Empire of Smoke, Glasgow
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
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 - 3 hours across 5.0 km / 3.1 miles
Start Location
Grand Central Hotel
End Location
Sloans
Communication Methods
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Reviews
The great things our customers have to say about CityDays
Good Lookers
Great day out exploring Greenwich reeking of history with its cobblestone paths and alleys, statues, magnificent views…
M&M
Great way to explore the City and make lots interesting discoveries along the way. The clues were cryptic enough to kee…
Esta and Lou
We had the best day. We loved the hidden gems and sites. It was brilliant to do the city tour on a Saturday as it’s so …
charootery
amazing adventure. better than i was expecting
Fox and Badger
A great day out for the family.
Froot Loop Soop (Jorkin the peanits)
There was no storyline but it was just as fun as if there had been. We learned lots of interesting things about the cit…
Country tweed
It was a very enjoyable thing to do with teenagers and fantastic seeing parts of London you would otherwise not get to …
Birthday Bec
A really informative and fun treasure hunt, taking in lots of interesting sites. Unfortunately part of the route was bl…
Nicolas Cage Superfans
Very Good
MaccyD's
Great day, the 4 of us had a fabulous time trying to solve the clues and seeing the sights of London along the way!
Horst Baby Stag
Really good fun and an interesting way to explore an unfamiliar city. Would absolutely recommend and hope to do more in…
Prosecco Prinnys
Absolutely loved it!
Rags to Riches
We really enjoyed it and can’t wait to do another one
Ninjas
Fantastic adventure, we really loved it and saw parts of London we would never have known were there. Clues were fun an…
Girls weekend
We had so much fun exploring areas we hadn’t been before. Thanks and look forward to the next one.
Team Sherlock
It was great but it was a shame that the last two checkpoints took you away from the city Centre.
Ungodly Cool
Great way to see a city.
¡Día de Jenny!
Fantastically fun day out! Have been a Londoner for nearly 10 years and got to experience the city in a new way-and at …
Charli and Dharini
Had a really fun time doing the London trail, looking forward to doing it again :)
Double D
Very fun way to explore the city
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