Old Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour with Food and Drink Tasting

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

We will take you on a fantastic guided walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen.

We will explore include the buildings of the fascinating 15th Century University, a stunning 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and a secret graveyard.

Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to the Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.

At the end of the tour, we visit the very traditional Scottish Bar, St Machar’s, which opened in the 19th Century and has won many awards.

Here you will have an opportunity to try a plate of the famous and delicious Scottish dish of Stovies (beef, potatoes and onions) and you can also choose a Scottish pint of beer or a single malt whisky (or another spirit) or a soft drink from the large selection. Vegetarian sides are available. Over 18's only.

What's Included

Traditional Scottish Stovies and a Scottish Beer or Scottish Malt Whisky is included in the tasting
Soft drinks and vegetarian sides also available for non drinkers/non meat eaters
3 Hour walking tour of Aberdeen
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the gates of St Machar's Cathedral.

End point

The tour concludes in the St Machar Bar where you have your traditional Scottish food and drink tasting.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Stunning cathedral building with an amazing Heraldic ceiling, dating back to the 14th Century. Also infamously where part of "William Braveheart Wallace" was buried and the scene of many a grave robbing.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Ancient building next to the "Mercat Coss" with a secret "grate" on one side.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This part of the walking tour round Old Aberdeen, includes the famous Powis Gates, The Town House, The Mercat Cross amongst other places and a 16th century secret graveyard that very few locals even know about.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The original part of Aberdeen University dating back over 500 years and other fascinating historic buildings and monuments. The iconic tower is topped by an imperial crown, a story in itself.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    At the end of the tour, we visit the very traditional Scottish Bar, St Machar’s, which opened in the 19th Century, and has won many awards. Here you will have an opportunity to try a plate of the famous and delicious Scottish dish of Stovies (beef, potatoes and onions) and you can also choose a pint of Scottish beer, a Scottish malt whisky or a soft drink from the large selection. Vegetarian sides are available for non-meat eaters. This is included in the cost of the tour. Over 18's only.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Time Exposure Travel

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