2 hours
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English
Overview
Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time.
Discover Aberdeen's rich history from being a small fishing settlement to the centre of oil for Europe. Make your way through some of the oldest streets, explore tunnels and retrace the steps of some of Aberdeen's most important figures in our (sometimes very dark) history.
You'll also discover the amazing street art that has overtaken Aberdeen and has become a huge part of the culture. From unassuming corners to major buildings, there’s art around every turn and your guide knows just where to find the best of the best.
Operated by
Walking Tours in Scotland
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Fantastic tour with John....
Brandon_B, Dec 2025
Fantastic tour with John. If you’re on the fence about what to do in Aberdeen, you can’t go wrong with this tour!!!
Worthwhile, super-interesting city tour
mnaeser, Jun 2025
Our guide Kirsty was very kind and told us many fascinating facts and stories about Aberdeen (some of which you don´t find in common travel guide books) in a humorous manner. We enjoyed the tour very much!
Very pleasant short tour ABZ
drdjrnl, Apr 2025
As brand new visitors to Aberdeen we had the pleasure to meet John. He took us along the town and showed us in 1.5 hrs the highlights. Very informative and helpful- John is a splendid tour guide; relaxed, well informed, positive and helpful. Many Thks from the Amsterdam people ????
Interesting and enjoyable walking tour in Aberdeen
Tjeerd_J, May 2024
Bronwyn was a Very kind and entertaining guide, and came well prepared. She has shownus a lot of interesting facts about Aberdeen. Absolutely recommended
Itinerary
Aberdeen Art Gallery
Your first stop will be Marischal College in Marischal Square, a hub of activity in the city
10 minutesAberdeen Art Gallery
Discover how street art and traditional art galleries can live in harmony!
10 minutesAberdeen
Walk along one of the oldest thoroughfares in the Granite City and learn about the ancient origins of Aberdeen
10 minutesThe Tunnels
Discover the tunnels and learn about the witch trials that took place here
10 minutesThe Green
Explore The Green, where people have been living and working for over 8000 years!
10 minutesShiprow
Delve into the historic Shiprow, where crucial trade was done
10 minutesAberdeen Maritime Museum
Finish the tour admiring the outside of Aberdeen Maritime Museum, where ancient townhouses sat
10 minutes
Location
Address
Aberdeen City Council, Business Hub 16 - 3rd Floor West, Marischal College, Broad St, Aberdeen AB10 1AB, UK
Experience
Inclusions
- Local, expert guide
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.