Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Aberdeen, Scotland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Aberdeen is an often-overlooked Scottish city but this small-group walking tour shows you why it should not be missed. Your guide brings the history of "the Granite City" to vivid life as you stroll between the university's 15th-century buildings, the 12th-century cathedral with a dark secret, Scotland's oldest bridge, and a secret graveyard that even many locals don't know about.
- Check off plenty of Aberdeen's highlights in just one tour
- Small-group tour (maximum 10): A more personal experience
- Go beyond the guidebooks with expert insights from your guide
- Visit places that you'd never find on your own
What's Included
- 2 Hour walking tour of Aberdeen
- No drinks or snacks included in cost
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- St. Machar's CathedralThe Chanonry, Aberdeen AB24 1RQ, UK
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
St Machar's Cathedral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
King's Museum - Old Town House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Old Aberdeen
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
King's College Chapel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
5.0
based on 13 reviews
Denise_K, Sep 2025
Good history of St Machars Church, the university and environs and local history and architecture. Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your tour and hopefully see you in Aberdeen another time.
Robert_S, Sep 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable about Scottish history. He was very friendly and thorough. My wife and I enjoyed his company
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your tour and thanks for booking.
Clayton_B, Aug 2025
Mike was an excellent guide, very knowledgable about the local history and passionate about the subject.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your tour in Aberdeen and thanks for booking with us.
Jooske_V, Nov 2024
We had a wonderful morning with a lot of interesting information about Scottish history by Michael Fraser
We enjoyed this very much
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Jooske. We are glad you enjoyed the tour and hopefully we will see you another time. Malcolm
Siret_K, Mar 2024
Malcolm is absolutely wonderful, kind, funny, knowledgeable, has great suggestions and an answer to any and all questions, even the tough political ones. We especially liked that the suggested driving out of the city for a bit. Thank you Malcolm, we had a great time!
kathleen_m, Aug 2023
Tour guide, Malcolm, was knowledgeable and enjoyable. Old Town Aberdeen is quite an interesting place to visit.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
It was great to meet you guys and hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
Thomas_B, May 2023
Malcolm was great. Wonderful historical background combined with a complex overview of present day Aberdeen. Would strongly recommend!
Kathleen_B, Feb 2023
Malcolm, a local, gave an outstanding tour. We learned a lot about Aberdeen and Scotland. Wished we had time to take a custom tour from him.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thanks for booking our tour and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Scotland.
jpqndvdqz8, Dec 2022
Our guide, Malcolm was amazing. He even picked us up at our hotel in very adverse weather. Great tour will a knowledgeable local.
Kari_L, Mar 2022
Malcolm was very knowledgeable and engaging. He really knows the city and shared interesting histories of people and places.
Sheryl_N, Aug 2021
Really enjoyed Malcolm's knowledge and pleasant demeanor. Saw & heard a lot about St. Machar Cathedral, the campus of Univ. of Aberdeen, the promenade, the bridge built by Bruce, etc. Very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend Malcolm for any tour he could give you
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thanks Sheryl and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Scotland
Keith_M, Jun 2021
Malcolm was knowledgable, flexible, and entertaining. We were lucky with the weather but the tour was a great overview of the city’s history.
Response from Host, Jun 2021
It was nice meeting you guys and I am glad you enjoyed your walk. Next time you are back hopefully you will have some time time to see other parts of the area.
Stphane_L, Sep 2024
Le guide Mike était intarissable. Excellente connaissance, très agréable comme visite. Très belle cathédrale
Response from Host, Sep 2024
It was great to meet you and hopefully we will see you back in Aberdeen another time.
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