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University of Glasgow
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#12 of 411 things to do in Glasgow
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Take a fascinating tour of the University of Glasgow campus, and explore the University's stunning architecture (with over 100 listed buildings) and discover incredible stories from its 550 years of history. Guided campus tours are led by trained student guides and last for approximately one hour - you can find out more by visiting: boxoffice.src.gla.ac.uk/product/university-glasgow-tours. Other must-see attractions to visit on campus include: • The Hunterian Museum • The Hunterian Art Gallery (including The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House) • The Visitor Centre Shop for University merchandise and Scottish gifts (10% off with your tour ticket) • A selection of cafés and restaurants for coffee or a bite to eat
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel32,284 contributions
A lovely campus.
Jul 2021
This is a lovely campus to stroll through.
Forget about getting a tour, though, as you really don't need one.
Written 11 September 2021
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tpbel
Belfast, UK427 contributions
Fascinating insight
Jul 2021
Brilliant walking tour of the main university buildings led by Lauren. Well worth the price of admission. What an engaging, funny, educational and entertaining hour we had. Fascinating and beautiful buildings and easy to get to the university by bus from the city centre. Highly recommended.
Written 8 August 2021
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AndrewC
Horley, UK78 contributions
University Guided Tour
Aug 2021 • Couples
We booked online for the 1 hour guided tour. Really easy to book, meet and well organised. Our tour guide (forget her name unfortunately but is studying archaeology) was fantastic: very knowledgeable and engaging. Was great to see the outside and inside and hear about the history. A quick visit to the Hunterian museum afterwards was also great, free and lots of interesting exhibits. All in all an enjoyable hour.
Written 8 August 2021
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ScottishTemplar
Edinburgh, UK1,635 contributions
Incredible building
Aug 2021 • Friends
I really like these old buildings with incredible architecture. It’s great to walk around the campus admiring the building and the skill that went into it. It’s a short walk through the park from Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum.
Written 7 August 2021
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E8224QZgloriam
Bothell, WA20 contributions
Stunning architecture plus a Museum & Art Gallery.
Jul 2021 • Solo
Totally beautiful campus with stately buildings and an amazing arched plaza area. And many ornate red stone buildings and green lawns.

The Museum was eclectic, covering interesting artifacts from Roman times and electrical inventions of some of Scotland's great scientists. Well presented and in a spacious building. Open to the public with booking and free, as was the Art Gallery.

The Art Gallery presented an extensive collection of James Whistler's paintings that spanned several approaches to modern art.
Written 4 August 2021
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Terry W
Bracknell, UK1,185 contributions
So informative
May 2021 • Friends
The walking guided tour of Glasgow University lead by Eleanor.
Eleanor was such a credit to the University, delivering her knowledge with passion so professionally.
We learned about the buildings history and more. Why the professors no longer live on campus, past famous students and lecturers and her own education within the university. The building itself is wonderful.

This is a tour we would recommend.
Written 24 June 2021
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Deepshikha
New Delhi, India49 contributions
Marvelous Architecture
Dec 2019
Amazing place to visit if you are in Glasgow. Such a peaceful place and wonderful architecture. Would love to visit it again
Written 19 November 2020
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a smith
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
poor profession as a few staff ruined the class experience and not of much value for students
Dec 2019
the staff is not friendly and the professor of a lecture was not trying to actually give students adequate knowledge but ceased almost every case video in the class.
Written 18 November 2020
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Malgorzata
10,365 contributions
Amazing architecture
Nov 2019
The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451. It is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. A cradle of many important scientists. An architectural master piece you shouldn't miss. Hunterian museum is inside the campus . Incredible architecture and situated in a beautiful location. Glasgow University is a beautiful building complex and really worth a visit.
Written 28 October 2020
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Claire H
Glasgow, UK43 contributions
Awe Inspiring
Sep 2020
Such a beautiful campus. The architecture is amazing and so full of history. Glad to be attending such a historic university.
Written 28 September 2020
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