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By Jess L

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Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,657 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview

    • 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

Activity location

    • Glasgow
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Castle St, Glasgow G4 0UZ, UK | Next to the main Necropolis Gates (large black and gold, next to the Cathedral, behind the St Mungo museum).
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Glasgow Necropolis: Small Group Tour with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
P 1,657.43 x 1 AdultP 1,657.43
Total
Price is P 1,657.43

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private tour of Glasgow Necropolis
  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Flexible start times
  • Inclusions
    Tailored tour to suit times and points of interest
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the starting location not included
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks not included
  • Exclusions
    Bathroom access not available

What you can expect

  • Discover the history of the Glasgow Necropolis and learn about some of its 50,000 occupants by spending quality time with Jess; a local guide and history enthusiast.

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

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

    On this private tour I can tailor your tour to suit times (usually between 1.5 / 2 hours), 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!

    Start times & starting location are flexible but dependant on my availability! For completely private tours and alternative dates / times from the ones shown, please do not hesitate to contact me!

    Minimum participant amount for these tours is set at 4 people. If this number is not met 12 hours before the tour date and time it will automatically be cancelled and I will send you alternatives dates and times. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

Location

Activity location

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    • Glasgow
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Castle St, Glasgow G4 0UZ, UK | Next to the main Necropolis Gates (large black and gold, next to the Cathedral, behind the St Mungo museum).
    • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom