Aberdeen Historical & Turbulent Times Walking Tour
We will take you on a tour to some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen and Aberdeen.
In Old Aberdeen, we explore the buildings of the 15th Century University, a 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret. We visit other fascinating areas and buildings and a secret graveyard very few locals know about.
We then take an interesting 25 minute walk to historic parts of Aberdeen’s City Centre.
Whilst exploring impressive historical buildings and areas, including one of the world’s largest granite buildings, you also learn about and visit the sites of the brutal realities of medieval times. Aberdeen has been the site of military invasions, riots and body snatching and you also find out about the local officials who colluded in the 18th century to kidnap and sell children.
Our tour covers 800 captivating years.
Access to Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
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Aberdeen Historical & Turbulent Times Walking Tour
What's included in Aberdeen Historical & Turbulent Times Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St Machar's Cathedral
Stunning cathedral building with an amazing Heraldic ceiling, dating back to the 14th Century. Also infamously where a part of "William Braveheart Wallace" was buried and the scene of many a grave robbing.
Seaton Park
St Machars is on the edge of this Stunning and vast public park. The formally private grounds were given to the city in the 20th Century. Famous for it extensive flower beds that make the park very colourful in the summer.
Old Aberdeen
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.
Inclusions
- Guided walking tour of Old Aberdeen and Aberdeen
- No drinks or snacks included in cost
- Gratuities
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The gates of St Machar's Cathedral.
End Points
- The tour ends in the city centre of Aberdeen.
