Highlights
Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your smartphone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, Alex will guide you through the centuries of history around Glasgow. You'll have the chance to stroll around the city at your own pace, the opportunity to take astonishing pictures and enter any attraction you fancy. Glasgow has its humble beginnings with the arrival of St. Mungo, the founder of this vibrant city, who will be our constant companion throughout the tour. Discover astonishing places such as Glasgow Cathedral, the Medieval city centre surrounding it, the Old Tolbooth Steeple (a really instagramable spot), our Merchant City and our innumerable painted murals. If you are into Outlander, you're in luck! we will see some filming spots. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and redeem your unique code (this code is different from your booking reference number!).
About This Deal
Departure Point
- All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!
Return Details
- The tour finishes at St. Enoch Subway Station, near the Roman Fort.
Duration
2 hours - 3 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Glasgow Cathedral
Castle Street, Cathedral Precinct, Glasgow
This version of Glasgow Cathedral is from 1197 after the original Cathedral fell victim to a fire just after being built in 1136. Since then, however, the Cathedral has never been unroofed and the worship of God has been carried out within its walls for more than 800 years. Discover one of the emblems of Glasgow and all its surroundings alongside Alex in this amazing experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Provand's Lordship
3 Castle St., , Glasgow
The Necropolis is Glasgow’s most famous graveyard. It was established in 1831, copying the Parisian graveyard Père Lachaise. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, rich inhabitants of Glasgow wanted to present themselves adequately even after their death, therefore the entire graveyard is built to impress. The Necropolis stretches over 37 acres which equals about 15 football (that is soccer) fields, or just about 150.000m2.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: University of Strathclyde
Centre For Sport & Recreation 347 Cathedral Street, Glasgow
This lovely stone building has been called the Provand’s Lordship since the late nineteenth century. Before it was known as the Hospital of St Nicholas.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tolbooth Steeple
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Glasgow is famous for its murals. There are countless murals all over the city, displaying the history and culture of Glasgow. They were created to revitalise neglected walls and gable ends as well as an attempt to change perceptions about street art. Discover this amazing trail in our tour!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Tron Theatre
63 Trongate, Glasgow
Strathclyde University is one of the three major universities in Glasgow. A must-see location with a variety of murals and interesting architecture to discover as well.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glasgow Police Museum
30 Bell Street, 1st Floor, Glasgow
This mural shows a mother lovingly cradling a baby and it is a futuristic representation of St. Mungo. Discover all the incredible details and history of this mural and the Saint who inspired it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: City Chambers
82 George Square, , Glasgow
Immerse yourself as early as the fifteenth century! The first official record of this building is from 1626 and since then it was the Town Clerk’s office, the Justice Court, the Town Council and right at the top (for security reasons) the jail. Understand how years have affected this particular building and how it has changed over time.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: George Square
Glasgow
You are looking at the tower of Tron church which today is Tron Theatre and the street that it is located on is called Trongate. Originally it was known as Saint Thenew’s Gait because it was situated along the way to the supposed site of Thenew’s burial. As a reminder, Thenew, or how she is more commonly known today as Saint Enoch, is Saint Mungo’s mother. Why could this building be so memorable to us?
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Duke of Wellington Statue
16 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
Glasgow had the first police force in the entirety of Great Britain and its history from 1800 to 1975 is exhibited in this museum. Here, you can gain insight into the people, events and other factors which contributed to the founding, development and progress of the City of Glasgow police force.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Gallery of Modern Art
111 Queen Street, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
This mural is called ‘Fellow Residents of Glasgow’ and was painted by Smug. This mural of a hiker foraging for mushrooms in the woodlands appears to be straight out of a fairy-tale. All animals you see in this mural can be found in Glasgow’s parks and green spaces. The animals appear through what looks like holes in the wall.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Buchanan Street
Glasgow
The church was originally built in 1824 replacing an older version. It was designed by English architect Thomas Rickman in the gothic revival style. On the graveyard, you will find the graves of tobacco merchants Andrew Buchanan and John Glassford. The older Ramshorn cemetery, now partly covered by Ingram Street, was the ‘fashionable’ – and expensive – place to be buried in Glasgow in the eighteenth century before the Necropolis become the new place to be buried on.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane, Just off Buchanan Street., Glasgow
In this spot, you can see a statue of Mercury, the Roman God of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, poetry, travellers, boundaries, luck, trickery and thieves. Mercury stands on a marble plinth and is one of two sculptures of Mercury made by Alexander Sandy Stoddart. The statues represent the Italian quarter of Merchant City.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must download Pandemic Tours app, once your booking is confirmed for you to enjoy the tour: www.pandemictoursapp.com
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
- 3 weeks unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Alex will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Exclusions
- Live Guide
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
Redemption Instructions
Your Exploro Tour is Ready!
Thanks for booking your self-guided tour with Exploro — we’re excited to help you discover the city at your own pace!
Here’s everything you need to get started:
If you don’t have the Exploro app yet:
1. Download the Exploro app from our website (https://exploro.app)
2. Open the app and sign up for a free account.
3. Once you're signed in, come back to this email and click the link below — it will open your tour directly in the app.
4. Insert your order number (your booking reference)
Open My Tour: https://exploro.app/tours/e-1W6XbLLYogut8V2pnT5R?source=viator
Already have the app installed?
1. Make sure you're signed in to your account in the Exploro app!
2. Click the link below to open your tour in the app.
3. Insert your order number (you can find it under Order Summary)
Open My Tour: https://exploro.app/tours/e-1W6XbLLYogut8V2pnT5R?source=viator
*note: if the link is not clickable, copy and paste it into your Chrome/Safari*
- You have unlimited access to enjoy this tour. It is suggested opening the app a little earlier to familiarize yourself with the interface and to make sure you've given it access to your location. This will ensure you can fully utilize the map function for a seamless experience
- If you encounter any issues or need help, please reach: exploro.official@gmail.com or drop a message via WhatsApp at +39 389 644 9134 (Europe) or +56942572988 (Americas)
Remember, you have the flexibility and freedom to explore at your own pace. So relax, have fun, and enjoy your self-guided tour!
PS: Don't forget to rate my tour, thanks! =)
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Pandemic Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.