Discover the beer that built Glasgow’s skyline and bottom line over the last 800 years with a tutored tasting of Scotland’s best beers.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Hear the rollercoaster story of Glasgow's development
Explore Glasgow's New Town
Taste great beers from across Scotland

Full description

Enjoy a unique walking tour of Glasgow's New Town through the story of William Harley and brewing in Glasgow. Setting off from the stunning Blythswood Square, you'll discover how Harley arrived as a young labourer before using his entrepreneurial talents to make (and lose) a fortune. It's a story of playing host to worldwide royalty, corporate espionage, civic duty and laying the foundations for Glasgow to become the largest exporter of bottled beer in the world. Finish with a tutored tasting of Scotland's award winning craft beers. You'll also be introduced to the raw ingredients and science of brewing and the expert guides will help you discover flavors you'll love. This tour is for history lovers or beer lovers who'd like to discover the authentic story of Glasgow's development and experience the exciting local craft beer scene. Tours are limited to 8 people so that your expert local guides can answer all your questions and help you discover your new favourite drink. You'll be entertained, informed and refreshed!

Includes

Fully guided tour
Tutored tastings
Beer for tastings

Additional beer after tastings
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Children under 18 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form

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Meeting point

• Your guide will be standing outside The Blythswood Hotel holding a yellow umbrella • Address: 11 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4AD, UK • Please arrive five minutes before your tour starts

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Hand sanitizer or tissues
Face mask or protective covering

Know before you go

Dietary requirements should be advised in advance (eg. gluten, vegan, nuts).
Beer can only be served to guests aged 18+.
Venues are required to check ID for anyone who appears under 25 years old.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 12 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
5/5
Organization
4.7/5

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Fantastic Highly Recommended

Enjoyed ever minute of this tour. Having a guest over from Canada I was anxious that the tour might not be as interesting as advertised. However it was fantastic. Alistair our expert Glasgow history guide and beer sommelier was first class. Entertaining, knowledgeable, interesting an all round nice guy Thank you for a great day.... Cheers

August 8, 2019

Fantastic!!

Alisdair was a terrific guide! He took all the time to answer all of our questions and provided us with such an interesting history of Glasgow, we thoroughly enjoyed our tour with him and the beer was delicious!! Certainly worth the time and would recommend to anyone who would like a glimpse into Glasgow’s history and to enjoy some beer you e most certainly never tried before. We learned all kinds of new things about how beer is made and what goes into it.

July 11, 2019

Had a fabulous time, very entertaining and informative

September 5, 2019

Glasgow Walking Tour With Beer Tasting

Glasgow Walking Tour With Beer Tasting

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