Glasgow Street Art Tour
About this activity
Smartphone tickets accepted
Experience Highlights
This urban itinerary is recommended for graffiti enthusiasts. Thanks to street art, Glasgow has become even more interesting and its colourful murals have been painted by Scots and foreigners alike. You'll meet an expert guide at a central point, who will tell you the history and anecdotes of these contemporary works. The tour lasts about an hour and a half.
- Discover Glasgow's street art
- Learn about the graffiti and their stories from a local guide.
- Enjoy an outdoor activity
What’s included
- Street Art Tour
- Expert guide
Step by Step
Glasgow is known for its street art, which has helped to revitalise the city and fill its neighbourhoods with colour. This urban itinerary allows you to discover the most famous murals, which are mainly concentrated on the City Centre Mural Trail. The activity lasts about an hour and a half and includes an expert guide .
Many of the graffiti that dot Glasgow's streets were promoted by the city council in preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, while others are the result of the local and international art scene. Among the most prominent are the following:
- "The World's Most Economic Taxi": depicts the typical British "cab" suspended in the air by the action of numerous coloured balloons. It is located on the narrow Mitchell Street and is signed by local artist Rogue-One.
- "St Mungo's: the contemporary reinterpretation of the city's saint. He is believed to be the founder of Glasgow and is still widely revered.
- "Argyle Street Café': this long wall depicts the interior of a bar, whose customers are animals. The work is signed by Australian artist Smug.
- "Tennents Caledonian Breweries": the walls of the Tennent's brewery are decorated with dozens of beer-themed murals.
- "Charles Rennie Mackintosh": mural dedicated to the architect and painter of the same name, most famous for designing the Glasgow School of Art.
This is an activity not to be missed, allowing you to get to know the work of street artists while you walk around the city and delve into the art of graffiti.