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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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!
Options
Small Group Size (1-6 people)
Group Size
Large Group Size (7-15 people)
Group Size
What's included
A local expert guide
What to expect
15m
Start your tour by learning about the illustrious history of University of Aberdeen and the dark downfall of the Sacrist Downie
10m
Discover the famed University Library, opened by royalty and a great monument to education in Aberdeen
15m
Learn about the trades of Old Aberdeen and the humble homes where men of all trades lived amongst the grandeur of the Georgian townhouses
10m
Walk to the centre of Old Aberdeen, where the medieval Mercat Cross still stands
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
15m
Admire the memorial gardens, and learn about the female founder who championed education
10m
Explore the charitable tale of David Mitchell and the "hospital" he funded
St Machar's Cathedral
15m
Finish the tour outside St Machar Cathedral, a monument to the Celtic saint that dates back to 1100 AD
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you outside Kings College on High Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket
End point
The tour ends at St Machar's Cathedral
Additional information
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
