Empire of Smoke, Glasgow
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Highlights
- An engaging and entertaining exploration of how Glasgow became what it is today
- A host of historic 18th century buildings linked to titans of the tobacco trade
- An interactive tour, like an escape room but outdoors and with pub/cafe stops!
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- Grand Central Hotel to Sloans
Description
A puzzle-filled tour of Glasgow, delve into the city's history through its architecture, sculptures and artworks. Solve clues and challenges as you explore its development from a hub of the 18th century tobacco trade into a thriving Victorian metropolis and eventually a world-renowned city of music.
Along the way expect to see incredible murals, grandiose buildings from the 18th and 17th centuries, scandalous and surprising statues, monuments to the city's great artists, and of course great pubs and cafes. This trail takes you on a scenic route through Merchant City and Trongate, showing you easily-missed gems and engaging you with entertaining riddles.
A unique and immersive way to experience Glasgow, perfect for locals and first time visitors alike. Those looking to explore the underappreciated grandeur of this great city need look no further!
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start any time, some daylight recommended
2 - 2.5 hours across 5.0 km / 3.1 miles
Start Location
Grand Central Hotel
End Location
Sloans
Communication Methods
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Had an amazing adventure and missed out on first place by 14 seconds, if only my fat fingers didn’t mistype an answer

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Great day out!!!

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Great team day out. Lots of fun!

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Absolutely fabulous experience! We really enjoyed the whole day. Would highly recommend!

Team Nova
Such A great adventure. Saw places I never knew existed and loved the challenges. Brought us all together!

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Had the best day , got a lot of steps in but was so fun!!

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Dynamo
It was great, very well put together, lots of fun quizes and puzzles leading us all over The City. It was quite intense…

Team Slug
Great day out! Enjoyed seeing parts of London I’ve not seen for a long time. Enjoyed the pub stops :)

RSY
We had the most fun family date doing the experience! We got such a buzz out of unravelling the clues and tackling our …

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Excellent

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Loved it we had a fantastic time and found the walk easy and interesting and questions both mind provoking can’t wait t…

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