Charles Rennie Mackintosh Walking Tour: Discover the Iconic Works of Glasgow's Famous Designer
4.9
36 Ratings
Glasgow City
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Glasgow to discover the iconic works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the city's renowned designer. Explore his life, visit his famous creations, and uncover hidden treasures along the way. Join us at 10am on Saturdays in summer!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Clutha Bar - We begin the tour and learn about Mackintosh’s background.
- Saint Enoch Square - Hear the background of Mackintosh in a bustling city centre square.
- Sloans - Learn about Mackintosh’s partnership with Mrs Cranston - a teamroom extraordinaire!
- Buchanan Street - View the Willow Tearooms - not a Mackintosh original but a reproduction!
- The Lighthouse - Discover one of Mackintosh’s first designed buildings, view the exhibition and marvel at the views!
- The Daily Record Building - Marvel at the Daily Record Building’s colour and design.
- Glasgow Savings Bank Building - View a building designed by Mackintosh’s inspiration - Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson!
- Bath Street Palomino - View Mackintosh’s first married flat. Here he first lived with his wife, Margaret, before moving to a new location in the West End. You can even see some of his design through the window!
- The Glasgow Art Club - Marvel at Mackintosh’s work and learn about the ladies art movement of the time.
- Mackintosh at the Willow - Finished up at Mackintosh at the Willow. You’ll have a chance to explore their incredible exhibition (around an hour) - the ticket is included with your walking tour!
What's Included
- Entry to the Lighthouse
- Exhibition Entry - Mackintosh at the Willow
- Expert local guide
Additional Information
Discover the story of Glasgow’s revered designer, architect and artist at 10am on Saturdays during the summer season. Accompany us as we roam through the lanes of Mackintosh’s hometown, absorbing and reflecting on his enduring imprint.
We’ll delve into his existence, matrimony, inspirations and astounding skill, touring some of his most renowned works that remain intact, his inaugural marital residence, along with some hidden gems on the path.
The journey will span over 2 hours, with a pit stop at the globally recognized Lighthouse museum crafted by Mackintosh, the erstwhile Daily Record establishment, Mackintosh’s initial marital abode and more! Your journey concludes at Mackintosh at the Willow cafe, inclusive of admission to the awe-inspiring exhibition.
Location
Clutha & Victoria Bar
Bridgegate
Meet us by the Mackintosh Mural at the Clutha!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Johngf6006zu
Sep 30, 2023
A wonderful Glasgow treat - A HUGE shout out for Tommy, who led our tour. We were expecting to enjoy the Toshie experience but Tommy made it just brilliant ! So knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. He made it live for all 3 of us. You must experience this tour, along with a visit to the Willow Tea rooms - and Mackintosh at the Willow next door has a fantastic exhibition about the great man and his equally great partner, Mary McDonald. We've rarely felt so welcomed!! Brilliant.
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858kyras
Sep 24, 2023
Louise is a treasure of a guide! - While some guides appear to have read the Cliff notes, Louise is a delightful fount of information of her city’s history and a fine advocate for preservation. We had a great walk in great company and know that she had far more stories than could be told in a few hours.
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331ef
Sep 23, 2023
Enjoyable, informative and friendly. - Great walking tour, would definitely recommend. Louise was a good guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned a lot about CRM and Margaret Maxwell and the architecture of Glasgow.
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Ruth_s
Jul 30, 2023
A do not miss experience for fans of CRM - Was looking forward to this tour for a while, and Tommy made it an experience that did not disappoint. From his knowledge about CRM to his easy and funny way of interacting with the tour, he made me wish it was a longer tour.
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T3359gfkeithg
Jul 18, 2023
You don’t know Mackintosh until you’ve done this tour - Our private tour with Tommy Clarke was wonderful. The walk was entertaining and informative. Best of all, Tommy has a gift for storytelling and conversation that made the whole day a pleasure. He is obviously passionate about Mackintosh and his knowledge and appreciation of the work enriched the day. Be sure to get to the Mackintosh House before it closes for the perfect grand finale to the tour.
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W3449rsdebbiec
Jun 24, 2023
Great guide to C R Mackintosh's Glasgow - Excellent guide, friendly, fun, considerate, knowledgeable. Took us to places I'm sure we would otherwise have missed. Highly recommended
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Morelegroom
Jun 4, 2023
Not to be missed - Our guide, Tommy’s, knowledge and enthusiasm for all things Mackintosh resulted in a very enjoyable stroll through the streets and alleys of Glasgow. He brought the Mackintoshs to life and gave me a real appreciation of their exceptional skills. I strongly recommend this tour
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Belledecologn
Jun 2, 2023
Entertaining und informative tour - What a great tour. It was very informative and entertaining. Charles Rennie Mackentosh is an important figure to consider when visiting Glasgow. With that comes part of Glasgow's history. Very interesting how Mrs. Cranston opened the first tearooms and what that meant for society. Advance reservations are highly recommended to have tea at Mackintosh at the Willow, where the tour ends.
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Happyfreia
May 22, 2023
Mackintosh & more - Tommy was a personable & passionate guide to all things Mackintosh in Glasgow. We not only learned about Charles Rennie Mackintosh & his (true partner) Margaret . . . but also Catherine Cranston and others as we walked the lovely & lively streets of Glasgow.
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B5675kkpeterg
May 14, 2023
Mackintosh tour - Really informative. Louise made sure we could all hear her and answered all our questions. She was very knowledgeable and explained the Macintosh story in the context of Glasgow history. Would highly recommend.
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