in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes1h 20m1h 20m
  • Opening hours: Sat 0:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 526.95 x 1 AdultP 526.95
Total
Price is P 526.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGet unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedDirections to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

George Square (Pass by)
Start your tour at George Square, the heart of Glasgow's civic life. Learn about its history and the mini Statue of Liberty, as well as the many notable statues that surround it.
City Chambers (Pass by)
Located on the east side of George Square, this grand municipal building showcases the wealth and ambition of Glasgow in the late 19th century. Discover its opulent interiors and fascinating history.
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Glasgow (Pass by)
Visit the famous statue with its iconic traffic cone hat. Discover the story behind this quirky tradition and its significance to the city's culture.
Royal Exchange Square (Pass by)
Walk to the Royal Exchange Square, home to the Gallery of Modern Art. Hear about Glasgow's role in the tobacco trade and how it led to the city's wealth.
Merchant City (Pass by)
Stroll through the Merchant City district, where the wealth from the tobacco and sugar trades is evident in the grand architecture. Learn about the merchants who built these stunning buildings and their impact on the city.
The Tron Church Glasgow (Pass by)
Explore the historic Tron Church, an important site in Glasgow's religious and social history. Learn about its role during the Reformation and its influence on the city's development.
St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow (Pass by)
A beautiful 18th-century former church now used as a cultural venue. Discover its history and the role it played in the lives of Glasgow’s merchants and their families.
Hutcheson's Hall (Pass by)
An elegant building that was originally a hospital and school for boys. Learn about its charitable origins and the impact of the Hutcheson brothers on Glasgow’s educational landscape.
Buchanan Street (Pass by)
One of Glasgow’s main shopping streets, filled with high-end shops and historic architecture. Hear about its transformation over the centuries and its role in the city’s commercial life.
Blythswood Square (Pass by)
End your tour at Blythswood Square, an elegant area that once housed the city's wealthy merchants. Discover the history of the square and its surrounding buildings, which reflect the grandeur of Glasgow's past.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGeorge Square
    • G2 1DH, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGeorge Square
    • G2 1DH, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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