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Glasgow Music City Tours
Glasgow Music City Tours
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Glasgow Music City Tours offer lively and informative guided walks exploring the fascinating places, people and performances which have shaped Glasgow's musical landscape. We bring alive tales of the Glasgow music venues that have played host to everyone from Alex Harvey to Paolo Nutini.
Glasgow, Scotland
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jdr1969
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
Aug 2020
This is my 7th tour and 3rd time doing this specific tour. I do it every few years as the stories and tour info are evolving as more people go on the tour and share so it’s always interesting and fresh. The guides are always very friendly and helpful. I would recommend any of their tours- I’ve done them all numerous times.
Written August 4, 2020
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Hello Douglas, Thanks very much indeed for your review. It was great to have you out with us again
and we always enjoy hearing your stories of gigs too. We will pass on your kind comments to our guide,
Fiona.
Written August 6, 2020
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Maps67985182328
1 contribution
Sep 2020
This was an excellent tour, the guide was very friendly and engaging with the small group. She had a wealth of knowledge and lots of stories to tell and we could see how passionate she was about the subject. We visited many fascinating and interesting locations on the 2 hour tour and would recommend this to music lovers.
Written October 3, 2020
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Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave such positive feedback. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and will pass on your comments to Fiona. Thank you for coming out with us in these challenging times, we appreciate it.
Written October 5, 2020
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Scott T
Glasgow9 contributions
May 2021
My wife and I had the pleasure of Phil's company during a two hour walking tour of Merchant City and Trongate during which he regaled us with facts and tales about some of the musicians and other entertainers who have made Glasgow such an enthralling place. Even though we live in the city centre and think we know Glasgow fairly well we learned a lot. He was an excellent raconteur.
Although the main focus was on music he emphasised the close links between the music and arts scenes, and provided an insight into the area's social development.
A further nice touch was receiving a link to a Spotify list of music associated with Glasgow, from Will Fyffe to Simple Minds.
A splendid tour. I'm happy to sign its praises!
Although the main focus was on music he emphasised the close links between the music and arts scenes, and provided an insight into the area's social development.
A further nice touch was receiving a link to a Spotify list of music associated with Glasgow, from Will Fyffe to Simple Minds.
A splendid tour. I'm happy to sign its praises!
Written May 25, 2021
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Hello Scott, Thank you for such a wonderful review. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and will pass your comments on to Phil, who will be very chuffed. Thanks for coming out with us, we appreciate it.
Written May 25, 2021
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Veronicahp225hy
Glasgow, UK6 contributions
Aug 2020
This is the second Glasgow City Music Tour we have done and they are great. The tour leaders are incredibly knowledgeable and personable and I would thoroughly recommend the tours. Having lived in Glasgow for many years ( not now sadly) we had actually been inside some of the venues which no longer exist so it was lovely to take a trip down memory lane.
Written September 8, 2020
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Hello Veronica, Thanks for taking the time to leave such positive feedback, we really appreciate it. I will pass your comments to the tour guides, who will be happy to know you enjoyed your tour.
Written September 9, 2020
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Tartan T
Glasgow, UK145 contributions
Jul 2022
Fascinating and incredible walking tour of the City's music scene and history. We did the morning and afternoon tours. Professionally delivered with Phil as our guide who's knowledge of music is phenomenal along with his sense of humour. Highly recommended, Highly enjoyable; a must-do tour. 10/10.
Written July 22, 2022
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Hello, thanks so much for this brilliant review! We're absolutely chuffed to bits to hear how much you enjoyed it and will pass on your comments to our Phil. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review and for coming out with us, much appreciated.
Written July 24, 2022
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Andrew J
Belfast, UK21 contributions
May 2022
We went on the Music Mile Tour of Glasgow's rock 'n' roll sights... sounds... and smells! So much history and so many tales, told in entertaining fashion by our brilliant guide Fiona. No stone was left unrolled in this rattle through decades of music history, covering all genres and many famous names. The stop-off in Nice n Sleazy was welcome and finishing the tour on stage at King Tut's is a genius move. We look forward to diving into Glasgow's musical story again on the Merchant City Tour!
Written June 8, 2022
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Hello! Thanks so much for leaving such a great review, we're super chuffed to hear how much you enjoyed the tour.
Our Fiona is a brilliant guide and we'll pass your comments on to her. We look forward to seeing you again and thanks for coming out with us, we appreciate it.
Written June 10, 2022
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Kevin Byrne
15 contributions
May 2023
A 2hr stroll through Glasgow's Merchant City with our host Fiona and her librarian knowledge of Glasgow's music scene, past and present. Tales of Stan Laurel, Ziggy Stardust and Simple Minds kept us hooked all the way through and we were lucky with the weather too. Highly recommended.
Written May 22, 2023
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review. We're really chuffed to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and will pass your comments on to Fiona. Thanks for coming out with us, we appreciate it.
Written May 23, 2023
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fraserp986
1 contribution
Jul 2022
Great tour of the city's famous misical landmarks with our great tour guide Phil. Hugely entertaining stories and facts I never knew about venues I've visited many times but never knew the full story of their history. I would definitely recommend this to any music fan wanting to know more about Glasgow's famous musical heritage.
Written July 23, 2022
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Hello Fraser, we're really happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour, and especially pleased that it was fun. Phil is a fab guide and we will pass your comments on to him. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and for coming out with us, much appreciated.
Written July 24, 2022
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JimGarrod
1 contribution
Apr 2023
An enthralling, fascinating exploration of the popular and folk music history of this great city, whose UNESCO world music city status is monumentally beyond question. Tour guide Fiona's boundless passion and knowledge made for an unforgettable experience as our city stroll took in the Britannia Panopticon, the Humblebums, Fruitmarket and Barrowland ballroom. Can't recommend highly enough - Glasgow city council please take more care of Barrowland Park!
Written April 10, 2023
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Hello Jim, we're so happy to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and thank you for taking the time to leave such an enthusiastic review. We will pass on your comments to Fiona, who will be delighted to hear them. Thanks for taking the time to come out with us, we appreciate it.
Written April 12, 2023
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Grady67
Inveraray, UK82 contributions
Jul 2021
We had wonderful time walking round Glasgow and listening to our knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Although there were a lot of local and Scottish band references I think tourists to Glasgow would still enjoy the tour and the talk. Thoroughly recommend this - especiallly for people who have memories of Glasgow music in the 70s!
Written July 20, 2021
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Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, we're very pleased to hear how much you enjoyed the tour and glad it prompted some 70s memories! We will pass your comments on to our guide, who will be delighted. Thank you for coming out with us, much appreciated.
Written July 20, 2021
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