Merchant City Music Walking Tour of Glasgow
Overview
Entertaining and informative, this tour has all the stories about the legendary performers who have stayed, played and made music in Glasgow.
The city has an unrivalled reputation for producing brilliant bands, making memorable music and putting on unforgettable shows. This tour will show you how and why.
Our guides are enthusiastic music fans and writers who are immersed in Glasgow’s cultural life.
The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar where customers can enjoy a 20% discount on food.
You don't need to be a music expert to enjoy the tour and even if you are, you may still learn new things. Jam-packed with anecdotes, the tour is designed to show a different side of Glasgow to both visitors and locals.
Inclusions
- Includes voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Cafe Bar.
What to expect
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Stop At: The Clutha Bar, 167-169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4SP Scotland
One of Glasgow's best loved live music pubs, this Clydeside bar is covered with murals which showcase the diversity of the city's music scene through the years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HD Scotland
Britain’s oldest surviving music hall, the venerable Britannia Panopticon is still a working venue. As well as hosting legendary Scottish performers such as Harry Lauder, this atmospheric, hidden gem has seen stage stars ranging from Cary Grant to Stan Laurel. At present, due to Covid, we do not have access to Britannia Panopticon although we can still tell you all its great stories.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Old Fruitmarket, 100 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ Scotland
The City Halls and Old Fruitmarket have been the location for many a memorable gig, including The Stranglers concert which led to punk rock being banned in Glasgow.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5HB Scotland
Now a leading theatre and concert venue, this building's history includes a devastating date with the notorious Hellfire Club.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Barrowland Ballroom, 244 Gallowgate Cowcaddens, Glasgow G4 0TT Scotland
The Barrowland Ballroom is much loved by Glasgow gig-goers and its history is as colourful as the bands that have played here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barrowland Park, 10 St. Andrews Lane Gallowgate, Glasgow G1 5BG Scotland
Barrowland Pathway artwork highlights many of the acts which have played its namesake venue. And from The Smiths and Simple Minds to David Bowie and Bob Dylan, we have brilliant stories about many of the big names who have played here.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow, 1 St Andrew's Square, Glasgow G1 5PP Scotland
A beautiful, 18th century church turned live music venue, St Andrews has lively links to the biggest names in Scotland's cultural history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The 13th Note, 50-60 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT, UK
We finish on King's Court where your guide will reveal our theories about why Glasgow evolved its own, unique music scene. From Postcard Records to The 13th Note and Mono Bar, this is an area rich in stories about Glasgow's past and present music scenes.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please contact us to discuss any mobility issues.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Stroller accessible
- Please be at departure point 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure time
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This was an excellent tour and I would highly recommend. The tour guide Phil was exceptional in his knowledge of the Glasgow music scene through history to the current day. An easy and relaxed pace with lots of “stories” delivered in a way that left me feeling I had learned so much whilst being...
This was an excellent tour and I would highly recommend. The tour guide Phil was exceptional in his knowledge of the Glasgow music scene through history to the current day. An easy and relaxed pace with lots of “stories” delivered in a way that left me feeling I had learned so much whilst being entertained.. only in Glasgow can you enjoy such wonderful “patter” The tour included a visit to the old music hall which was fascinating. I will definitely return to do the afternoon tour and would happily do this one again as there is so much more to learn and enjoy Thank you Phil .. a great wee turnArrived a few minutes late due to train running late and world cycling event taking place in city centre. Thankfully Phil the guide was still at the meeting point talking about the Clutha Bar etc. Phil the guide really knows his music and this is evident in this informative tour about Glasgow, ...
Arrived a few minutes late due to train running late and world cycling event taking place in city centre. Thankfully Phil the guide was still at the meeting point talking about the Clutha Bar etc. Phil the guide really knows his music and this is evident in this informative tour about Glasgow, the groups and the venues. The tour is at an easy pace and also stops at street art etc for photo opportunities. Next time we will do the afternoon tour but would happily do the morning tour againThis was a fascinating experience. I could have listened to Phil’s stories about music in Glasgow for several more hours and learned a huge amount during the tour. Both Phil and the other tour participants were really friendly and kind. I couldn’t recommend this strongly enough, whether you alrea...
This was a fascinating experience. I could have listened to Phil’s stories about music in Glasgow for several more hours and learned a huge amount during the tour. Both Phil and the other tour participants were really friendly and kind. I couldn’t recommend this strongly enough, whether you already live in Glasgow or are visiting. Absolutely superb.The tour was great. Packed with information and presented in fabulous entertaining style by Phil. My friend who was a semi-pro musician in Glasgow for many years found out numerous things he didn’t know before. Greatly enjoyable, fun and educational; what more could you want from a walking tour?
The tour was great. Packed with information and presented in fabulous entertaining style by Phil. My friend who was a semi-pro musician in Glasgow for many years found out numerous things he didn’t know before. Greatly enjoyable, fun and educational; what more could you want from a walking tour?If you are a music fan and interested in the history of the Glasgow music scene, this tour is a must. Our tour guide, Phil has an encyclopedic knowledge of music and is very enthusiastic and engaging. Two hours well spent!
If you are a music fan and interested in the history of the Glasgow music scene, this tour is a must. Our tour guide, Phil has an encyclopedic knowledge of music and is very enthusiastic and engaging. Two hours well spent!The tour guide (Phil, aka P9) is extremely knowledgeable about the Scottish music scene and Glasgow venues. This is a very entertaining tour. It “only” lasted two hours. It’s well worth the money. Phil kept us all entertained with his stories about Glasgow and the Paisley punk scene. There is som...
The tour guide (Phil, aka P9) is extremely knowledgeable about the Scottish music scene and Glasgow venues. This is a very entertaining tour. It “only” lasted two hours. It’s well worth the money. Phil kept us all entertained with his stories about Glasgow and the Paisley punk scene. There is something for everyone, including punk, vaudeville, folk and even social history.