Welcome to
Aberdeen
Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers12 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, City Tours
Overview
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 has been inhabited for over 8000 years.
There are also a fantastic 45 green parks for walking and relaxing – as well as the nearby international golf courses and of course many, many historic whiskey distilleries – Scotland’s national tipple!
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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
What's Not included
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
Itinerary
See Marischal College, the second-largest granite building in the world constructed in 1837, which is now the home of Aberdeen City Council.
Walk past Provost Skene's House, a 16th-century period house furnished with pieces from the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Explore St Nicholas' Kirk, a 12th-century church that was one of the largest and most important in medieval times.
Walk down Union Street, the famous shopping street where you can find popular brands as well as independent shops and retailers. nnAlso get to marvel at the impressive Aberdeen street art and amazing murals that pop up in different areas of the city every day.
Discover Castlegate Square and the Mercat Cross, where Aberdeen Castle once stood, and many more hidden gems with your private guide!
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.