Glasgow Whisky Tour: Tasting & Storytelling in a Historic Pub
Explore Scotland’s whisky heritage in a 1.5-hour guided walk. We’ll meet at George Square and head to a historic local pub, where you’ll hear tales of Glasgow’s past, enjoy tastings of four whisky varieties (non-alcoholic options available), and learn how Scotland became a whisky powerhouse.
Basic Information
Total time
1h 30m
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
From 50€ per person
Meeting point
George Square, between the lions Nearest public transport: Buchanan Street metro station; St Enoch metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Glasgow Scotland Touring guides.
About the tour
Are you a whiskey fan? Or maybe you are a fan of Scottish history? Or do you want to feel like a real Scotsman? How did Scotland become the preeminent producer of Whisky in the world (outshining the USA, Ireland and the Cognac industries of Europe)? If the answer to any of those questions is yes you have to join the Whiskey tasting tour with Scotland’s and Glasgow’s top and most experienced guides.
We meet in Glasgow city center, at George Square near Queen Street Railway station. During the short walk to a local pub, the guide will share some history of Glasgow and the area to set the mood for the tour.
We visit a local and traditional Glasgow pub, at least two hundred years old. The pub is a Glasgow favourite for many years, steeped in history and tales of its complicated and ominous past. In a private area of the pub, the guide tells stories about the pub's history and Scotland and Glasgow’s relationship with alcohol, particularly whisky.
A tasting sample of whisky will be provided to enhance your experience, with a guide elaborating on the details to help you understand and appreciate it. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.
Enjoy a “Dram” while hearing tales of Scotland and Glasgow with someone who has lived here almost all their life. The journey starts in George Square and ends 1.5 hours later less than half a mile away.
Highlights
- 1
Whisky Tasting
Sample four whiskies from three of Scotland’s distinct whisky-producing regions.
- 2
Historic Glasgow Pub
Visit a traditional pub that is over two hundred years old, steeped in local history and tales.
- 3
George Square
Begin your tour in Glasgow's principal civic square, a central hub rich with the city's history.
- 4
Whisky History
Learn the story of Scotland and Glasgow’s relationship with its most famous spirit from an expert guide.
- 5
Expert Local Guide
Hear tales of Scotland and Glasgow from a guide who has lived in the city their whole life.
6Glasgow's History
Discover some of Glasgow's history during a short introductory walk through the city center.
Map
George Square, between the lions Nearest public transport: Buchanan Street metro station; St Enoch metro station
