Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
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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Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
What's included in Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marischal College
See Marischal College, the second-largest granite building in the world constructed in 1837, which is now the home of Aberdeen City Council.
Provost Skene's House
Walk past Provost Skene's House, a 16th-century period house furnished with pieces from the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Kirk of St. Nicholas
Explore St Nicholas' Kirk, a 12th-century church that was one of the largest and most important in medieval times.
Inclusions
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- 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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will meet you outside Visit Scotland iCentre located at 23 Union St, Aberdeen.
End Points
- The finish point will be at Castlegate Square, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
