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City Sightseeing Glasgow: Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

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  • The bus does not currently go past George Square. Between Stops 21 and 1, the bus turns left off North Hanover Street and goes directly to Stop 1, without passing George Square.

    Stop 5: Open at the moment 
    Stop 7: Moved back to its location on St. Vincent Street (in front of Therapie Clinic)
    Stop 8: Currently located on Jamaica Street, outside Lidl - currently not in service because of the fire 
    Stop 9: Currently on Fast Link, Broomielaw - currently not in service because of the fire


Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    1 day or 2 days (take your pick)

    Red tour – 1 loop takes 90 minutes approx.

    Yellow Tour – 1 loop takes 90 minutes approx. (High season only)

  • Start time

    Red Tour - 10am to 4pm, Every 30 minutes

    Yellow Tour - 9.45am to 4:15pm, Every 30 minutes (High season only)

  • Meeting Point
    You may board the bus from any stop. The First stop of Red Tour is George Square and the First stop of Yellow tour is North Hanover Street.
  • Ending Point

    You may leave the bus at any stop.

Key Highlights

  • The routes and stops cover the major Glasgow attractions
  • Hop on and off at any of the stops and enjoy Glasgow sightseeing at your own pace
  • Visit attractions like Glasgow Cathedral, Barras Weekend Market, Riverside Museum and more
  • More than 20 well-placed stops covering top Glasgow attractions

Overview

Discover the tourist attractions of Glasgow at your own pace with this hop-on hop-off tour. Explore the rich cultural heritage of the city through its museums and wonder at the amazing paintings in the art galleries. Stroll through the picturesque parks and marvel at the flora in the botanical gardens.

This Hop-On, Hop-Off tour takes you through two important routes of the city: 

The Red Route of the Glasgow Hop-On, Hop-Off bus takes you through the city's historical core, showcasing must-see landmarks like Glasgow Cathedral, the Riverside Museum, and George Square. This route is great if you want to learn about the city's vibrant past and cultural significance.

While the Yellow Route offers a different side of Glasgow, focusing on the diverse neighbourhoods and attractions beyond the city centre. This route includes stops at Celtic and Rangers stadiums, Pollok Park, and the Barras, offering a deeper insight into Glasgow’s modern and local culture.

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COVERED

  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • Barras Weekend Market
  • Riverside Museum
  • Glasgow University
  • The Willow Tea Rooms
  • Theatre Royal
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery
  • St Vincent Place
  • St Mungo’s Museum and the Gallery of Modern Art
  • People's Palace

Your Glasgow hop-on, hop-off ticket comes with a 1-day or 2-day validity and its more than 20 well-designated stops cover all the major attractions of the city. Audio commentary in multiple languages is available onboard.

For more information on routes and stops, Please check USEFUL DOWNLOADS.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 1 or 2 days Hop-on-hop-off ticket (as per option selected) 
  • Audio guide languages (Red Route): English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish and Mandarin
  • Audio guide languages Yellow Route): English

Exclusions

  • Entrances to attractions, unless specified

Routes Details

  • Red Tour

Red Tour

  1. 1
    George Square
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  2. 2
    Glasgow Cathedral
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  3. 3
    Merchant City
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  4. 4
    The Barras
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  5. 5
    Glasgow Green
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  6. 6
    St. Enoch Centre
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  7. 7
    St. Vincent Place
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  8. 8
    Radisson Blu hotel
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  9. 9
    Argyle Street
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  10. 10
    Hilton Garden Inn
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  11. 11
    SEC Centre
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  12. 12
    a - Clydeside Distillery
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  13. 13
    Riverside Museum
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  14. 14
    Woodlands Road (Old Schoolhouse )
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  15. 15
    University of Glasgow
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  16. 16
    University Avenue ( Byres Rd )
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  17. 17
    Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
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  18. 18
    Kelvingrove Park
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  19. 19
    Charing Cross
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  20. 20
    Sauchiehall Street / The Glasgow School of Art
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  21. 21
    Theatre Royal ( RSAMD )
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  22. 22
    Buchanan Bus Station
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Please note

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Validity: 12 months from the date chosen at the time of booking

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Glasgow is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change. The latest map will be available on the bus.

Arriving by port: Cruise ships dock in Greenock Cruise Terminal which is approx. 26 miles away. You will have to make your own way into Glasgow to board the City Sightseeing Bus. A train service is linked between Greenock and Glasgow, which will take approx. 45 – 55 minutes to reach the central station.

Stops 13, 14 and 15 on the Red Route are currently unserviceable due to roadworks until further notice.

Operational season: Red Route - all year round. Yellow Route - high season only.

Satisfied Customers

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Bernice Tierney - 30 Mar

Loved the hop on hop off bus, driver was so helpful and friendly. Loads to see and do around Glasgow, would definitely recommend....

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Miss A N Baines-Dinning - United Kingdom 28 Mar

It is a great way to get around the city with many great stops. The audio was great although the headphones provided weren't the best so if you have your own use them. Whether...

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SELGRI AGUILAR QUIÑONES - Spain 28 Mar

very interesting tour in which you learn about the history and customs of Glasgow. Highly recommended to everyone...

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M C Frost - United Kingdom 27 Mar

Excellent with headphones commentary. Museum and tall ship stop off a must....

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Yolanda Villarreal - 26 Mar

Enjoyed the scenic route n history ....

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