Glasgow Necropolis: Small Group Tour with Local Guide
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Walk amongst the gravestones of Glasgows Necropolis, learning about architecture & funerary sculptures, and hearing stories about Glasgows history, the Victorians & the people buried here.
Highlights
- Start your journey into Glasgows Necropolis learning about the cities history
- Explore the Necropolis Gates, Bridge of Sighs, Facade & Failed Catacombs
- Learn about the architecture, funerary sculptures & the Victorian Era
- Get to know some of the fascinating people buried & memorialised here
- Be able to tailor your tours to a start time and duration that suits you
Description
Discover the history of the Glasgow Necropolis and learn about some of its 50,000 occupants by spending quality time with a local guide.
On this exclusive Private Tour we offer flexible start times, can tailor your tour to suit times (usually between 1.5/2hours), and points of interest, and will make sure that you walk away enamoured by this magnificent garden cemetery.
Please do not hesitate to message if you would like to request a date and time not shown on the schedule!
As you enter the city of the dead, you’ll walk amongst the gravestones, learning about the Victorians, the wonderful architecture, funerary sculptures and hear fascinating stories Glasgow’s history and the people that shaped it into the vibrant city you see today.
Key Highlights:
• Necropolis Gates
• Bridge of Sighs
• The Facade & Failed Catacombs
• The Monteith Mausoleum
• William Miller Memorial
• The Mausoleum's of Millionaires Row
• Visit the graves of James Jeffray, the Buchannan Sisters, Charles Tennant, John & Isabella Elder, John Stewart Templeton and more!
Start times & starting location is flexible but dependant on the tour guides availability! For completely private tours and alternative dates / times from the ones shown, please do not hesitate to contact me!
Includes
Private tour of Glasgow Necropolis
Local guide
Flexible start times
Tailored tour to suit times and points of interest
Important Information
- Start times and starting location are flexible but dependent on the tour guide's availability
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund