New! Glasgow Food Walking Tour: Explore Merchant City

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 4 guests
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Language
English
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Immerse in Glasgow's culture on a walking tour through Merchant City. Discover its rich history, visit unique spots, taste local produce, and hear stories from local guides on this vibrant journey.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the vibrant cultures of Glasgow on a walking food tour through Merchant City (city centre) and the East End. This immersive experience highlights the rich history and diverse culinary scene of the city, as you visit six independent shops, restaurants, and bars. Taste sustainable produce like Cullen Skink, Chocolate and Whisky, while supporting local businesses and the economy. Soak up the local culture, hear tales of Glasgow’s rich history and enjoy plenty of laughs with the famous Glasgow patter.


- Walk through the historic Merchant City and East End of Glasgow

- We’ll take you off the beaten path, share stories and take you to places only known to locals.

- Visit 6 independent shops, restaurants, and bars for a local experience

- Taste sustainable produce and support the local economy

- Engage with knowledgeable guides for an enriching cultural experience

What You Get

Cullen Skink
Gin
Guided Tour
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Good To Know

  • Not recommended for people who cannot walk 2.5 miles broken up by stops. All venues have seating at them
  • Subject to availability. Must book at least 48 hours before the tour starts
  • We require a minimum of 2 people for the tour to go ahead
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specify dietary requirements when booking if any
  • You must be over 18 to participate on this tour

What You’ll Experience

1

Mercat Cross

Where you'll meet you friendly guide and find out about our meeting point!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Saltmarket

Stop 1 - this is brunch! This bakery is locally owned and they're all about sustainable produce.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Barras Market

Explore and go to stop 2. Gin anyone? Let's find how it's made and enjoy a wee tipple!
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Merchant City

Explore the area and stop 3. This is where you'll indulge in a sweet and chocolatly treat - just delightful!
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St Andrews In The Square - Glasgow (Pass By)

We will stop to chat about St Andrews Church for 5 minutes and find out its fascinating history and how it came about.
5

City Chambers

We will walk past the city chambers - calling all Outlander fans!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Merchant City

Stop 4 and 5. These stops are where we try our traditional Scottish food tastings! You'll try some whisky from Glasgow too!
50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Glasgow Cathedral (Pass By)

We can tell you some stories about Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis - some of them spooky! We'll also pass a blue police box - calling all Doctor Who fans!
7

Drygate

Stop 6 and where we finish off. It's tasty fish and some beer to wash it down - job done!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Mercat Cross, High Street, Glasgow City Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, G1 5AA

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Meet your guide at Mercat Cross.
End Point

47 Duke St, Duke Street, Glasgow City Scotland, United Kingdom, GB, G4 0UT

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Perfect to explore the Cathedral and Necropolis a bit more or it's only a short walk back to Buchanan Street if you want to hit the shops!

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: June 9, 2025
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10 meals
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