Paisley History Walking Tour with Personal Audio

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This isn’t your average history tour. It’s a rich, immersive journey through the heart of one of Scotland’s most storied towns — led by locals who live and breathe Paisley’s past.

You’ll hear the echoes of monks in medieval cloisters, walk in the footsteps of radical weavers and poets, and uncover the stories behind some of the town’s most iconic and overlooked landmarks. Using personal audio headsets, you won’t miss a word as your guide brings Paisley’s layered history to life with warmth, insight, and a few surprises.

A commitment to authenticity, this tour offers a deeply human connection to the people and events that shaped Paisley — from its proud industrial roots to its cultural revival.

You’ll have fun, too — as one recent guest said:

"We had a blast! The guides were so knowledgeable and humorous — a fantastic way to experience the city. Highly recommended!"

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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

Audio headsets

Lunch

What To Expect

Paisley Abbey

12th-century monastery with ties to Scottish royalty and William Wallace

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Paisley Town Hall

A grand Victorian civic building overlooking Abbey Close

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Paisley History Walking Tour with Personal Audio

Reviews

5.00

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great for locals or tourists
AncientExplorer77,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really interesting, great for locals or tourists. Doing great things for the town, Paisley history is as interesting as any other tour I’ve been on
Great tour.
Jet33307922749,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour, we really enjoyed it. Knew Paisley had its history but to find out more about places and the people who came from there was humbling and very informative.
Fabulous Walking Tour
F9162TUbarbarab,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour with Rashelle. Learned really interesting facts about the history of Paisley and the people who shaped it. Rashelle has great knowledge and her passion for Paisley history is clear. No hesitation in recommending this tour. Thanks a lot.
A beautiful walk about Paisley
Curiosity15410402923,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the enthusiasm and pride our tour guide, Neil, brought to the experience. He pointed out details and told us fascinating stories to complement the walk about. Saw some stunning historical sites and later we went back to explore more. Top notch tour! The Paisley tour company puts Paisley on the map. I wish we could’ve done all the tours! 💥💥💥💥💥
Stories of Law and Life
LauraBroomBroon,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paisley Tours provided a thoughtful and engaging experience during the inaugural Paisley Legal Walk in September 2025, which raised funds for The Access to Justice Foundation. The walk brought Paisley’s unique legal history to life, including the famous “snail in the bottle” case, Donoghue v Stevenson, a landmark in the law of negligence. Our guides shared stories that were moving, with some uplifting moments and others more reflective or sad, showing both sides of Paisley's history. The guides were well-prepared and spoke simply. Their approach balanced the legal facts with a sense of humanity. They talked clearly about how some events, like the snail in the ginger beer, changed the law for everyone and made consumer protection stronger. The route was planned to suit a range of walkers, and the schedule ran smoothly.
A fabulous and interesting tour provided with enthusiasm, entertainment and knowledge
244lynp,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were lucky enough to be guided by Hugh. He was simply amazing. The history and stories of this fantastic town flowed from him with ease and humour. My mum struggles with her hearing and his care and attention to her, so she didn’t miss anything, was way beyond what we expected. The content of the tour would have made it worth doing but Hugh made it a really special experience. Thank you Hugh
Great walk with Hugh!!!
Passenger09290273740,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I thoroughly enjoyed my walk with Hugh. He was very knowledgable about the area and was very happy to answer my questions. I would’ve been very happy to spend more time walking along with Hugh.
Brilliant guide
706tashs,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Went on a wee free history tour round the centre for Renfrewshire Open Day, Rachelle (hope I spelled her right! ) was excellent, great detailed knowledge made really interesting as well as fun, definitely will be back for a longer version soon!
Highly Recommend!
lynseym890,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour on Saturday! Neil, Gavin and Hugh are all super friendly, fun, knowledgeable and passionate. I've lived nearby for years and never knew any of Paisley’s history. From the stunning architecture of Paisley Abbey and the Town Hall, to the long history of thread manufacturing, to the witches stories and the links to William Wallace. All fascinating, mixed with lots of humour. Looking forward to Halloween. Thanks guys!
Excellent tour of Paisley
Curiosity827757,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide, Hugh, gave us an informative and highly entertaining tour of the town of Paisley. While you are probably aware the Paisley design and the thread works, Paisley has so much more history and Hugh made it come alive. I would highly recommend this tour.