- The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall - This is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Celtic Connections - the world’s biggest winter music festival.
While here, we time travel back and hear tales from the heyday of the Empire. A former neighbour of the Concert Hall, the Empire is long gone but its fierce reputation for having the UK’s most critical and passionate audience lives on.
- The Pavilion Theatre - The Pavillion has hosted everyone from Houdini and Charlie Chaplin to Sydney Devine, Glasgow’s very own rhinestone cowboy.
The former Odeon gets a mention here. First and foremost a cinema, it was also a stomping ground for bands like The Beatles, Little Richard and The Rolling Stones.
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland - At the Conservatoire, your guide has plenty of stories about associated hobbits, Outlander stars, Dr Who actors and even Bob Dylan, an unlikely fan of the bagpipes.
- Nice ‘n’ Sleazy - The tour pauses at Nice ‘n’ Sleazy, a big-hearted dive bar that plays an instrumental part in nurturing young talent. As well as offering the opportunity for guests to buy a refreshment, Sleazy’s is where we tell visitors all the rock ‘n’ roll legends from the late, lamented Apollo.
It is also where guests hear about the changing sounds of Sauchiehall Street, an area that has been the city’s night-time playground for decades.
- King Tut’s Wah-Wah Hut - The Music Mile tour finishes at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut where you have the opportunity to follow in the early footsteps of Oasis, Blur and the Manic Street Preachers.
Depending on access, there may be the chance to stand under the lights at King Tut’s and grab a selfie on the stage that helped launch so many great acts.
- Tour Guide Included
- Food and drinks
Immerse yourself in the renowned music scene of Glasgow through a two-hour guided exploration covering the city’s revered music mile.
Spanning from the Royal Concert Hall to the renowned King Tut’s, and including Glasgow’s Conservatoire, this is an express tour across the bustling city centre, a location brimming with historical and contemporary music venues.
Glasgow is unparalleled in its fame for breeding outstanding bands, creating iconic music, and hosting remarkable shows. Join us on this walk to uncover the reason for its musical prowess.
Our guides are passionate music enthusiasts, artists and authors, deeply engaged in Glasgow’s cultural sphere.
Extending just over a mile, the Music Mile journey focusses on a wide array of music styles and periods- from dancehall and classic jazz to punk and pop, and the current generation of guitar virtuosos.
There’s abundant information for the ardent music lovers yet, as with all our tours, it is filled with fascinating stories that will captivate even the casual fan seeking a new perspective of the city.
- Minimum age is 14 due to licensing laws.
- Route contains steep inclines and stairs. Please contact local supplier to discuss mobility issues.
- Weather appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
