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The Essential Bike and E Bike Tour of Glasgow Centre and Beyond

By Stuart's Bicycle Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$116 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

With Stuart's Bicycle Tours you will take a journey through Glasgow's historic and folkloric past to its vibrant and modern present. A city of stunning architecture, rich varied culture and a birthplace of Scottish ideas. 



By using bikes we can start in the city centre and ride to the farther reaches of Scotlands largest city. Utilising its network of bike lanes and quiet roads we can travel through gorgeous green spaces, stunning vistas, architectural wonders and, indeed, time itself.

Starting in the heart of the city we will travel a 12 mile/20km loop visiting a myriad of interesting locations. We will visit well known highlights of the city as well as lesser known points of incredible interest and gain a deeper understanding of what makes Glasgow the wonderful and eclectic place it is today.

We will discuss ancient folklore, local heroes, triumphs, tragedies, art, sport, invention and science. Getting to know each other as well as the city and country that surrounds us.

Activity location

  • River Clyde
    • Corta Glasgow
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 38 Howard St
    • 38 Howard Street
    • G1 4AW, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Standard Bike Option

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Use of a standard bicycle.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$116.39 x 1 AdultNZ$116.39
Total
Price is NZ$116.39
Until Tue, 19 May

E Bike Option

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

E Bike

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$139.21 x 1 AdultNZ$139.21
Total
Price is NZ$139.21
Until Tue, 19 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of a helmet (mandatory)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of bicycle

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Must be able to ride a bicycle

Activity itinerary

River Clyde

  • 15m
We will start our ride along the banks of the River Clyde heading west and pass by its many bridges and historic landmarks

Finnieston Crane

  • 10m
We pay tribute to the industries that created not only Glasgow but the entire British Empire, both good and bad. We also see The Armadillo and iconic Glasgow theatre.

The Tall Ship Glenlee

  • 10m
We stop outside the Glasgow Transport museum and the Glenlee Tallship. A refurbished sail boat that pays homage to the ship building industry and made Glasgow and The Clyde world famous. We will discuss this history and its impact on the city and the world.

University of Glasgow

  • 15m
The second oldest university in Scotland, we will visit and enter one of, if not the, most beautiful and spectacular university buildings on earth. We will discuss the Scottish education and its impact on the world.

Kelvingrove Park

  • 20m
We ride through one of Glasgow's best loved parks and pay a visit to the glorious red stone Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery. An iconic building of Glasgow.

River Kelvin (Pass by)

We will take the leafy and peaceful Kelvin River Path to make our way north. An oasis of calm below the bustling city above.

Firhill Stadium

  • 10m
As we join the Forth and Clyde Canal we will enjoy vistas out across the city to the south, counting its spires and tenements. We will also pass by the home of Patrick Thistle Football Club, in a city that is rightly considered the home of Scottish Football.

Glasgow Cathedral

  • 15m
We will now be visiting the oldest part of the city of Glasgow. Where the city was born in the 6th century. We will see the Cathedral, The Royal Infirmary, The Oldest House in Glasgow and the stunning Necropolis (City of the Dead)

The Necropolis

  • 10m
The "City of the Dead", resting place of over 50 000 Glasgow citizens.

People's Palace and Winter Gardens

  • 15m
Glasgow's dear green place. Complete with peoples palace and many monuments.

Location

Activity location

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    River Clyde
    • Corta Glasgow
    • Glasgow, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    38 Howard St
    • 38 Howard Street
    • G1 4AW, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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