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Glasgow City Chambers

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Guided tours of a 19th-century landmark with murals & ornate interiors, now housing council offices. People often mention building, Glasgow, tour, marble, visit, City, George, beautiful, free, worth,


Address

82 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU, United Kingdom

Website

www.glasgow.gov.uk

Contact

+44 141 287 2000

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (288 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Byron M. 5 years ago on Google
    This was an amazing free tour in Glasgow. Done at 10:30 and 2:30 daily. We had a lady called Donna as our guide and she was so so good. She was entertaining and so so informative about all sorts of things and interesting facts of Glasgow and Scotland. This tour is 1 hour long. The building is magnificent!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mo M. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the jewels in the crown in the city of Glasgow, The City Chambers is a stunning multi level floored building with a grand interior marble staircase. The main banqueting hall is an incredible setting for a party or event and plenty of space for drinks and small receptions. The service is extremely good for events.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob W. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you for a wonderful visit! I flew over for a one week vacation and got so much more than I expected. I stayed at an amazing hotel "citizenM Hotel", visited the Bagpipe World Championships, enjoyed great food, museums, and got a tattoo! I really enjoyed my walks through the streets and the entertainment along the way.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard Geiger (. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressive stairways. And I mean: impressive. Much like watching good art. Never seen anything like that. Great architecture.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy B. 6 years ago on Google
    Just one stunning building when you walk inside you will be suprised at the decor. The staircase is marble and the biggest in Europe. That alone is worth visiting the Building. there is tours you need to check with local council on opening hours. well worth a visit when your on vacation in Glasgow and its free.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig G. 5 years ago on Google
    Get on the tour for this building as the staff and the building are sensational. It's a interior made up of marble and mosaic with a staircase higher than the Vatican City. Relatively new building for Glasgow as it was built in 1888 but has all of the opulence given it is at the height of the Victorian era. Tour is free and takes between 45 and 60 minutes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DE 7 years ago on Google
    Crazy beautiful building, like a civic Versailles. Staff very helpful and patient. Free to walk in tour twice a day.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andrew 1 year ago on Google
    Great building loads of statues covering the outside building, and inside bottom floor only was told to go in a look at the marble walls and stairs and look at the tiled floors. Worth a quick look or there is a tour. Di not have time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard W. 1 year ago on Google
    We came here for a tour but we were told by the many stately doormen outside, that we were able to visit inside... ONLY to sign our condolences for the Queen, and then leave promptly. Promptly?! Well then! We said yes please and bowed ackwardly. (Come on! They were in suits, what would you have done?!) What a gorgeous and opulent building inside. The stairwell up to the "Book of Condolences" was quite the regal climb, but much more satisfying waltzing back down...nice and slow, regal like. Nothing like strutting down marble and red carpet. Too bad no one saw us though! We looked good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HondaFife 1 year ago on Google
    Still can’t believe this tour was free! Mario was a complete natural In guiding us around and a special thanks to the woman on reception for making sure we got on the tour after relaxing in a side room and not realising a queue was forming. What a special place. The building was mind blowing both inside and out and a true masterpiece in design. So glad I finally had the chance to see it for myself. Thanks again I love it! David and my Mum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen F. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Visitors should try and go on one of the tours, 10.30 & 14.30, daily. There are on a first come first served basis. At other times visitors can still look around the ground floor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill B. 1 year ago on Google
    Tour was excellent, very informative. The building is amazing, so much marble. Well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brian S. 1 year ago on Google
    Since a large percentage of council staff are STILL working from home. How's about selling the City chambers buildings. No point in leaving them empty. Reason I say they are empty is that you cannot get hold of any department unless you want to pay your council tax. Use the money from the sale to pay for the redundancy of every one of the whimpering lazy People who are still refusing to return to work. who at their original job interview said when asked. Will you serve the people of this city and do a great job. So they did. Unbelievable service from the SNP Council. Could you imagine what an independent Scotland would look and feel like considering they are unable to run a city. Wake up fool's. Let your ears open your eyes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Niesjen I. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful building but sadly partly closed when I visited. It was only possible to visit the beautiful halls downstairs and make pictures around, but without a tour I guess it was not possible to see more of the building. This was also quite unclear to me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig T. 5 years ago on Google
    A sight that must be seen to be believed. The marble is stunning.

  • 4/5 Paul C. 7 months ago on Google
    Very nice building especially interior fixtures

  • 5/5 Monica G. 4 years ago on Google
    Got married there recently in the Satinwood Suite and it was definitely right choice of venue for our civil ceremony. All our guests were in awe with the beauty of the building and our pictures are just amazing. The staff were really nice and courteous. Very, very pleased.

  • 5/5 KaToX 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We were allowed to take a short photo stop on our trip. Imposing city hall! Carrara marble wherever the eye looks! (Original) Wir durften einen kurzen Fotostopp auf unserer Reise machen. Imposantes Rathaus! Carrara Marmor wohin das Auge schaut!

  • 5/5 Angel K. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended to visit during the Christmas Market such a beautiful place!

  • 1/5 Doug H. 4 years ago on Google
    Just took an hour on the phone to update my address for council tax. Online form does not work. Where is my money going? Oh yeah to making Sauchiehall street "better" ?

  • 5/5 Juergen U. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Glasgow City Hall offers free tours at 10:30 and 14:30. Should be a male / female, as you get a lot of information about the building and the history of Glasgow. Great architecture. Highly recommended?. (Original) Das Rathaus von Glasgow bietet um 10:30 und 14:30 freie Touren an. Sollte Frau/Mann teilnehmen, da man hier viel Information über das Gebäude und die Geschichte Glasgow erhält. Tolle Architektur. Sehr empfehlenswert?.

  • 1/5 Alan G. 5 years ago on Google
    I've just been informed that I can either wait for over an hour on hold or email you with regards to my council tax enquiry, the email response time however is 3 weeks!! Is it any wonder people get so frustrated with the council, the inefficiency is staggering!

  • 5/5 Navan G. 5 years ago on Google
    The tour of the Glasgow City Chambers is a must for both locals and tourists.

  • 5/5 Joanna S. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing tour! I highly recommend it to all visiting Glasgow! The building is magnificent and our tour guide today- Desmond, went above and beyond to tell us all about the building and its history!

  • 5/5 william m. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place and the best way to describe it is to tell you to go and visit it yourself and see the work these stonemasons put in to it ..fantastic place and the staff are every bit as good as the building ..

  • 5/5 Hayley T. 5 years ago on Google
    The most beautiful building I have ever seen. The guide was friendly, patient and informative. Arrive at least 15 minutes before to secure a spot. Pictures are allowed.

  • 5/5 mr j. 5 years ago on Google
    Architecture at it's best!

  • 5/5 Hamish Connor M. 4 months ago on Google
    Splendid impressive building situated in the heart of Glasgow on George Square with lots of impressive architectural features

  • 5/5 shadow-ska 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful building inside and out! Marble staircase, great mosaic on the floor, stunning sculptures

  • 5/5 Steven S. 7 months ago on Google
    Magnificent structure only open twice a day for tours. Check times before you go. Extravagant to say the least.

  • 5/5 S S. 6 months ago on Google
    Build during Victorian time this building and the architecture is priceless. The City Chambers is western Europe's largest marble staircase, built using Carrara marble imported from Italy. It is credited with having more marble than the Vatican. Must book a tour in advanced if want to see more. The only times that are being offered are 10:30am and 2:30pm Monday-Friday, excluding the public holidays etc.

  • 5/5 Martin H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) As a visitor to Glasgow, a guided tour in the town hall is worthwhile. There are 2 daily guides to which you have to register in time. Like the big museums, the town hall guidance is free, but not less interesting. Even the staircase with dark marble is absolutely worth seeing. The individual representative rooms are also partially decorated with marble and contain interesting paintings, including Scottish history, starting with the holy mongoose. (Original) Als Besucher von Glasgow lohnt sich eine Führung im Rathaus. Es gibt täglich 2 Führungen zu denen man sich nur rechtzeitig anmelden muss. Wie auch die großen Museen ist die Rathaus Führung umsonst, jedoch nicht minder interessant. Schon das Treppenhaus mit dunklem Marmor ist absolut sehenswert. Die einzelnen Repräsentationsräume sind ebenfalls teilweise mit Marmor ausgebaut und enthalte interessante Gemälde unter anderem zur schottischen Geschichte beginnend mit dem heiligen Mungo.

  • 5/5 Matthew H. 1 year ago on Google
    A really nice piece of architecture right outside the station. The building is a dominant feature that you notice as soon as you step out of the station.

  • 5/5 Elisa Gava W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It houses the headquarters of the Glasgow City Council. Located on George Square, the main city square. Beautiful Victorian civic architecture building. Built between 1882 and 1888. Inaugurated by Queen Victoria. (Original) Ospita la sede del Consiglio comunale di Glasgow. Ubicato su George Square, la principale piazza della città. Splendido edificio di architettura civica vittoriana. Costruito tra il 1882 ed il 1888. Inaugurato dalla Regina Vittoria.

  • 5/5 Sohana M. 4 years ago on Google
    Although we had a pleasant day at a UK citizenship ceremony, we were the only one's who sang the national anthem, as the foreigners that were welcomed to this country did not no the words and would have loved to have joined in with us. Maybe the words of the national anthem could be added to the allegiance card, then they could sing it if they wanted.

  • 5/5 Vichian V. 4 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful interior , must visit when you are in Glasgow. There are guided tour at 10:30 and 14:30.

  • 5/5 Phill G. 5 years ago on Google
    Stunning venue well worth taking the time to tour around. Turn up early (up to 30 mins before it starts) to ensure your place. Tours take 40-50 mins, and are usually Mon-Fri at 10:30 and 14:30.

  • 4/5 vinay p. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice old architecture building build in 1888 . Nice wall painting , art work and building architecture is fabulous.

  • 5/5 Leslie 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing building with a great history, so much to see. Will do it again sometime

  • 5/5 Francie C. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic building inside and out I was there just for training for the European championships that start in a couple of weeks Hard to describe that's is why I have posted a few pictures of entrance, staircase and of course the banquet hall were we had our training session

  • 5/5 Jaci D. 3 years ago on Google
    Great guided tour for free! Go early to get on the tour list, explore other places and then come back at the tour time. If you wait until closer to the tour time to register, it’s likely it will be full. Beautiful building!

  • 5/5 Barry M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very chambery

  • 5/5 Liz T. 3 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit, Beautiful building, very impressive , Staff friendly and helpful

  • 1/5 Gregor L. 3 years ago on Google
    people make glasgow indeed.... tried to get in touch on the phone numerous times. thanks for the automated messages and hanging up on me without a chance to speak to a human

  • 5/5 Zach D. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife and I came from America to be married in Scotland, a place we absolutely love. The ceremony at the city chambers was amazing. They worked with us and made it's experience exceptional. We could not have asked for anything more.

  • 4/5 Ronald K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Glasgow City Chambers is located on George Square, a central square in the heart of Glasgow. The place was named after King George III. (1738-1820). There are many other sights in the immediate vicinity. The place is very easy to reach by public transport. (Original) Die Glasgow City Chambers (Rathaus) liegt direkt am George Square, einem zentralen Platz im Herzen von Glasgow. Benannt wurde der Platz nach König George III. (1738-1820). In unmittelbarer Nähe befinden sich viele weitere Sehenswürdigkeiten. Der Platz ist sehr gut mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln erreichbar.

  • 4/5 JNY 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good to visit, clean the bathroom. (Original) 好參觀點,整潔洗手間。

  • 5/5 B B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good staff! They are on time, they are helpful. Well done team! If you are earlier you can always go inside and they will suggest you take a seat and wait which is very convenient and to be honest very nice of them. Hope to be back soon to do more business with them. Thanks guys! Scotland :-)

  • 4/5 Rúna Van B. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the tour from Donna! You could tell she has given it quite a couple of times, but ever so in a good way. She has anecdotes, quirky facts and points out things you don't see at first glance. Blow away by the beauty hidden behind the doors. ps: the tour is free, so + for every budget traveler. THANKS FOR HAVING US!

  • 1/5 Sana A. 4 years ago on Google
    Rude customer service

  • 4/5 Cacho A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Glasgow City Hall building, one of the most iconic and imposing buildings in the city and one of the most beautiful civic buildings in the United Kingdom, appointed in 1888, is located in George Square (Original) Edificio del Ayuntamiento de Glasgow, uno de los edificios más emblemáticos e imponentes de la ciudad y uno de los edificios cívicos más bellos del Reino Unido, ignaurado en 1888, se encuentra en la plaza George (George Square)

  • 5/5 Alismita K. 4 years ago on Google
    The building is very beautiful.

  • 1/5 Culture B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tourists; this building houses our Unelected Corrupt City Executives that have no accountability to the people. This is not Democracy.

  • 5/5 David A. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visted.

  • 5/5 David F. 4 years ago on Google
    Old school opulence

  • 5/5 myjr K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mon-Fri was able to guide us twice a day. Very worth seeing (Original) 월-금 하루에 두번 안내 관광할 수 였습니다. 매우 볼만합니다

  • 5/5 E C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are free tours. To visit, the interior of the building is beautiful! (Original) Il y a des visites gratuites. A visiter, l'intérieur du bâtiment est magnifique !

  • 1/5 stony b. 4 years ago on Google
    Sadly there isn't enough characters available to full express the sad state of affairs in short every member of staff and management and councillors should all be evaluated to determine if they are indeed fit for the position they hold

  • 1/5 Kayleigh M. 4 years ago on Google
    I have a bill I urgently needed to sort as it took a week for the mail to get to me in the first place and only 7 days of the date of issue to pay. The offices are only open during 9-5 weekday, very convenient for those who work a 9-5 job. When I try to throw money at them online, as it is the only way I could presently pay, it says it can take up to 28 days to get processed!

  • 5/5 Chris T. 4 years ago on Google
    Outstanding marble staircase and lots of history. Well worth a visit and time it to take in the tour.

  • 5/5 Hermann S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top Must see in Glasgow. Free guided tours are offered here and this is well worth it. It can be seen that Glasgow was just as buoyant in the past as it was in the House of Chambers. It was saved at nothing. Interesting construction with even more interesting interior design. Sightseeing is recommended. (Original) Top Must see in Glasgow. Es werden hier kostenlose Führungen angeboten und diese lohnt sich allemal. Es wird ersichtlich, dass Glasgow in der Vergangenheit nur so im Geld schwamm und das im House of Chambers auch zeigte. Es wurde an nichts gespart. Interessanter Bau mit noch interessanterem Innenausbau. Besichtigung ist empfehlenswert.

  • 5/5 Fahid K. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous building with full of marbles and highly artistic in its work. It's a must visit location when u are in Glasgow along with the George square. There is a park to the front of the building and there are all the facilities u r looking for. Awesome atmosphere to be there!!!


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