Scotland · WALKING TOURS IN ABERDEEN
Good walking tours in Aberdeen fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
90-minute Aberdeen city-center walk blending art, granite history, and eerie tunnels tied to witch trials, led by engaging local guides.
“Seeing and learning is great but via a good story even better. That’s what we experienced. A brief tour but you come away feeling like you’re in ‘the know.’”
Self-guided Dark Side audio walk through Aberdeen’s harbour and historic houses, ending at Marischal College. 30-40 mins, offline maps.
“Great way to see the city and get your bearings! Found my way round with ease and saw things by normally seen”
2-hour small-group walk in Aberdeen with St Machar's Cathedral, Old Aberdeen secret graveyard, and King's College Chapel for $75.69.
“Mike was an excellent guide, very knowledgable about the local history and passionate about the subject.”
A private 90-minute Aberdeen walking tour linking Marischal College, art, the tunnels, and Shiprow, with a guide who brings it to life.
“Fantastic tour with John. If you’re on the fence about what to do in Aberdeen, you can’t go wrong with this tour!!!”
Walk Aberdeen’s dark past, from St Machar’s Cathedral to secret graveyards and university towers, ending at Marischal College.
“Malcolm did a wonderful job showing us old & new Aberdeen.”
Private Aberdeen walking tour: art, Netherkirkgate, The Green, Shiprow, Marischal College and Maritime Museum in 90 minutes.
“The tour guide covered a lot of the cultural attractions in Aberdeen. We enjoyed the visits to notable landmarks such as the Shiprow and The Green. This is a suitable walking tour, to know Aberdeen’s history, culture and art.”
A private 9-hour walk from Aberdeen to Queen’s cabin in Ballochbuie Forest, with Invercauld Bridge, Balmoral, and smart backup stops.
“Malcolm was a great guide and very knowledgable. I really enjoyed the hike, seeing the Queen's private cabin and seeing Balmoral. A highlight of my trip.”
3-hour Old Aberdeen walking tour with cathedral, college chapel, and included Stovies plus Scottish beer or malt whisky.
“Mike was very knowledgeable and friendly and escorted us around Aberdeen old town in some very heavy snow ❄️. We had a great time.”
A private 1.5-hour dark-history walk through Aberdeen, from Tolbooth Museum to the Exchange Bar, guided and tailored for up to 6.
“Kirsty did a marvellous job telling us all about the deep and dark stories & myths around Aberdeen. Very entertaining and informative. We would highly recommend this tour. It takes 1 & 1/2hrs and the time flies. Thanks Kirsty you were brilliant!!!! The Flowers Family.”
Private 2-hour highlights walking tour in Aberdeen. See Marischal College, St Nicholas Kirk, Union Street murals, and Castlegate Square.
“Kirsten was a wonderful guide who told great stories that we really enjoyed. She is very knowledgeable and has a lot of interesting historical knowledge.”
Every kind of day out, from an hour under the Old Town to a week in the islands.
