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Learn all about glasgow's legendary music scene....

Glasgow and its music legacy is famous throughout the world, earning the city the prestigious title of UNESCO’s first ever “City of Music” so it feels only fitting to introduce a music tour to our sightseeing offering.

Narrated by the multi award winning singer-songwriter (and Glasgow loved) Eddi Reader, our Music Tour will tell you everything you need to know about Glasgow’s best music venues, from King Tut’s and the Barrowlands to the OVO Hydro Arena, SGW3 and the Royal Concert Hall.

It will reveal Glasgow’s close relationship with music throughout history with a range of interesting stories, facts and some insider knowledge from Eddi herself on what exactly makes Glasgow such a wonderful, vibrant and musical city!

We will be working in collaboration with Glasgow Music City Tours and Go Radio to bring you an all new tour commentary focusing on Glasgow’s vibrant musical history and the best places to experience the music scene today! Sit back and enjoy this exploration of Glasgow from a different perspective by tuning into our music tour on channel 8 of our multilingual commentary!

Like what you hear? You can download the playlist of tracks we use for our music tour here 

Creative Spirit of Music

“I adore my town – it gave me music and romantic dreams that set me on a path to the future. I’m honoured to be given the opportunity to tell people all about the creative spirit of Glasgow, how it seeps out of every sandstone corner and shines out of every Glaswegian. From the song schools of centuries ago to the musical geniuses that inspired the world. Follow me along the road while I show you the musical beauty of my town past, present and future.” – Eddi Reader

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Music Mile Tour

Quick details.

• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• Clock Times: 2 p.m. on Saturdays
• Map Marker Meeting Location: Starts at Sauchiehall Street entrance of Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
• User Age Restrictions: Due to licensing laws, this tour has a minimum age of 14

Young People, Students or Unemployed

Discover glasgow’s music venues past and present.

Pre-booking is essential

Feel the beat of Glasgow’s vibrant music scene with this entertaining, guided walking tour of the city centre.

Your two-hour tour of the Music Mile will be led by enthusiastic music performers, fans and writers.

From the Royal Concert Hall to King Tut’s via the Conservatoire, the Music Mile tour is a whistle-stop guide around Glasgow city centre, an area teeming with music venues past and present.

Hear tales from the heyday of the late, lamented Apollo; check out the home of Celtic Connections and marvel at the many successful bands that started out at King Tut’s.

Finishing at the famous venue, this tour includes the opportunity to follow in the early footsteps of Oasis, Blur, and the Manic Street Preachers. Depending on access, you may have 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.

Join us as we explore a neighbourhood rich in both musical myths and scuzzy backroom stages where the next generation of guitar heroes are paying their dues.

The Music Mile tour is a great way to see what makes Glasgow’s music scene tick.

Due to licensing laws, this tour has a minimum age of 14.

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