City activities

Aberdeen history and culture walking tour

from

£12.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Wheelchair accessible

Instant confirmation

Subject expert guide

E-Voucher

Group tour

Do this because

Discover Aberdeen's key sights with your local guide
Learn about the rich shipping and oil history of Aberdeen
See some of the street art pieces around the city

What to expect

Experience Aberdeen through a local's eyes, discovering local history and culture on this 1.5-hour walking tour with your guide.

Find out about Aberdeen's rich history from being a small fishing settlement to the center of oil for Europe. Make your way through some of the oldest streets and tunnels, and retrace the steps of some of Aberdeen's most important figures in our (sometimes very dark) history. You'll also see the amazing street art that has overtaken Aberdeen and has become a huge part of the culture. From unassuming corners to major buildings, there’s art around every turn and your guide knows just where to find the best of the best.

Key sights: Marischal College; St Nicholas' Kirk; Netherkirkgate; Tunnels and Witch Trials; Shiprow; Union St; Amazing Aberdeen Street Art, and other hidden gems!

What's included

Guided walking tour

What's not included

Attractions tickets

Where

Robert the Bruce Statue, Broad Street, Aberdeen, UK

Meeting point:

Please meet your guide at the Robert the Bruce Statue on Broad Street. They will be wearing an orange jacket or lanyard.

What to remember

A minimum of two adults are required to book this tour
Children (age 0-11) go free and do not require a ticket
This tour is wheelchair accessible
Dogs are welcome on this tour

Provider

Walking Tours in the UK

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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