Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour
Glasgow is renowned for its thriving music scene and strong counter-cultural identity. On this walking tour of the city’s Music Mile, you’ll follow in the footsteps of famous bands and see the major musical sights. Get on stage at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut (a popular place to catch up-and-coming acts), see the Royal Conservatoire, discover the creative hub that is the Glasgow School of Art, and more.
Highlights
- ✓Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Glasgow’s Music Mile
- ✓Follow in the footsteps of the famous bands that have played here
- ✓Get off the typical tourist trail and discover popular local haunts
- ✓Learn about the city’s creative history from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓This is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Celtic Connections - the world's biggest winter music festival. While here, we time travel back and hear tales from the heyday of the Empire. A former neighbour of the Concert Hall, the Empire is long gone but its fierce reputation for having the UK's most critical and passionate audience lives on.
- ✓The Pavillion has hosted everyone from Houdini and Charlie Chaplin to Sydney Devine, Glasgow's very own rhinestone cowboy. The former Odeon gets a mention here. First and foremost a cinema, it was also a stomping ground for bands like The Beatles, Little Richard and The Rolling Stones.
- ✓At the Conservatoire, your guide has plenty of stories about associated hobbits, Outlander stars, Dr Who actors and even Bob Dylan, an unlikely fan of the bagpipes.
- ✓The tour pauses at Nice 'n' Sleazy, a big-hearted dive bar that plays an instrumental part in nurturing young talent. As well as offering the opportunity for guests to buy a refreshment, Sleazy's is where we tell visitors all the rock 'n' roll legends from the late, lamented Apollo. It is also where guests hear about the changing sounds of Sauchiehall Street, an area that has been the city's night-time playground for decades.
- ✓The Music Mile tour finishes at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut where you have the opportunity to follow in the early footsteps of Oasis, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers. Depending on access, there may be the chance to stand under the lights at King Tut’s and grab a selfie on the stage that helped launch so many great acts.
What's included
- ✓Tour Guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 14 due to licensing laws.
Route contains steep inclines and stairs. Please contact local supplier to discuss mobility issues.
Weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Glasgow's Music Mile Walking Tour
Glasgow is renowned for its thriving music scene and strong counter-cultural identity. On this walking tour of the city’s Music Mile, you’ll follow in the footsteps of famous bands and see the major musical sights. Get on stage at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut (a popular place to catch up-and-coming acts), see the Royal Conservatoire, discover the creative hub that is the Glasgow School of Art, and more.
Highlights
- ✓Go on a whistle-stop walking tour of Glasgow’s Music Mile
- ✓Follow in the footsteps of the famous bands that have played here
- ✓Get off the typical tourist trail and discover popular local haunts
- ✓Learn about the city’s creative history from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓This is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Celtic Connections - the world's biggest winter music festival. While here, we time travel back and hear tales from the heyday of the Empire. A former neighbour of the Concert Hall, the Empire is long gone but its fierce reputation for having the UK's most critical and passionate audience lives on.
- ✓The Pavillion has hosted everyone from Houdini and Charlie Chaplin to Sydney Devine, Glasgow's very own rhinestone cowboy. The former Odeon gets a mention here. First and foremost a cinema, it was also a stomping ground for bands like The Beatles, Little Richard and The Rolling Stones.
- ✓At the Conservatoire, your guide has plenty of stories about associated hobbits, Outlander stars, Dr Who actors and even Bob Dylan, an unlikely fan of the bagpipes.
- ✓The tour pauses at Nice 'n' Sleazy, a big-hearted dive bar that plays an instrumental part in nurturing young talent. As well as offering the opportunity for guests to buy a refreshment, Sleazy's is where we tell visitors all the rock 'n' roll legends from the late, lamented Apollo. It is also where guests hear about the changing sounds of Sauchiehall Street, an area that has been the city's night-time playground for decades.
- ✓The Music Mile tour finishes at King Tut's Wah Wah Hut where you have the opportunity to follow in the early footsteps of Oasis, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers. Depending on access, there may be the chance to stand under the lights at King Tut’s and grab a selfie on the stage that helped launch so many great acts.
What's included
- ✓Tour Guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 14 due to licensing laws.
Route contains steep inclines and stairs. Please contact local supplier to discuss mobility issues.
Weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.