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Explore Gothic Glasgow: Guided Walking Tour in City Centre, Glasgow

Experience the only spooky evening walking tour in City Centre Glasgow that invites you to explore the dark side of Glasgow with a seasoned host boasting over 30 years of performance experience - perfect if you prefer atmospheric night-time exploration to noisy bars and restaurants. On this tour you’ll uncover Dracula’s Scottish connections, meet the Ghosts of Glasgow, step into the macabre world of body snatching, and become acquainted with the city’s most notorious murderers, all while discovering Glasgow’s dark and spooky history and much more. Whether you’re booking through Varoom for an Art & Culture outing, a Tours & Sightseeing evening, a Group-Friendly event, or a memorable Shows & Entertainment experience, this guided night tour in Scotland delivers atmospheric storytelling, local color, and immersive history that bring the city’s eerie past to life.

About this activity in City Centre Glasgow

Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Join an atmospheric evening walking tour through City Centre Glasgow that explores the city’s dark history and gothic stories after dusk.
  • Hear tales of Dracula’s Scottish links, notorious murderers and Glasgow’s macabre past as you stroll with a seasoned performer guide.
  • Experience a quieter, spooky alternative to bars and shows-perfect if you prefer immersive storytelling and night-time sightseeing.
  • Encounter ghost stories, body-snatching lore and other chilling highlights that bring the city’s darker chapters to life.

Important Information

  • The tour runs in the evenings in the city centre and is best suited to those comfortable with adult themes and dark humour; it’s not recommended for children under 14.
  • The route is walkable and suitable for most fitness levels; expect steady walking on paved streets and occasional steps.
  • There are convenient public transport options nearby, making it easy to reach the meeting point and return after the tour.
  • Service animals are welcome-please notify the operator in advance if you’re bringing one.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in City Centre Glasgow outside the main entrance of Glasgow Central Station; look for the host before the scheduled start time so the tour can depart promptly.

Includes

  • You'll be led by a host/guide with 30 years of performance experience - expect expert storytelling and theatrical skills that bring the route to life in City Centre Glasgow.
  • The guide's long performance background enhances live narration and crowd engagement, giving you a memorable, professionally delivered experience.

Excludes

  • Bottled water is not included or provided during the activity - please plan accordingly.

Other

  • Service animals are welcome, so you can attend with certified assistance animals where needed.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy for you to reach and leave the meeting point in the area.
  • The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can join regardless of mobility or stamina.
  • The Gothic Glasgow walking tour contains some adult themes and humour and is not suitable for persons under 14 years - please plan family bookings accordingly.

Customer Reviews

10 / 10
Based on 10 Reviews
F9400GLsarahs
Oct 26, 2025 03:42:51 AM
Summary: Brilliant tour of Glasgow, very interesting history, great craic from Vincent. And came away with reading recommendations 😀
helenmY8291GF
Oct 25, 2025 08:52:27 PM
Summary: Excellent, very informative and entertaining. The route doesn't go outside the city centre and isn't too strenuous a walk. The guide was very good company on a very cold night,thank you!
Margot080
Oct 18, 2025 05:38:17 PM
Summary: What a darkly, rich gothic tour of Glasgow with Vincent - a masterful storyteller with a range of great props and intriguing takes!

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Know more about City Centre Glasgow

You can expect a spooky evening walking tour through City Centre Glasgow led by a seasoned host with over 30 years of performance experience. The tour explores Dracula's Scottish connections, Glasgow's notorious murderers, body snatching history, and local ghosts, delivering atmospheric storytelling and a macabre look at the city's dark past.
A host/guide with 30 years of performance experience leads the tour, bringing theatrical storytelling and a polished delivery that enhances the spooky evening atmosphere as you discover Glasgow's dark and eerie history.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. This gives you flexibility if your plans in Glasgow change.
The tour contains some adult themes and humour and is not suitable for persons under 14 years, so it is best suited to teens and adults who enjoy haunting history and chilling stories rather than younger children.
The tour includes the expert host and guided exploration of Glasgow's gothic and macabre sites. Bottled water is excluded, so bring your own refreshment. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and public transportation options are available nearby.
Service animals are allowed and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible to many visitors who want a spooky evening experience in the city centre.