Old Aberdeen 2 hour Historical Walking Tour

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

Kings College — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen.

In Old Aberdeen some the areas we will explore include the buildings of the 15th Century University, at 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and even visit a secret graveyard very few locals even know about.

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.

Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Time Exposure Travel

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 Hour walking tour of Aberdeen

Not included

Not included: No drinks or snacks included in cost
Not included: Gratuities

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

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