Aberdeen's Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Aberdeen, Scotland

50 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Lifetime access to the 'Explore Union Street' tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Smartphone
Transportation
Food/drinks
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Centre for Health and Disability Assessments
484 Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1TS, UK
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Mercat Cross, Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5HP, UK
Our tour ends at Mercat Cross with a discussion of its history.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/21/2026 - 05/24/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
05/25/2026 - 05/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/01/2026 - 06/03/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/04/2026 - 06/07/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/08/2026 - 06/14/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/15/2026 - 06/19/2026
Monday - Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/20/2026 - 06/21/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
06/22/2026 - 08/16/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/17/2026 - 08/17/2026
Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
08/18/2026 - 11/16/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/17/2026 - 11/22/2026
Tuesday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
11/23/2026 - 05/16/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
05/17/2027 - 05/20/2027
Monday - Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
05/21/2027 - 06/10/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

HM Prison Aberdeen (Pass By)

Gilcomston Church (Pass By)

William Wallace Statue (Pass By)

St. Nicholas Cemetery (Pass By)

Union Terrace Gardens (Pass By)

Marischal College (Pass By)

Mercat Cross (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
This route is wheelchair accessible with small modifications.
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 11 reviews

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Betty_K, Mar 2026

Guided tour through Aberdeen near Union Street.enjoyed hearing about the history and saw parts of Aberdeen we would not have seen on our own.

A great introduction to the city of Aberdeen.

Kristine_P, Mar 2026

It was a nice introducion to Aberdeen. I flew in from the states and after getting settled in my hotel I took off with my audio set up. I discovered who the important players were in Scottish History which was a great background for the rest of my stay. I had trouble finding the code, but the company was super responsive and got back to me right away.

Tour at my own speed.

Alan_F, May 2023

I’m a slow walker so was afraid of taking a walking tour that I would have to struggle to keep up with the group. I was able to do this tour at my own speed and really enjoy. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided historical background information on all the sites we were viewing.

Great Value

Maurice_B, Sep 2022

A great way to learn about Aberdeen. It was informative and entertaining and did a reasonable job of keeping you on the right path.

Cute little stories with an easy to follow guide.

Naomi_H, Jan 2020

I enjoyed this audio tour. It had cute little stories that you probably wouldnt find out other ways and was very easy to follow. There is some construction work going on at the moment which meant I needed to jump the tour myself as it didnt know my location, but that was the only glitch and not their fault :) Plan to do some more of their audio tours.