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Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
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Aberdeen
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Explore the highlights of beautiful, vibrant Aberdeen on this fascinating two-hour private walking tour with an expert local guide.
As a port city, Aberdeen has a fascinating maritime history, a scenic coastline, and an interesting history. Also known as the Granite City, for its imposing and historic architecture, Aberdeen was built at the convergence of the Don and Dee rivers where they meet the Atlantic.
The name translates as 'mouth of the river Don' - aber is a Pictish word meaning river mouth, and the Don is named after the Gallo Roman goddess of springs and Rivers, Divona. Today it is famous as the off-shore capital of Europe, but prehistoric settlements and villages show the area...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
Transportation throughout tour
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Robert the Bruce Statue
Your guide will meet you at Robert the Bruce Statue on Broad St, Aberdeen
Return
Castlegate
The finish point will be at Castlegate Square, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
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Aberdeen
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$135.00
Price varies by group size
About
Explore the highlights of beautiful, vibrant Aberdeen on this fascinating two-hour private walking tour with an expert local guide.
As a port city, Aberdeen has a fascinating maritime history, a scenic coastline, and an interesting history. Also known as the Granite City, for its imposing and historic architecture, Aberdeen was built at the convergence of the Don and Dee rivers where they meet the Atlantic.
The name translates as 'mouth of the river Don' - aber is a Pictish word meaning river mouth, and the Don is named after the Gallo Roman goddess of springs and Rivers, Divona. Today it is famous as the off-shore capital of Europe, but prehistoric settlements and villages show the area...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
Transportation throughout tour
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Robert the Bruce Statue
Your guide will meet you at Robert the Bruce Statue on Broad St, Aberdeen
Return
Castlegate
The finish point will be at Castlegate Square, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
See Marischal College, the second-largest granite building in the world constructed in 1837, which is now the home of Aberdeen City Council.
15 minutes
2
Provost Skene's House
Walk past Provost Skene's House, a 16th-century period house furnished with pieces from the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
15 minutes
3
Kirk of St. Nicholas
Explore St Nicholas' Kirk, a 12th-century church that was one of the largest and most important in medieval times.
30 minutes
4
Union Street
Walk down Union Street, the famous shopping street where you can find popular brands as well as independent shops and retailers.
Also get to marvel at the impressive Aberdeen street art and amazing murals that pop up in different areas of the city every day.
30 minutes
5
Castlegate
Discover Castlegate Square and the Mercat Cross, where Aberdeen Castle once stood, and many more hidden gems with your private guide!
