Old Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour with Food and Drink Tasting

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Kings College and Chapel — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

St Machars Cathedral — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We will take you on a fantastic guided walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen.

We will explore the buildings of the fascinating 15th Century University including its uniquely preserved medieval chapel, a stunning 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and a secret graveyard.

Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to the Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.

At the end of the tour, we visit the very traditional Scottish Bar, St Machar’s, which opened in the 19th Century and has won many awards.

Here you will have an opportunity to try a plate of the famous and delicious Scottish dish of Stovies (beef, potatoes and onions) and you can also choose a Scottish pint of beer or a single malt whisky (or another spirit) or a soft drink from the large selection. Vegetarian sides are available. Over 18's only.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Time Exposure Travel

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Soft drinks and vegetarian sides also available for non drinkers/non meat eaters
Included: Traditional Scottish Stovies and a Scottish Beer or Scottish Malt Whisky is included in the tasting
Included: 3 Hour walking tour of Aberdeen

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Guests may order additional food from bar menu, but not included in cost.
Not included: Private tour transportation not available

Itinerary

St Machar's Cathedral

30 min

Stunning cathedral building with an amazing Heraldic ceiling, dating back to the 14th Century. Also infamously where part of "William Braveheart Wallace" was buried and the scene of many a grave robbing.
King's Museum - Old Town House

15 min

Ancient building next to the "Mercat Coss" with a secret "grate" on one side.
Old Aberdeen

45 min

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.
King's College Chapel

15 min

The original part of Aberdeen University dating back over 500 years and other fascinating historic buildings and monuments. The iconic tower is topped by an imperial crown, a story in itself.
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

At the end of the tour, we visit the very traditional Scottish Bar, St Machar’s, which opened in the 19th Century, and has won many awards.

Here you will have an opportunity to try a plate of the famous and delicious Scottish dish of Stovies (beef, potatoes and onions) and you can also choose a pint of Scottish beer, a Scottish malt whisky or a soft drink from the large selection. Vegetarian sides are available for non-meat eaters.

This is included in the cost of the tour. Over 18's only.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the gates of St Machar's Cathedral.

End point

The tour concludes in the St Machar Bar where you have your traditional Scottish food and drink tasting.

Cancellation

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