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Explore the legendary music venues of Merchant City & the East End on this entertaining walking tour. Delivered by musicians & journalists with years of experience in Glasgow's music scene.

Highlights

• Visit the UK's oldest music hall - the Britannia Panopticon
• Listen to tales of the Barrowland Ballroom
• Share memories of great gigs on the Barrowland Pathway
• Hear stories from multiple genres, from folk and punk, to pop and rock
• Learn why Glasgow was the UK's first UNESCO City of Music

Description

Share musical memories on this guided walking tour of the musical hot spots - past and present - in Glasgow's East End and Merchant City. Walk the oldest streets of Glasgow and avoid the usual tourist trails. The tour features tall tales, funny stories and fond recollections of great gigs. Starting at The Clutha, one of Glasgow's best loved live music pubs, the tour covers cherished venues such as the mighty Barrowland Ballroom and the venerable Britannia Panopticon – Britain’s oldest surviving music hall. During the tour, hear the story of the veteran venues which have found a new lease of life; the fertile relationship between the city’s visual arts community and its musicians; the legendary pubs frequented by folk music giants, and the newer, noisier upstarts that keep the grassroots scene growing. The tour finishes at the hip and happening Mono Café Bar. 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. The Merchant City has proved to be a creative stamping ground for everyone from Stan Laurel to Billy Connolly, Simple Minds and Franz Ferdinand. Take a tour of the area and find out why.  

Includes

2-hour walking tour Experienced and knowledgeable guide Entry into Britannia Panopticon

Important Information

• It is recommended that you wear comfortable, flat shoes and waterproof clothing
• Please note, there will be stairs and inclines

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund