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Invisible Cities Liverpool trainee walking tour guides with Manchester guide Ste
15
Dec

Invisible Cities to launch in Liverpool

In Liverpool, we’re continuing the Invisible Cities mission to create something really positive in tourism that is designed to directly support people impacted by homelessness. As lots of our supporters and guests will know, we support, mentor and train people who have experienced homelessness to be walking tour guides – telling their stories, their way....
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A fundraising progress graphic for Invisible City’s "10 cities in 10 years" campaign, marking its 10th anniversary and showing a goal of £125,000 by 2026, with a hand pointing at the £50,000 milestone.
05
Dec

Celebrating a decade of impact: launching our 10th Invisible City in 2026

We’re very excited to announce that in 2026, Invisible Cities will launch in its 10th city  which coincides perfectly with our 10th birthday. A milestone worth marking – and the city we’ll be doing that in is yet to be revealed. But first…. We of course have a timeline of new city launches leading up to that...
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A group of thirteen women stand together in a conference room, smiling for a group photo in front of a screen that reads "Women Supporting Women in Manchester" at one of the city's dynamic B2B events.
25
Nov

Invisible Cities B2B events guide in each city

We get incredible support from our business communities – helping with training, sponsoring networking get-togethers and providing venues for meetups, plus a whole lot more. Here you’ll find events in each of our cities and how you can get involved. FUTURE INVISIBLE CITIES EVENTS December 2025 Glasgow: Networking event – book a free ticket via...
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A woman stands on a stone wall near North Bridge, holding shopping bags, with the vibrant cityscape reflecting the spirit of Edinburgh City Council’s urban charm.
11
Aug

Emerging from the Scaffold: Invisible Cities & Edinburgh City Council Unite to Reimagine North Bridge Through Walking Tours

In a remarkable blend of heritage rehabilitation and social empowerment, a new initiative is set to bring Edinburgh’s newly refurbished North Bridge into the spotlight. A collaboration between Invisible Cities and the City of Edinburgh Council aims to unveil engaging walking tours of the restored bridge—melding architectural grandeur with deeply human stories. Other partners collaborating...
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A tour guide from Invisible Cities in a red jacket speaks to a group of people outside a Glasgow building with informational posters and boarded-up windows.
21
Jul

Invisible Cities Launches New Networking Collaboration in Glasgow

In today’s work environment, co-working spaces and corporate offices bring together professionals from diverse backgrounds, yet meaningful connections often remain limited. Glasgow Netwalking Tours are a unique collaboration between Invisible Cities and Club Synergy, designed to foster engagement, networking, and local exploration among professionals through guided city tours. These tours combine the expertise of Invisible...
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16
Jun

​Invisible Cities Expands with support of Prince William and UnTours Foundation: Empowering Communities Through Purposeful Tourism

​Hi, we’re Invisible Cities, the award-winning social enterprise that trains people affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides in their own cities – and we are embarking on our most ambitious expansion yet. Prince William goes on an Invisible Cities walking tour in Aberdeen With invaluable ba​cking from The Royal Foundation’s Homewards initiative and...
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Two people in matching pink shirts stand outside Tantrum Doughnuts, embracing Glasgow hospitality with a Glasgow 850 tote bag and paper. The shop features hanging plants and a sign above the door.
16
May

Celebrating Glasgow Turning 850 Years Old with a Special Tour: Stories Behind Glasgow’s Hospitality Scene

As part of the Glasgow 850 anniversary and its Taste the Place campaign celebrations, Invisible Cities is proud to deliver a brand new walking tour “Stories Behind Glasgow’s Hospitality Scene“. This tour invites you to explore the vibrant neighbourhoods of Partick and Finnieston, where you’ll discover the inspiring stories behind five local hospitality venues. From...
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The entire Invisible Cities team including guides, support staff and founder Zakia
02
May

Answering your questions about Invisible Cities Walking Tours

We want you to come on a tour and have an absolutely amazing time exploring our cities with our incredible guides. We are incredibly proud of our guides and the stories they share. Everything we do together creates a platform for responsible travel experiences that are inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all. Here are answers...
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Five people stand in front of a statue of a horse and rider, celebrating the launch day in Aberdeen, with a large stone building as their backdrop.
18
Mar

Invisible Cities is Coming to Aberdeen – with a very special launch day celebration planned

We’ve had to keep it secret for too long –  we are beyond proud to announce that Invisible Cities is launching in Aberdeen – our seventh social enterprise walking tour across the UK. And this time, we might just have very special plans for our launch in the new city. Mark your calendars for April,...
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Two women sit at a cafe table, smiling warmly over coffee cups. The comforting aroma of pastries mingles with the soft glow of a candle. It's a heartwarming scene of people caring, where small gestures turn moments into cherished memories.
06
Mar

Free Tours for People Caring for Others

Everyone at Invisible Cities is very excited to start offering unpaid carers free walking tours in Edinburgh and Glasgow, as part of our Community Tour Offering. We are proud to be partnering with RESPITALITY, a simple, yet powerful, initiative which offers unpaid carers in Scotland a much-needed break, through meaningful connections with local hospitality, tourism and...
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