Aberdeen

St. Andrews Cathedral and Dundee from guided tour Aberdeen

Hope for a sunny day as you explore the stunning Scottish coastline, leaving Aberdeen, 'The Granite City,' and heading south towards Dundee.Your driver‐guide drops you near the waterfront, providing easy access to the V&A Dundee, showcasing Scottish creativity and global design. Alternatively, you can explore the Royal Research Ship Discovery, the first Antarctic Survey vessel, or enjoy the city and waterfront at your leisure.Journey over the Tay Road Bridge to enter the Kingdom of Fife, a realm of golf, outdoor adventures, and historical landscapes. Explore the medieval town of St. Andrews, known for its dramatic castle ruins, the third‐oldest university in Britain, and the renowned Old Course — the oldest golf course. You have approximately two and a half hours to discover this fascinating town before a pleasant drive through the rolling countryside back to Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Hidden Gems: Self‐Guided Tour Discovery Game

Many travelers pass through Aberdeen on their way elsewhere. Rather than missing out on one of Scotland's most interesting cities, take this self‐guided tour, which will lead you to Aberdeen's hidden gems. Using your smartphone and seamless GPS technology, it takes you off‐the‐beaten‐track to discover places you may never find alone and adds a gaming element by awarding you points as you explore and letting you compete with fellow travelers.

Art, History, and Hidden Gems: Aberdeen Private Walking Tour

Explore the captivating history and vibrant culture of Aberdeen on this private walking tour. Stroll through the historic Netherkirkgate and discover hidden gems like “The Green,” where tales of the city’s past come to life. As you walk along Shiprow, catch glimpses of Marischal College’s magnificent architecture, and hear stories of its grandeur. While passing by Aberdeen Maritime Museum, you’ll get a glimpse of the city’s maritime heritage. Along the way, your local guide will share fascinating insights into Aberdeen’s art, history, and maritime traditions, making this tour a delightful journey through the heart of the city.

Loch Ness and the Highlands small‐group day tour from Aberdeen

Head into the wild Highlands and recall the battles, the beauty and the whisky that have made Scotland so famous. You'll hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland's Jacobite Rising at the Culloden Battlefield, snap stunning photos as you pass by Scotland's most famous mountains and castles and lick your lips as you sip on the 'water of life' in Dufftown. You'll even have the chance to hunt for the legendary Loch Ness Monster as you take to the water on a boat trip! This is your chance to discover the best of Scotland in one day.

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Aberdeen by Operation City Quest

Walk around Aberdeen while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Aberdeen.

Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour

Come and explore the dark side of Aberdeen with a local guide! Walk in the footsteps of murderers, slave owners and witches on this Dark Side tour of Aberdeen. This 1.5 hour walking tour will bring our dark past into light as you discover the truth behind Aberdeen's dark history. From body snatching, to kidnappers and public executions, the truth of Aberdeen's dark history will shock you on this unique walking tour of Aberdeen.

Zombie Scavengers Game — Aberdeen, UK

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.

Aberdeen: Small‐Group Historical Walking Tour

Aberdeen is an often‐overlooked Scottish city but should not be missed. This small‐group tour will introduce you to the highlights and history of "the Granite City." You'll visit the university's 15th‐century buildings, 12th‐century cathedral with a dark secret, Scotland's oldest bridge, and even visit a secret graveyard that even many locals don't know about.

The Dark Side of Aberdeen: A Self‐guided Audio Walk

Explore the murkier corners of Aberdeen at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio walking tour of Aberdeen.  Beginning from the Mercat Cross, you'll weave your way through hundreds of years of history while discovering the stories of piracy, slavery, and insurrection that the city hides in plain sight.  Hear about "Indian Pete" and his efforts to banish child slavery.  The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. It does not need a network connection to work. If you've got an hour and want to see some of the grisly and gloomy corners that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!

2 hour Gin School Experience in Aberdeen

Guided by the Head Distiller, craft and distil your very own 70cl bottle of Scottish Gin. Using premium organic alcohol and botanicals from around the world, including the flavourful Macedonian Juniper, you’ll create a traditional gin recipe before going on to choose from over 100 different botanicals to make a unique gin, designed by you. Discover how Aberdeen Gin is authentically distilled in the heart of the city. Enjoy drinks throughout and taste samples of true small batch artisan gin – both London Dry and Fruit Gins. Finally, choose the strength of your gin. Bottle your gin. Now the tough part…naming your gin. The event concludes with a surprise cocktail to celebrate you have become an Aberdeen Distiller!