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 Colleg...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local expert guide
Meeting Points
Departure
King's College
Your guide will meet you outside Kings College on High Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket
Return
St. Machar's Cathedral
The tour ends at St Machar's Cathedral
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 Colleg...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A local expert guide
Meeting Points
Departure
King's College
Your guide will meet you outside Kings College on High Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket
Return
St. Machar's Cathedral
The tour ends at St Machar's Cathedral
Itinerary
1
King's College
Start your tour by learning about the illustrious history of University of Aberdeen and the dark downfall of the Sacrist Downie
15 minutes
2
Sir Duncan Rice Library
Discover the famed University Library, opened by royalty and a great monument to education in Aberdeen
10 minutes
3
MacRobert Memorial Garden
Learn about the trades of Old Aberdeen and the humble homes where men of all trades lived amongst the grandeur of the Georgian townhouses
15 minutes
4
Mercat Cross
Walk to the centre of Old Aberdeen, where the medieval Mercat Cross still stands
10 minutes
5
Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Admire the memorial gardens, and learn about the female founder who championed education
15 minutes
6
Mitchells Hospital
Explore the charitable tale of David Mitchell and the "hospital" he funded
10 minutes
7
St Machar's Cathedral
Finish the tour outside St Machar Cathedral, a monument to the Celtic saint that dates back to 1100 AD
