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City Chambers

80 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU, Scotland
44-141-287-2000
As featured in Glasgow for free
Ranked #8 of 159 attractions in Glasgow
4.5 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Government Buildings
Fee: No
Owner description: Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1888, Glasgow City Chambers dominates George Square and is currently home to Glasgow City Council. The grand marble...... more » Owner description: Inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1888, Glasgow City Chambers dominates George Square and is currently home to Glasgow City Council. The grand marble staircase and banqueting hall are among the building's many highlights. Free guided tours are conducted at 10:30am and 2:30pm on weekdays except public holidays and special events. « less
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goa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is strange place, as a Glaswegian I had never thought of taking a tour round City Hall, buts its well worth while....first it free.... the guides are great, and give you some great detail of the history of both Glasgow and its politics.....Opposite is George Square another great place of interest. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is undoubtably a beautiful building and if possible a tour is lovely. Quite often there are things going on, shows, ice rinks etc in the square as well and it's right at the train station if you're pressed for time! More

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southampton
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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There are two tours, i took the 2.30 afternoon tour. The tour was conducted by an extremely personable lady who was also the receptionist as we had arrived. She was a great mix of fact and humour and was clearly interested in the subject matter. Our group was about 15 strong. The whole atmosphere of the tour is a credit... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

If you like culture etc. we found this interesting. It is the kind of building you don't get to look round and the architecture and detail is fascinating. More

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Erskine, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This must be one of the most spectacular buildings in Glasgow, the inside is quite magnificent and it would be a shame to miss this when visiting the city. More

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glasgow
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

it is located on george square and there are several stories to visit. the inside is very fancy and some of the rooms have massive big murals that must have taken years to paint. i am not sure if you can just go and visit without organising it first - but i went on open doors day - so it... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

A beautiful building in the city centre, on one side of George Square. I have been inside a couple of times for the Christmas charity fair. A well preserved piece of Glasgow history. More

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Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

WOW, the amount of marble in this building is magnificent and one of the largest collections outside Spain! There are many other attractions, places of interest outside these chambers including Queen Street main line railway station as a gateway to all Cities in cotland along with posh hotels and some budget drinking and eating establishments some converted from old banks... More

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GLASGOW
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

this has got to be one of the most stunning buildings, my favourite in glasgow. there are guided tours but check for times before you visit. More

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East Kilbride
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Building is beautiful,but when you walk through it its changed,staff are not nearly as pleasant or caring about it as they once were,but its a building that has to be seen and enjoyed More

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