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English
Free Cancellation
Overview
Discover a side to Aberdeen that you won't get on a typical sightseeing tour. This self-guided audio tour takes you through the ancient streets of the Granite City and deep into the depths of its murky past. Hear tales of bodysnatching, witchcrafts trials, and more as you stroll between such historic landmarks as Marischal College and the Mercat Cross.
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VoiceMap
Ratings & Reviews
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Good Fun But Stopped Working
AberdeenMadMinx, Aug 2025
The tour was a good price and easy to download and prepare to use. In the description it stated that it could be used without Internet as long as you had it downloaded, however this was not the case for me. The tour worked pretty well for 13 clips (with just a couple of bits where we were left confused). After this it just stopped working and we wandered about trying to find where to go next, after about 10 mins a deep voice boomed that we were lost and to check our map 🤣 . However the map told us nothing so we gave up. What we did hear was interesting and we found it good fun, just don't take it too seriously.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi there, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the tour content. You're correct, once the tour is downloaded the app uses your phone's GPS to guide you. It sounds like you got a little off track, which is why you heard the lost notification. When checking the map, you should be able to find your location as well as the locations on the route and navigate your way back to the route using the map. I'm sorry that you weren't able to complete the tour, since it is a highly rated experience. Best, Helene
500 Years tour
Richard_B, Apr 2025
Tour itself was interesting but the directions need to be better. I spent 20 minutes trying to figure out how to get to the next stop. I ended up just skipping those and keep going.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi there, I'm happy to hear you found the tour interesting. Can you let me know which stop you had the issue with? Then we can review the directions if needed. You can email us with more information to support@voicemap.me. We also provide a map that you can view on your screen in case you get lost, I'd recommend looking at this next time for help. Best, Helene
A bit too expensive for too little added value
blaeveren, Aug 2024
It was nice to walk along less well known parts of Aberdeen, and the offline tour with GPS worked really well. I just am not impressed by the (short) stories or the narration of it. If you read or have heard a lot about Aberdeen of Scottish history this tour won't add a lot of value, certainly not in relation to its price.
Response from Host, Sept 2024
Hi there, I'm sorry that the content wasn't as informative as you hoped. We will review the tour content and see where updates and improvements may be needed. Thank you for your honest feedback, as this helps us ensure that tour content remains valuable and that improvements can be made over time. Regards, Helene
Weird walk
Samira_D, Jun 2024
This tour should definitely be updated as there are lots of construction sites through out the walk. Furthermore, some of the walk will guide you though not so nice parts of the city that seem unnecessary. The starting point is hard to see through construction and I wish we would get more background knowledge of the sites we pass.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi there, I'm sorry that the background information wasn't as informative as you hoped. We will review the tour content and see where updates and improvements may be needed. Thank you for your honest feedback, as this helps us ensure that tour content remains valuable and that improvements can be made over time. I'm sorry you felt this product was not worth the cost. Regards, Brent
Itinerary
The Tolbooth Museum
Now a museum, this used to be the gaol, where criminals in Aberdeen were kept. We’ll point out where public hangings used to take place as we start off our tour on crime and punishment in Aberdeen.
Castlegate
The Mercat Cross is where public announcements would be made – and public punishment would be handed out. The structure is decorated with carvings of Scottish monarchs and we’ll be focusing on the story of one queen and how she dealt with an outbreak of treason.
Salvation Army Citadel
The tower of this impressive building is modelled on the one at Balmoral Castle. We’ll pass by it on the tour and it makes a great photo stop.
St. Andrew's Cathedral
We’ll pass through Seabury Court next to St Andrew’s Cathedral to give you a sense of the winding streets Aberdeen used to have.
Marischal College
This used to be part of the University of Aberdeen and was traditionally where medical students would study. We’ll take you round the back to the Anatomy Rooms where dissections would take place and tell you all about Aberdeen’s relationship with bodysnatchers.
St. Nicholas Churchyard
An atmospheric graveyard, filled with lots of history. We’ll point out the grave of one doctor whose morals left a lot to be desired. You'll also see the ‘mither kirk’ of Aberdeen, which used to be the centre of early Aberdeen. Learn about horrible church punishments and how witches were imprisoned.
People have been living in The Green for thousands of years – but don’t make the mistake of thinking that makes it old fashioned. It’s a small hipster enclave in Aberdeen with lots of street art and independent restaurants and shops. Here you will hear stories of the child-snatching gang that used to operate in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen Harbour
Aberdeen grew up around its harbour - so it only makes sense that over the years it has been used for some particularly unpleasant punishments.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
The Maritime Museum is a delightful little museum that helps you get to grips with Aberdeen’s maritime past, from fishing to the oil industry. We pass it on our tour and there is a chance to go in and explore for yourselves.
Aberdeen
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Aberdeen.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.