Glasgow City and Clyde Bridges Bike Tour

Glasgow, GB
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Highlights

  • Explore Glasgow's tourist attractions and hidden gems
  • See and learn about the iconic River Clyde bridges
  • Stop at the SEC Armadillo and learn about Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage
  • Visit the impressive University of Glasgow
  • Cycle along the picturesque Forth & Clyde Canal

Meeting Point

Making your way from George Square eastwards, walk along Duke Street to the corner of John Knox Street. Turn left and the Drygate is up 50 meters on your right-hand side. There is a Glasgow Bike Tours board next to the Drygate entrance. Go in and take a seat where your guide will meet you.

Meeting point

85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Making your way from George Square eastwards, walk along Duke Street to the corner of John Knox Street. Turn left and the Drygate is up 50 meters on your right-hand side. There is a Glasgow Bike Tours board next to the Drygate entrance. Go in and take a seat where your guide will meet you.

Meeting point

85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

We will cycle to Glasgow Green where we will see and learn about the People's Palace, Doulton Fountain, and the Templeton Carpet Factory.

Duration 15 minutes
2

SEC Armadillo

A stop at these iconic buildings to discuss the shipbuilding heritage and some of the old and new buildings on the banks of the river Clyde.

Duration 15 minutes
3

University of Glasgow

Glasgow University. As the 2nd oldest university in Scotland, Glasgow University is linked to Glasgow Cathedral in that its early teachings started there and the university eventually was given papal approval in 1451. Another fantastic and impressive building.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Located on the banks of the Kelvin River, this is a breathtaking building and is the most visited free-to-enter tourist attraction in Scotland. A must-see for any visitor.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral and Provand’s Lordship. Constructed around 1471 and 1ocated in the center of Glasgow, next to the Royal Infirmary, these represent 2 of the last examples of medieval buildings in Glasgow. The Cathedral is linked to St Mungo, whose name is synonymous with Glasgow.

Duration 15 minutes
6

The Tall Ship Glenlee

One of the remaining 3 masted ships in the World made in Glasgow and still here, after quite a journey.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

The Clydeside Distillery

Glasgow's only whisky distillery within the city boundary and afantastic repurposed 19 century building.

Duration 10 minutes
8

The Necropolis

Glasgow Necropolis. This is a classic example of Victorian cemeteries, unusually built on a low hill and has been described as “literally a city of the dead” and is home to some 50,000 graves.

Duration 15 minutes
9

Riverside Museum

This iconic Glasgow building was designed by Zaha Hadid and opened in 2011 and is a central part of the Glasgow Harbour regeneration project. If you like things that move...this is for you.

Duration 10 minutes
10

Kelvingrove Park

The Kelvin river's leafy cycle path makes a lovely hidden pathway, worthy of any countryside cycle path. (Optional Stop)

Duration 15 minutes
11

Clyde Arc Bridge

An iconic Glasgow bridge otherwise known as the "Squinty Bridge" gives fantastic views of the city's waterfront architecture.

Duration 5 minutes
12

Speirs Wharf

The Forth and Clyde Canal and Speirs Wharf. Completed in 1790 and connected the east and west coast seas of Scotland. (Optional stop)

Duration 10 minutes
13

River Clyde

We will cycle across some of the iconic bridges of the river Clyde like the "Squiggly Bridge" (a nickname) and along the Clyde cyclepath to the Armadillo (yet another nickname).

Duration 20 minutes
14

Drygate Brewery

Here you will meet your guide, receive your bike and helmet and start your tour having had a chance to get used to the bike before setting off.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    You should be fit enough to ride a bicycle
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What our experts say

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    Start at Drygate Brewery for coffee
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    Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery nearby
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    Check out local pubs after the tour
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    Wear comfortable clothing for cycling
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    Bring a water bottle for hydration

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