Explore the City Trough My Eyes Tours
- 1h 45m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Aberdeen through its striking granite streets and rich history on a guided walking tour led by a guide. From the medieval charm of the Kirk of St. Nicholas to the grandeur of Marischal College and the stories behind Provost Skene’s House, you’ll uncover how the “Granite City” evolved through centuries of trade, academia, and maritime power. Along the way, you’ll hear engaging stories, local legends, and hidden details that most visitors miss, bringing the city’s past and present to life. This is a relaxed, informative experience perfect for first-time visitors or anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Aberdeen beyond the surface.
Inclusions
What's included
- Gratuities
What's not
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Travelers will explore the stunning granite architecture of Marischal College, one of the largest granite buildings in the world, and learn about its history, symbolism, and role in Aberdeen’s development.
Travelers will visit the historic Provost Skene’s House, one of Aberdeen’s oldest surviving townhouses.
Travelers will visit the historic Kirk of St. Nicholas, one of Aberdeen’s oldest and most important churches.
Travelers will visit the William Wallace Statue and learn about the legendary Scottish hero and his connection to the wider history of Scotland. They will hear stories about the Wars of Scottish Independence, understand Wallace’s symbolic importance, and take in views of the surrounding city centre while discussing Aberdeen’s medieval past.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 4 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Let’s meet at Mercat Cross on Castle Gate, the historic monument with the white unicorn on top.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Through My Eyes Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Aberdeen
- Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 9 city tours we list in Aberdeen.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4 of 9.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a granite city on Scotland's north-east coast, with a historic university, a fishing and oil port, beaches and castles in the countryside.
Aberdeen stands between the rivers Dee and Don on the North Sea, a city built of grey granite that glints with mica in the sun. Old Aberdeen, with its cobbled High Street, the crown tower of King's College chapel and St Machar's Cathedral, preserves a medieval university town, while Marischal College, a vast neo-Gothic granite frontage, looks over Broad Street. Footdee, a small fishing community of low cottages, sits by the harbour mouth.
Top-ranked sights in Aberdeen: Slains Castle, Crathes Castle, Drum Castle, Garden & Estate.
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