In a fresh and eco-friendly turn of events, bike tours are being introduced around Glasgow as a new way for locals and tourists to see the city.
Glasgow Bike Tours’ website has a full list of all the landmarks visited during the journey, with a short mention of each’s history – plus you can choose between an electric or manual bike.
Glasgow Bike Tours take you up hidden trails and lanes in the city that buses or cars can’t reach, and thankfully – considering our city’s heavy rainfall – their tours guides will go out no matter the weather.
All the guides are locals from the area, so alongside tales of fascinating history dating back to the 15th century, visits to modern cultural hotspots and sights of spectacular architecture from a variety of eras, they may also have a personal story or two to share from their time living in the city.
The tours are a great way to stay active while learning about the buildings, monuments and parks you pass by every day.
Areas like the Provand’s Lordship, the Necropolis and Glasgow University all have hundreds of years of historic significance behind them, but it’s easy to take these sights for granted when you live, study or work somewhere with such an abundance of things to do.
Instead of spending another day on Buchanan Street, try doing this as something different. Plus, there’s plenty of places to stop for some eats and drinks – several of Glasgow’s award-winning microbreweries are passed on the route.
The cycle trail is mostly flat and they use cycle, river and canal paths and minor roads that have very little traffic so it is family friendly if you want to bring children along with you.
There are only 14 places per tour so if you want to go with a large group of friends or family, you would be best to book in advance to ensure you all get to go together.
Each tour lasts around three hours and there are only two tours on each day at 10.30am or 2.00pm.
The prices are £35 per person and £20 for children this includes a mysterious “Glasgow treat” during the tour. They do offer 20% student discount and £5 off if you bring your own bike.
