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Private Aberdeen Old Town Walking Tour

Location Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
$181.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Explore Old Aberdeen at your own pace on your very own private tour. With flexible start times and meeting points, this is the perfect way to discover the roots of the city that stands today.

Discover Old Aberdeen through a local's eyes, uncovering the story of how two towns, Old and New Aberdeen, merged to form the vibrant city we know today on this 1.5 hour walking tour with your very own guide.

Once the heart of religion and education, Old Aberdeen remains a centre of learning, with picturesque cobbled streets, where centuries of history await you around every corner. Join us and experience the heritage and soul of Old Aberdeen, where the city’s story began.

Key sights:

- Kings College
- Bishop Elphinstone Memorial
- Cruickshank Botanical Gardens
- Sir Duncan Rice Library
- MacRobert Memorial Garden
- St Machar Cathedral
- Iconic Aberdeen statuary
…and other hidden gems!
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Small Group Size (1-6 people)
Group Size
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • A local expert guide

Meeting point
Your guide will meet you outside Kings College on High Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket
Return details
The tour ends at St Machar's Cathedral

  • Start your tour by learning about the illustrious history of University of Aberdeen and the dark downfall of the Sacrist Downie
  • Discover the famed University Library, opened by royalty and a great monument to education in Aberdeen
  • Learn about the trades of Old Aberdeen and the humble homes where men of all trades lived amongst the grandeur of the Georgian townhouses
  • Walk to the centre of Old Aberdeen, where the medieval Mercat Cross still stands
  • Cruickshank Botanic Garden
    Admire the memorial gardens, and learn about the female founder who championed education
  • Explore the charitable tale of David Mitchell and the "hospital" he funded
  • St Machar's Cathedral
    Finish the tour outside St Machar Cathedral, a monument to the Celtic saint that dates back to 1100 AD

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Aberdeen Old Town Walking Tour

    Location Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom
    $181.69
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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