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Glasgow Central Tours

Glasgow Central Station is unique in offering guided tours of the station and its hidden underground areas.
Tours usually run three times each day, with some additional evening tours, and are bookable and payable in advance using the website or by phone.
Tours groups are up to 15 people.
Children under 12 are not permitted and children 12 - 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Each tour lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
The tours start from the main concourse, near to Boots.
Guests are provided with hi-vis jackets and protective caps.
The tour includes parts of the concourse area then moves into staff areas to go below ground in the main station and the low level station.
The tour involves several sets of steps (more than 60 steps in total).
All stairs have handrails on both sides, but steps may not be clearly marked.
Lighting in some areas is low.
There are some points along the tour where chairs or benches are provided to rest while the guide is speaking.
The tour includes a below-ground museum, with displays and artefacts.
There are also some audio-visual presentations.