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Glasgow Tourist Attractions and Glasgow Sightseeing
(Glasgow, Scotland, UK)



There are so many wonderful tourist attractions to see in Glasgow that there is sure to be something for everyone, with popular tourist attractions both in the centre of Glasgow and nearby.

Whether you are looking for Glasgow thrills and excitement, historic exhibitions and displays, or animals and family-based attractions, tourists and visitors will not have to look far in Glasgow, one of Scotland's most important cities. Here are some of the top tourist attractions in Glasgow.




Glasgow Guided Bus Tours - Glasgow, Scotland
Open-top hop on / off Glasgow guided bus tours operate throughout the day at regular intervals in central Glasgow. These Glasgow bus tours provide tourists with an easy way of sightseeing in Glasgow and with daily hop on / off tickets, they are also a very useful way to travel around Glasgow, since you can leave the bus to explore and get back on when you are ready. The Glasgow bus tours connect all of the major points of interest in Glasgow, including numerous tourist attractions, landmarks and monuments in Glasgow. Guided bus tours in Glasgow are operated by several different companies, and include the following Glasgow bus companies:

Discover Glasgow Guided Bus Tours - George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DY, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 0444
Discover Glasgow Guides Bus Tours operate open-top double-decker bus tours throughout the week, travelling around central Glasgow and taking in many of this city's tourist attractions. Buses depart from Glasgow's central George Square every 30 minutes and make many stops throughout Glasgow.
Attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 16:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Scotguide Guides Bus Tours - 153 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3BJ, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 0444
Scotguide Guided Bus Tours provide a number of tours around Glasgow and Scotland, including open-top double-decker bus tours and coach trips throughout the week in Glasgow. Buses depart from Glasgow's central George Square every 30 minutes and travel to many of Glasgow's famous tourist attractions and landmarks.
Attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Walking Tours of Glasgow - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1225 477786
There are a number of walking tours around Glasgow and these provide tourists with a real insight into some of Glasgow's most interesting and historic tourist attractions, landmarks and Georgian Streets. Glasgow walking tours of particular interest include:

Ghosts and Ghouls Walking Tours of Glasgow - Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board, 11 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DY, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 772 0022
The Ghost and Ghouls walking tour of Glasgow lasts around 90 minutes and takes in some of Glasgow's most spooky attractions. This popular Glasgow tour departs every night in the summer from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist office.
Attraction open: May to September, daily - 21:00 to 22:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and groups

Gruesome Glasgow Walking Tours - Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist Board, 11 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DY, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 772 0022
The Gruesome Glasgow Walking Tours lasts around 90 minutes and depart from outside of the Greater Glasgow and Clyde Valley Tourist office, at 19:00 every evening during the summer.
Attraction open: May to September, daily - 19:00 to 20:30
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children, families and groups

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: The Pavilion Theatre - 121 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3AX, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 1846
The Pavilion Theatre is one of Glasgow's most important and popular theatres and can be found in the heart of Glasgow city centre. Seating around 1,500 people, attractions at Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre include a large, domed ceiling, mosaic floors, musicals, dramas, comedies and seasonal pantomimes. The Pavilion Theatre is located close to Glasgow's Buchanan Street train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 20:00, variable performance times

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: IMAX Theatre - Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 420 5000
Glasgow's IMAX Theatre is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the south side of Glasgow and features state-of-the-art cinematic technology. The Glasgow IMAX Theatre is the ultimate movie experience, transporting viewers from the theatre into the heart of the action, as though you are part of the film itself. With the latest digital surround sound system, this impressive Glasgow attraction features Scotland's largest movie screen.
Attraction open: daily
Admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: The Glasgow Arches - 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G1 4PR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 565 1000
The Glasgow Arches are located in the heart of Glasgow city centre and are home to a modern, multimedia centre, with many attractions for tourists in the Glasgow area. Attractions at the Glasgow Arches include theatrical performances, concerts with live music, fashion shows and a café / bar area. The Glasgow Arches are actually stunning Victorian railway arches and this interesting, friendly Glasgow multimedia centre is full of atmosphere. Situated close to Glasgow's St. Enoch train station, the Glasgow Arches are located in Glasgow city centre.
Open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: The Glasgow Time Capsule - 100 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge, Glasgow, ML5 1LD, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1236 449572
The Glasgow Time Capsule is a popular leisure centre located in the North Lanarkshire area of Glasgow. Attractions at the Glasgow Time Capsule include a large, fun swimming pool area with slides, an ice-skating rink, a play area for young children, cafés, bars, sunbeds, a gymnasium, an ice disco and much more besides.
Open: Sunday to Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 22:00
Admission: charge, discounts available for children, charge for ice skate hire

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Citizens Theatre - 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 429 0022
Glasgow's Citizens Theatre is situated in the south side of Glasgow and dates back to the late 19th century. Inside there are three theatres, the main theatre seating around 600 people in a grand Victorian auditorium, and two smaller studio theatres. Glasgow's Citizens Theatre is nearby the Bridge Street train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Cottier Theatre - 93 Hyndland Street, Glasgow, G11 5PX, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 357 3868
Cottier Theatre, in the West End of Glasgow, is housed in a stunning, converted church and is full of atmosphere. Seating around 350 people, Glasgow's Cottier Theatre features many interesting theatrical performances throughout the year and other tourist attractions include stained-glass windows, musical events, a bar and a popular restaurant. Cottier Theatre is nearby Glasgow's Kelvinhall train station, in the West End of Glasgow.
Attraction open: Tuesday to Sunday - 16:15 to 20:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Crawfurd Theatre - University of Strathclyde Jordanhill Campus, 76 Southbrae Drive, Glasgow, G13 1PP, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 950 3437
Crawfurd Theatre, in the West End of Glasgow, is part of the University of Strathclyde complex and is home to many exciting, cultural events throughout the year. Attractions the Glasgow's Crawfurd Theatre include exhibitions, activities for children, lectures, drama and workshops. Crawfurd Theatre is nearby Glasgow's Partick train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: King's Theatre - 294 Bath Street, Glasgow, G1 1LX, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 248 5332
The King's Theatre is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre and dates back more than 100 years. This important Glasgow theatre seats around 1,800 people and attractions include elegant architecture, a stunning interior, regular musicals and seasonal Glasgow pantomimes. The King's Theatre is located nearby Glasgow's Buchanan Street, close to many of Glasgow's tourist attractions and facilities.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Mitchell Theatre - 6 Granville Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7DR, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 287 4855
Glasgow's Mitchell Theatre, in the West End of Glasgow, is one of Glasgow's most important theatres and features many attractions for tourists and visitors to Glasgow. These attractions includes regular concerts, jazz performances, pantomimes, theatrical events, workshops for children, amateur dramas and Glasgow's Mitchell Theatre is also highly regarded in Glasgow as an excellent dance venue. The Mitchell Theatre is nearby Glasgow's St. George's Cross train station and tickets for shows at this popular Glasgow theatre are available from the nearby King's Theatre.

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Ramshorn Theatre - McCance Building, 98 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1ES, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 548 2542
The Ramshorn Theatre can be found in the Merchant City area of Glasgow and is one of the most unusual theatres in the Glasgow area. Housed in a sympathetically-converted church, attractions at Glasgow's Ramshorn Theatre include many theatrical productions during the years, such as classical dramas and modern comedies, art exhibitions and a theatre bar. The Ramshorn Theatre is within easy walking distance from Glasgow's Buchanan Street train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Theatre Royal - 282 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 3QA, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 9000
Glasgow's Theatre Royal is located in Glasgow's city centre and is one of the most important theatres in Glasgow for opera. The Theatre Royal became Glasgow's national centre for opera in 1975 and features regular operatic performance, ballet, dramas, theatrical shows for children and many other events during the year. The Theatre Royal is close to Glasgow's Buchanan Street railway station.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Tramway Theatre - 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2PE, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 287 3900
The Tramway Theatre, in the South Side area of Glasgow, is one of the leading modern arts venues in the country and features many attractions. Once a depot for trams more than 100 years ago, Glasgow's Tramway Theatre retains much of its original character and charm. Attractions at the Tramway Theatre include dramas, theatrical performances, lectures, dances, art exhibitions and workshops. The Tramway Theatre is within walking distance from Glasgow's Pollokshaws East train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 21:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Tron Theatre - 63 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HB, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 552 4267
Glasgow's Tron Theatre, in the East End of Glasgow, was originally a church which dates back to the 16th century. With a landmark steeple, attractions at the Tron Theatre include concerts, musical events, dramas, contemporary dance, comedies, shows for children and many workshops throughout the year. The Tron Theatre is situated nearby Glasgow's St. Enoch train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Willow Tea Rooms - 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 204 5242
Glasgow's Willow Tea Rooms, in the centre of Glasgow, was designed by the famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh and has become quite an attraction for tourists and visitors in this Glasgow area. The Willow Tea Rooms serves a variety of teas, scones, salads, salmon dishes and traditional Glasgow haggis.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday 12:00 to 17:00

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: North Woodside Baths - 10 Braid Square, Glasgow, G4 9YB, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 332 8102
North Woodside Baths is home to a grand, Victorian swimming pool and is located in the West End of Glasgow, close to Glasgow's St. George's Cross train station. Other attractions for tourists and visitors at Glasgow's North Woodside Baths include sunbeds, a sauna and classical architecture.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 21:00 and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Glengoyne Distillery - Dumgoyne, Killearn, Blane Valley, Glasgow, G63 9LB, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1360 550254
Glasgow's Glengoyne Distillery, in the Stirling area of Glasgow, is located close to Loch Lomond. Attractions at the Glengoyne Distillery include regular guided tours and malt whisky tastings.
Attraction open: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 16:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Oban Distillery - Stafford Street, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5NH, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1631 572004
The Oban Distillery is one of the oldest sources of Malt Whisky in Scotland and is located in Argyll, nearby Glasgow. Dating back more than 200 years, attractions at the Oban Distillery include interesting guided tours and a gift shop.
Attraction open: June to October, Monday to Friday - 09:30 to 17:00 and Saturday - 09:30 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: New Lanark Village - New Lanark Mills, Lanark, Glasgow, ML11 9DB, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1555 661345
The New Lanark Village, in the South Lanarkshire of Glasgow, dates back to the late 18th century and was built as an industrial settlement. With a number of interesting exhibitions and tourist attractions, include the Falls of Clyde Wildlife Reserve, Glasgow's New Lanark Village still remains a working community and is close to the Lanark train station.
Attraction open: daily - 11:00 to 17:00
Attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children, families and groups

Glasgow Tourist Attractions: Mitchell Library - North Street, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 7DN, Scotland, UK
Tel: +44 (0)141 287 2999
Glasgow's Mitchell Library, in the West End of Glasgow, is actually the largest reference library in Europe, housing over one million books, many important documents, exhibitions and the Mitchell Theatre. The Mitchell Library is full of historical information about Glasgow and is nearby the St. George's Cross train station.
Attraction open: Monday to Thursday - 09:00 to 20:00, Friday and Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00

 
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