Private Tour
Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Beginning at one of Glasgow's oldest and most impressive structures, Glasgow Cathedral, you’ll embark on a journey through the very best of Glasgow.
Moving into what’s left of medieval Glasgow, you’ll hear stories from your private, local guide about the significance of Trongate and how it shaped the city.
From here, you’ll venture into the city centre through George Square and to the water’s edge to see the Finnieston Crane - an icon from Glasgow’s shipbuilding legacy.
Next, you’ll get to discover the iconic buildings of the West End, including Glasgow University and the People's Palace at Glasgow Green before visiting one of the city’s oldest quarters: the Merchant City.
Avoid the stresses of travel as you step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and sit back and relax on a private tour which includes;
• A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences
• An Expert Local Guide
• A Door-to-Door Service
• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz V-Class Premium Minivan
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
WiFi on board
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced Kilt-wearing guide
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Glasgow Cathedral
One of the most impressive sights in Glasgow, the Cathedral is simply awe-inspiring. Sitting on the original site where St. Mungo built his first church in 614 A.D., it’s safe to say there’s an extremely ancient history in this city. In fact, many people believe Edinburgh is an older city, but St. Margaret’s Cathedral in Edinburgh is actually younger than the Glasgow Cathedral you see today, which was built in the 12th Century.
On your tour, you’ll also get to experience what’s left of Medieval Glasgow. As you head along High Street, one of Glasgow’s oldest streets, you can marvel at the ancient buildings - and perhaps catch sight of the famous Tollbooth Steeple where the city’s witches, thieves and murders were hanged.
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Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Glasgow in Luxury Minivan
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Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Glasgow Tour-Exactly What We’d Hoped For
Abigail R,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day. Our guide was knowledgable and engaging and had many fun anecdotes to share along our trip. The van was comfortable and my parents who have mobility issues were looked after during the transitions in and out to various locations. We had some dietary concerns that meant we had to change a previously booked restaurant for lunch and our guide Fraser and the company’s administrator were lovely about making the change. We had a delicious meal at The butterfly and the pig. The tour was a perfect length and we were able to enjoy many points of interest and learn a lot in just the one day.
Great Glasgow!
Q9100HDkristinc,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was a fantastic tour guide. His love of Glasgow was contagious to our family. He went far above-and-beyond as well, changing our itinerary to best fit our interests and energy levels throughout the day.
A day to remember in Edinburgh
W6363IVdenisek,
Apr 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The only tour I have taken that I have enjoyed as much is the one I took two days later with the same company and guide, Fraser. I planned this as a solo trip to celebrated a life event it was all about me. Fraser took the time to find out about me and why I was visiting Scotland and taking the Edinburgh tour. He did an amazing job tailoring the tour to me. As I was spending the week mostly in Edinburgh we decided on seeing the below. - Forth Bridges, South Queensferry - Culross (Cranesmuir in Outlander) - Fettes College - Circus Lane - Dean Village - Grassmarket (lunch at The Last Drop) - Walk up Victoria Street onto Royal Mile, then along by Greyfriars Kirk, before taking in the view of the Castle from The Vennel Steps. - Calton Hill - Leith I would change nothing about the day. Thank you Fraser and Hopscotch Travel
Fantastic day tour of Glasgow
Rosiemaddocks,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I had.a brilliant day touring around Glasgow. Our tour guide Fraser was super friendly and really informative. It was very relaxed throughout the day and we got to stop off and see the sites. It was our first time in Glasgow, we really enjoyed our day and we will return to the city confidently knowing much more about it.
A perfect day in Glasgow!
luvtotravel055,
Dec 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fraser was a delightful person and a very well informed guide! He is an obvious history buff which was appreciated. My husband has some mobility issues and the private tour allowed us to do our own pace and Fraser got us up close by car to all the destinations to minimize unnecessary walking so we could enjoy walking within the sites. We are a well travelled couple and Fraser is at the top of the list when it comes to private tours!
Great Experience - both educational and a lot of fun!
sameX5084VJ,
Dec 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We couldn’t recommend Hopscotch Travel enough! Fraser was an awesome tour guide from both a knowledge perspective and also was an all round great guy! We hadn’t explored Glasgow before so to be able to do that in such a cool and unique way, we’d highly recommend a Hopscotch tour for anyone who is looking for a special day out or a special trip across Scotland!
We went all around Glasgow to see significant historical and cultural sites.
amyetzelk,
Dec 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable and very personable. We appreciated his competence and courtesy very much. I was able to visit the birthplace of my great grandfather on the edge of Glasgow, which was particularly meaningful.
Fantastic day in Glasgow, Queensferry, and Edinburgh!
davidbR4177GA,
Jul 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day! Michael was fabulous. We enjoyed the day. The mix of history and stories was great. Clearly the highlight of our visit to Scotland! Michael was so flexible and took us to spots not on the itinerary in Queensferry and Edinburgh too. That’s the benefit of a private tour with a wonderful guide!
Great tour to see Glasgow!
879augustaa,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see Glasgow. Michael our tour guide was on time, very professional and took us to all the city sites. He was very knowledgeable and even arranged a restaurant for lunch which was a surprise and delicious! Highly recommend!
Highland Cows in Glasgow!
markdI3669VT,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time on our tour. Our Tour guide (Frazer) was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. He catered to all our needs, made great suggestions, picked an awesome place for lunch and we even squeezed in a visit with some Highland Cows which was the highlight of the day. He was a wealth of knowledge on history as well. Highly recommend this tour.
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