How To Spend 24 Hours in Glasgow, Scotland On a Budget, Glasgow, Scotland (B)

You might think that 24 hours isn’t enough time to really appreciate a new city. And in most cases, you would be right. But even with only one day to explore a city like Glasgow, Scotland, you can hit a surprising number of highlights. Best of all, you can see a lot of sights here without spending a dime, other than transportation!

There are a couple of ways to maximize your time in this historic city. The first option is by using Glasgow’s public transportation system, which includes buses and a subway. You can purchase individual tickets or a day ticket, with various price points, depending on how far you expect to travel. You can check out the current fare pricing on the SPT website. Or, you can take advantage of City Sightseeing Glasgow‘s open-top bus tour. This option offers 21 stops and hits all the major attractions in an 80-minute loop. The price of a one-day pass is pretty reasonable at £14.00 for an adult fare. The audio portion of the tour is helpful in giving the Coles’ Notes version of Glasgow’s history. But the downside to this option is that the buses stop running at 4:30 pm, so keep that in mind when planning your day. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).