Queen's Park

© VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

48 hours in Glasgow

When it comes to spending a couple of days in Scotland's largest city, Glasgow has plenty going on to keep you on your toes. It's the full package, with world-class museums and galleries, striking architecture, wonderful parks, unique attractions, high street, designer and independent retailers, as well as an excellent range of bars, pubs and restaurants. Our Glasgow 2-day itinerary is not nearly enough time to squeeze it all in, but you can definitely give it a good go!

Inicio / Fin
West End de Glasgow / Glasgow
  • Días
    2
  • Distancia
    13Millas

    21km
  • Transporte
    A pie
  • Tema principal
    Turismo
Destacado
Museums & Galleries
Green spaces
Live music
Áreas recorridas
Oeste

Día 1Art galleries & gardens in Glasgow

If visiting the city for two consecutive days, a good idea is to take advantage of the 'hop on hop off' City Sightseeing tour bus, which takes in a number of Glasgow's attractions. Alternatively, you can use the Glasgow Subway to get round the city centre and the west end.

  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum West End de Glasgow

    Exterior of the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery

    © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam

    Glasgow's trendy West End is home to Kelvingrove, a free museum packed with over 8,000 intriguing objects and artefacts. The museum houses an extraordinary collection of art, from the Dutch Old Masters and the French Impressionists, to perhaps its most famous piece, Christ of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dali.

    Descubre más sobre: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
    Argyle Street,West End de Glasgow,G3 8AG
    Instalaciones destacadas
    • Aparcamiento
    • Ruta de transporte público
    • Ayuda para personas con discapacidad auditiva
    • Aparcamiento accesible o área de descenso
    • Nivel de acceso
    • Baños accesibles
  • Glasgow Botanic Gardens West End de Glasgow

    Glasgow Botanic Gardens

    Explore the pathways of Glasgow Botanic Gardens to see their collection of flora and shrubs before visiting Kibble Palace, an exquisite restored Victorian glasshouse. If you're feeling peckish, the tearoom offers a tasty selection of cakes, sandwiches, teas and coffees.

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    730 Great Western Road,West End de Glasgow,G12 0UE
  • Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow - Centro Ciudad

    A large sandstone building with pillared entrance area and a tall cupola feature on the roof. Lots of people can be seen milling aorund the outside of

    GoMA is Scotland's most visited art gallery and the centre for Glasgow's extensive modern and contemporary art collection. ​​​​​​Found in the heart of Glasgow in Royal Exchange Square, with the famous Duke of Wellington Statue guarding out front (usually with a traffic cone atop his head), GoMA is free to enter.

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    Gallery of Modern Art,Royal Exchange Square,Glasgow - Centro Ciudad,G1 3AH
  • UNESCO City of Music Glasgow

    Glasgow Music City Tours en King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

    © VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale

    Glasgow's reputation for live music is legendary; so much so that the city has been given UNESCO City of Music status.

    Why not catch a gig or a concert in one of its amazing venues? The OVO Hydro hosts all the big-name stars. You can experience roots, classical and world sounds at the Glasgow Royal ConcertHall, or see up-and-coming indie artists at the small but perfectly formed King Tut's Wah Wah Hut.

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Día 2The story of Glasgow

We hope you've got enough energy for another packed day of culture and sightseeing! Enjoy more of Glasgow's free cultural attractions, and uncover more about the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. 

  • Riverside Museum and Tall Ship Glasgow - Centro Ciudad

    Riverside Museum

    The Riverside Museum is a visual feast - the building itself is one of the most striking modern buildings in Scotland. Inside, the museum houses all kinds of exhibits related to transport. Vehicles, bikes, and locomotives dating from different periods can be found. In addition, you can also explore the Clyde-built Tall Ship, which is berthed alongside the museum.

    Descubre más sobre: Riverside Museum and Tall Ship
    100 Pointhouse Place,Glasgow - Centro Ciudad,G3 8RS
    Instalaciones destacadas
    • Aparcamiento
    • Aparcamiento accesible o área de descenso
    • Ayuda para personas con discapacidad auditiva
    • Nivel de acceso
    • Baños accesibles
  • House for an Art Lover Glasgow South Side

    House For An Art Lover

    Just south of the River Clyde, explore the works of one of the city's favourite sons, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The beautiful House for an Art Lover is a stunning Mackintosh design. Although it wasn't actually built in his lifetime, it's a true art nouveau dream fully realised, with the building and furnishings working in complete harmony.

    Descubre más sobre: House for an Art Lover
    Bellahouston Park,10 Dumbreck Road,Glasgow South Side,G41 5BW
    Instalaciones destacadas
    • Aparcamiento
    • Ruta de transporte público
    • Ayuda para personas con discapacidad auditiva
    • Aparcamiento accesible o área de descenso
    • Baños accesibles
    • WiFi
    • Cafetería o Restaurante
  • Burrell Collection Glasgow South Side

    The Burrell Collection, Glasgow

    Visit The Burrell Collection in the heart of Pollok Country Park. This recently refurbished building is home to one of the greatest art collections with thousands of objects spread across 24 galleries and spanning more than 6,000 years of history. You'll find famous artworks from Rodin, Degas and Cézanne, as well as medieval, Chinese and Islamic art.

    Visit The Burrell Collection
    Pollok Country Park,2060 Pollokshaws Road,Glasgow South Side,G43 1AT
    Instalaciones destacadas
    • Aparcamiento
    • Ruta de transporte público
    • Ayuda para personas con discapacidad auditiva
    • Aparcamiento accesible o área de descenso
    • Nivel de acceso
    • Baños accesibles
    • WiFi
    • Cafetería o Restaurante
  • People's Palace East End de Glasgow

    People's Palace

    Top tip

    If you are feeling thirsty afterwards, grab a pew at the WEST Brewery bar, set in the beautiful Templeton Building on the edge of the Green.

    Head to the People's Palace on historic Glasgow Green, a fantastic free museum where you can learn the story of Glasgow's people (have you heard that they are amongst the friendliest people on the planet?!).

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    Glasgow Green,East End de Glasgow,G40 1AT
    Instalaciones destacadas
    • Aparcamiento
    • Nivel de acceso
    • Cafetería o Restaurante
  • West End, Glasgow Glasgow

    Ashton Lane, Glasgow

    © VisitScotland / Kate Abbey

    Alternative option

    If you fancy being at the heart of the action, then why not explore the Merchant City area, chock full of trendy cocktail and wine bars, clubs and restaurants?

    Head to Ashton Lane, a pretty cobbled pedestrian street near Byres Road, which has a great mix of bars, pubs and eateries, as well as a cinema, or try the Finneston area  - it has built up a reputation for being home to a number of the city's best new restaurants.

    Descubre más sobre: West End, Glasgow

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