Two-Hour Guided Walking Tour – Glasgow’s Music Scene, Past & Present
Discover the heart of Glasgow’s legendary music scene on this guided two-hour walking tour through the Merchant City and East End. Tours depart at 11am from The Clutha Bar on Stockwell Street.

Departure Point

Meet your guide outside The Clutha Bar, Stockwell Street.

Return Details

Tour concludes in the Merchant City area.

Duration

2 hours

Languages Available

Live tour guide – English

Points of Interest

Stop At: The Clutha Bar
167–169 Stockwell Street, Glasgow
One of Glasgow’s best-loved live music pubs, this riverside bar is decorated with murals celebrating the city’s diverse music scene through the decades.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
113–117 Trongate, Glasgow
The oldest surviving music hall in Britain and still a working venue. Legendary performers such as Harry Lauder, Stan Laurel, and Cary Grant once graced its stage. (Please note: access inside is currently unavailable, but stories and history are shared outside.)
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: City Halls & Old Fruitmarket
100 Candleriggs, Glasgow
An iconic venue for unforgettable gigs, including The Stranglers’ infamous concert that led to punk rock being briefly banned in Glasgow.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tron Theatre
63 Trongate, Glasgow
Now a thriving theatre and concert venue, the building also has ties to Glasgow’s notorious Hellfire Club.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Barrowland Ballroom
244 Gallowgate, Glasgow
Beloved by music fans, the Barrowland has a colourful past and an even more colourful list of performers who’ve taken the stage.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Barrowland Park
10 St Andrews Lane, Gallowgate
The Barrowland Pathway artwork pays tribute to the legendary acts who played its namesake venue—from Bowie and Dylan to The Smiths and Simple Minds.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St Andrews in the Square
1 St Andrew’s Square, Glasgow
A stunning 18th-century church now reimagined as a live music venue with deep cultural roots.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The 13th Note
50–60 King Street, Glasgow
The tour concludes around King’s Court, with stories of Postcard Records, The 13th Note, and Mono Bar—an area rich with tales of Glasgow’s unique and evolving music scene.
Duration: 10 minutes

Additional Information

• Suitable for all fitness levels

• Infants and children welcome in a pram or stroller

• Service animals allowed

• Public transport nearby

• Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time

• Tour operates in all weather conditions—dress appropriately

• Contact us directly to discuss any mobility requirements

Inclusions

• Passionate local guide

• Voucher for 20% discount on food at Mono Café Bar

Exclusions

• Food and drinks (unless specified)

Redemption Instructions

• Comfortable walking shoes recommended

• Mobile or paper ticket accepted

This tour is operated by Glasgow Music City Tours and offered through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by Glasgow Music City Tours in connection with this promotion. For questions, please contact Groupon customer service. Inquiries made to Viator will be redirected to Groupon.

Not eligible for promo codes.