Charles Rennie Mackintosh tour of Glasgow

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Explore the life, works and tales of Glasgow's most famous designer, architect and artist, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Join this tour and wander around the streets of MacKintosh's home city to experience and witness his lasting legacy.With your local guide, you'll take a deeper look at his life, marriage, influences and incredible expertise, while you visit some of his most famous works that still stand to this day. You'll even get to see his first married home and some lesser known treasures along the way. You'll learn about the temperance movement of the time that inspired Mrs Cranston, Glasgow's leading tea shop entrepreneur, who commissioned Mackintosh to design her famous tearooms. After this two hour tour, you'll finish up at one of these famed tearooms, the Willow Tearoom on Sauchiehall Street, to view the iconic designs firsthand and explore their extensive exhibition.
Highlights
- Discover the lasting legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
- Wander around the streets of MacKintosh's home city to experience his legacy
- Visit The Willow Tearoom and view his iconic designs firsthand
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Facilities
Free cancellation
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Available in English
What's included
- Guided walking tour
- Local guide
- Entry into the 'Mackintosh at the Willow' exhibition
Where you'll meet
Please meet your guide by the Clutha Bar on Clyde Street.
Operated by
Walking Tours in the UK
Important information
* This tour needs a minimum of 2 participants to go ahead and has a maximum of 15 participants
* Please note that tours run whatever the weather so make sure you're wrapped up
* Kids aged 12 and under go free
* This tour will end in a central location
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