Step into Glasgow’s shadowy past with a 1.5-hour guided dark side tour led by local storytellers. Discover haunted sites, notorious crimes, and eerie legends in the city’s historic streets after sundown.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderately-paced walking.
Wildlife
History
Glasgow’s dark side history includes notorious crimes from the 19th century, often linked to its industrial boom.
Conservation
While the tour focuses on history and storytelling, it promotes awareness of preserving historic sites and respecting local heritage.
Walking Tours in the UK
Step into Glasgow’s shadowy past with a 1.5-hour guided dark side tour led by local storytellers. Discover haunted sites, notorious crimes, and eerie legends in the city’s historic streets after sundown.
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, closed-toe shoes
The tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces; sturdy footwear is recommended.
Bring a small flashlight
Additional lighting can help see details in dimly lit areas and enhance the atmosphere.
Dress warmly in cooler months
Evenings can be chilly, so layering up ensures comfort during the outdoor walk.
Book in advance
The intimate, guided nature of the tour means spaces fill quickly, especially during weekends and holidays.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides comfort and stability during the walking tour, especially on uneven surfaces.
Portable flashlight
Helps illuminate dark corners and adds to the suspense in dimly lit areas.
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Warm clothing
Keeps you comfortable during outdoor walking in cooler weather.
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Camera or smartphone
Capture memorable moments from Glasgow’s haunted sites and historical architecture.