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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 College
- Bishop Elphinstone Memorial
- Cruickshank Botanical Gardens
- Sir Duncan Rice Library
- MacRobert Memorial Garden
- St Machar Cathedral
- Iconic Aberdeen statuary
…and other hidden gems!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you outside Kings College on High Street, and will be wearing a bright orange jacket
The tour ends at St Machar's Cathedral
Itinerary
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1
Start your tour by learning about the illustrious history of University of Aberdeen and the dark downfall of the Sacrist Downie
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Discover the famed University Library, opened by royalty and a great monument to education in Aberdeen
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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 • Admission ticket free -
4Mercat Cross
Walk to the centre of Old Aberdeen, where the medieval Mercat Cross still stands
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Admire the memorial gardens, and learn about the female founder who championed education
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Explore the charitable tale of David Mitchell and the "hospital" he funded
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St Machar's Cathedral
Finish the tour outside St Machar Cathedral, a monument to the Celtic saint that dates back to 1100 AD
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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