Discover Glasgow’s shadowed past with Walking Tours in the UK’s special Halloween event. This 1.5-hour evening walk reveals true crime tales, dark folklore, and historical secrets that shaped the city.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for individuals comfortable walking roughly 3 kilometers over city streets and uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Glasgow grew explosively during the Industrial Revolution, becoming a global center for shipbuilding with a gritty working-class culture that fueled many of its darker stories.
Conservation
Efforts focus on maintaining historic sites and green spaces like Glasgow Green, balancing city preservation with vibrant urban life.
Walking Tours in the UK
Discover Glasgow’s shadowed past with Walking Tours in the UK’s special Halloween event. This 1.5-hour evening walk reveals true crime tales, dark folklore, and historical secrets that shaped the city.
Walking Tours in the UK is a Scotland-based tour provider located in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering guided walking tours across multiple UK cities. The company presents a broad program of city tours, private tours, and themed experiences that include historical walks, dark-side tours, street art routes, whisky and gin tastings, castle visits, and specialty student-guided walks.
Tours range from short 1.5-hour city strolls to 3-hour highlights and full-day private options. Itineraries and themes reflect local heritage and contemporary culture in destinations such as Inverness, St Andrews, Stirling, Aberdeen, Oban, Glasgow, Manchester, York, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Windsor, Oxford, Bristol, and Bath. Many tours are explicitly offered as private bookings, and several experiences include guided tastings or visits to specific landmarks.
Walking Tours in the UK uses local guides with knowledge of each city's history, folklore, and cultural highlights. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective, and listings regularly describe the available experiences by duration and theme. Descriptions for each trip specify whether a tour is private, the typical duration (for example, 1.5-hour or 3-hour), and highlights such as castles, city centres, or thematic content like “The Dark Side,” street art, or whisky events.
This factual summary is based on the company's advertised trip listings and location information. Prospective guests can review individual trip descriptions to select the appropriate city, theme, and booking option.
Tours Offered
87
Wide selection across the UK
Cities Covered
18 cities
Historic cities across the UK
Tour Lengths
1.5–3 hours
Short, flexible walking tours
Private Tours
52
Available across listed UK cities
Book private or small-group tours in Edinburgh and other UK cities — secure preferred dates for 1.5- and 3-hour experiences.
Wear sturdy footwear
The walking route covers varied urban terrain, including cobblestones and city streets, so comfortable, supportive shoes are essential.
Bring a flashlight or headlamp
Evening tours can include dimly lit areas, so an additional light source helps you fully appreciate the landmarks and atmosphere.
Dress for cool, damp weather
October and early November nights in Glasgow are chilly with possible rain; a waterproof jacket and warm layers improve comfort.
Arrive early
Meeting point is at Glasgow Cathedral. Arriving 10-15 minutes early ensures you don’t miss the group and can settle in comfortably.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports mobility over cobblestones and paved urban paths during the evening tour.
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Waterproof jacket
Keeps you dry and warm in Glasgow’s typically damp autumn weather.
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Warm layers
Ensures comfort against chilly evening temperatures.
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Flashlight or headlamp
Helps illuminate dimly lit streets and enhances the tour’s atmosphere.
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