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Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour

4.5 (56)
Glasgow, GB
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Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour

4.5 (56)
Glasgow, GB
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Experience the vibrant music scene of Glasgow on a two-hour guided walking tour of the city's famous music mile. From iconic venues like the Royal Concert Hall to the legendary King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, you'll delve into Glasgow's rich musical heritage and discover why it has such a stellar reputation for producing brilliant bands. Led by knowledgeable guides who are music enthusiasts themselves, this tour offers a unique insight into the city's cultural life. Spanning just over a mile, the Music Mile tour covers a range of genres and eras, from traditional jazz to punk and pop. Whether you're a dedicated music fan or simply looking for a different way to explore the city, this captivating tour is sure to entertain and inspire you.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore Glasgow's famous music scene
  • Whistle-stop guide around the city center
  • Walk with enthusiastic music fans, performers, and writers
  • Discover diverse genres and eras of music
  • Opportunity to stand on the stage of King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
  • Tour Guide
  • Food and drinks

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Introduction

Get ready to immerse yourself in Glasgow's vibrant music scene with the Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour. This two-hour guided walk takes you through the heart of the city's music mile, where famous music venues past and present await discovery. From the iconic Royal Concert Hall to the legendary King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, you'll uncover the stories behind Glasgow's unrivaled reputation for producing brilliant bands and unforgettable shows. Led by enthusiastic guides who are music fans, performers, and writers themselves, this tour offers a unique perspective on the city's rich cultural heritage.

What to expect?

During the Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour, you can anticipate a captivating journey through diverse music genres and eras. The tour covers everything from dancehall and traditional jazz to punk, pop, and today's guitar heroes. It is designed to cater to both dedicated music fans and casual admirers seeking a different way to explore the city. Along the way, you'll hear fascinating tales of Glasgow's music history and learn about the artists who have left their mark on the music mile.

Who is this for?

This tour is for anyone who wants to delve into Glasgow's rich musical heritage. Whether you're a die-hard fan of a particular genre or simply love discovering new sounds, the Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour promises an unforgettable experience. Music enthusiasts, history buffs, and travelers looking for an offbeat adventure will all find something to enjoy on this tour. Regardless of your age or background, if you appreciate the magic of music and want to explore a city known for its incredible musical talent, this tour is for you.

Why book this?

Embark on the Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour to discover the beating heart of Scotland's music scene. With knowledgeable guides who are deeply immersed in Glasgow's cultural life, you'll gain insight into the city's music history that you won't find in guidebooks. From hearing about the critical and passionate audience of the Empire to standing on the stage that launched acts like Oasis and Blur, this tour offers exclusive access and behind-the-scenes stories that will make your musical adventure truly unforgettable. Prepare to be captivated by the legendary venues and the famous acts that have graced their stages.

Good to know

During the Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour, you'll explore venues that have played a significant role in nurturing young talent and shaping the city's music legacy. Take a moment to enjoy a refreshment at Nice 'n' Sleazy, a dive bar that has witnessed the rise of many rock 'n' roll legends. You'll also encounter Sauchiehall Street, a historic area that has been Glasgow's nocturnal playground for decades. Depending on access, you might even have the chance to stand under the lights at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and capture a selfie on the very stage that launched countless great acts.

Reviews

Feedback from individuals who have taken the Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour has been overwhelmingly positive. Travelers praise the knowledgeable guides for their passion and entertaining storytelling. Many describe the tour as a perfect way to explore Glasgow's music scene, highlighting the unique access to iconic venues and the opportunity to learn about the city's rich musical heritage. Overall, visitors commend the tour for providing a memorable and immersive experience that truly brings Glasgow's music history to life.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

This is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Celtic Connections - the world's biggest winter music festival. While here, we time travel back and hear tales from the heyday of the Empire. A former neighbour of the Concert Hall, the Empire is long gone but its fierce reputation for having the UK's most critical and passionate audience lives on.

The Pavilion Theatre

The Pavillion has hosted everyone from Houdini and Charlie Chaplin to Sydney Devine, Glasgow's very own rhinestone cowboy. The former Odeon gets a mention here. First and foremost a cinema, it was also a stomping ground for bands like The Beatles, Little Richard and The Rolling Stones.

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

At the Conservatoire, your guide has plenty of stories about associated hobbits, Outlander stars, Dr Who actors and even Bob Dylan, an unlikely fan of the bagpipes.

Nice 'n' Sleazy

The tour pauses at Nice 'n' Sleazy, a big-hearted dive bar that plays an instrumental part in nurturing young talent. As well as offering the opportunity for guests to buy a refreshment, Sleazy's is where we tell visitors all the rock 'n' roll legends from the late, lamented Apollo. It is also where guests hear about the changing sounds of Sauchiehall Street, an area that has been the city's night-time playground for decades.

King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut

The Music Mile tour finishes at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut where you have the opportunity to follow in the early footsteps of Oasis, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers. Depending on access, there may be the chance to stand under the lights at King Tut’s and grab a selfie on the stage that helped launch so many great acts.

Reviews

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4.5 (56)

Shoegirl2014

I am really glad we picked up this tour on our short trip to Glasgow. Super interesting and the tour guide, Fiona, was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Loved visiting King Tuts where so many of my favourite bands launched themselves. Definitely planning on the morning tour when we are next over.

njmetz

A solid look at the deep music scene, covering everything from the jazz greats to Beatles, Buzzcocks, Nazareth, Simple Minds, The Cure, Oasis, even Susan Boyle, and many more all in between. Our guide was an engaging storyteller with great humor and plenty of local vernacular that kept the group smiling. The tour takes you by the famous music theaters, performing arts schools, and into a couple of the music clubs including the famous King Tuts Wah Wah. If you’re a music art lover of any sort, this is a must do.

Explorer587014

Such an informative tour from a really engaging and knowledgeable tour guide. As a native of the city I learned so much!

137kierang

Fantastic afternoon with Phil So many stories and lots of fun Phil knows everything there is to know past and present brilliant way to spend a few hours

AJDuncan

A brilliant walking tour for everyone from musical obsessives to those just interested in the city's history and architecture. So many great stories, brilliantly told.

ralphfindlay

Brilliant walking tour with a very knowledgeable host. Very nostalgic bringing back all our personal memories of the gigs we had seen growing up in Glasgow. I’d recommend that it you have a spare couple of hours, this is well worth the money. Phil (P6) was excellent.

rjwolfe0464

We went on the afternoon tour with our guide Phil. So knowledgeable about the music scene in Glasgow, and all the venues, complete with many anecdotes. A great introduction to music in the City, thoroughly entertaining.

Robod93_

I went in the music mile tour on 10th June. I can't remember the name of the guide unfortunately but she was fantastic. Very immersed in the subject and really went into great detail on every aspect of the tour. It made me realise how very little I knew about the Glasgow music scene and it's history beforehand. I'm happy to say I now know quite a bit more than I did previously. There were only 6 of us on the tour this day. Although I liked the small group, I was very surprised there wasn't a larger group. Overall a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours on a Saturday. I have recommended the tour to friends.

Moonfan

For tours like these to work well you need to have a guide who is totally immersed in the subject matter, passionate about it, and able to communicate that enthusiasm to the audience. Phil was all of these things. The tour was a Father's Day gift from my sons which I was really looking forward to and it certainly lived up to expectations. Back in the day I used to be a regular visitor to the Apollo, and latterly the ABC, the Garage and King Tut's, and I thought I was pretty well-versed in the music history of Glasgow. However Phil's knowledge of the international impact of Scotland's, and of Glasgow's musical exports was eye-opening. The tales of the treatment of visiting artists (depending on whether the crowd liked you or not) by audiences from the times of Glasgow's industrial heydays he recounted are the stuff of legend, and his inside stories of the local music scene and anecdotes about some famous musical names added plenty more humour to the day. Not sure that non-Weegies would be able to keep up with all of this pure gold patter, but it was a total belter of an afternoon out for us. Thank you Phil!

NorthStar46539542709

Fiona was a fantastic guide to the Glasgow music scene. She brought a depth of knowledge and a passion for the many musical artists and bands who have performed in Glasgow. We knew we would enjoy this walking tour, but it exceeded our expectations!
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2024-04-16 07:49
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