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Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour

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Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour

About this activity

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!

What's included

  • ✓Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • ✓A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

  • ✕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

Meeting and pickup

  • Your guide will meet you at Robert the Bruce Statue on Broad St, Aberdeen

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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