Step into the world of Charles Rennie Mackintosh on a focused, two-hour walking tour through Glasgow. Discover his iconic architecture and designs, ending at the famed Mackintosh at the Willow tea rooms.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking on urban pavements over two hours
Wildlife
History
Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a pioneering figure in early 20th-century design, blending Scottish traditions with modernism to deeply influence Glasgow’s architectural character.
Conservation
Efforts to preserve Mackintosh’s work include careful restoration of his buildings and promotion of sustainable tourism practices to protect Glasgow’s cultural heritage.
Walking Tours in the UK
Step into the world of Charles Rennie Mackintosh on a focused, two-hour walking tour through Glasgow. Discover his iconic architecture and designs, ending at the famed Mackintosh at the Willow tea rooms.
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 comfortable walking shoes
Glasgow’s city streets can be uneven—prepare for two hours of exploring on foot.
Arrive on time
Tours start promptly outside The Clutha pub; late arrivals may miss important introductions.
Bring a weatherproof jacket
Glasgow’s weather can shift quickly—light rain or wind is common even in summer.
Ask questions
The guide is an expert on Mackintosh’s life and context—engage actively for a richer experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support your feet through urban terrain for a fully enjoyable tour.
Weatherproof jacket
Protects against Glasgow’s unpredictable rain and wind.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer city strolls.
summer
Camera or smartphone
Capture details of Mackintosh’s iconic design throughout the tour.