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Aberdeen's Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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| Aberdeen, Scotland
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from $5.34 per person

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Marischal College
The Square, Aberdeen
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
110 to 220 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Aberdeen at your own pace with this acclaimed self guided audio tour of Aberdeen.  Beginning from Holburn Junction at the west end of Union Street, you'll weave your way through timeless streets while discovering the stories that the city hides in plain sight.  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. If you've got an hour and want to see all the major historical and cultural themes that Aberdeen has to offer – this is the tour for you!

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to the 'Explore Union Street' tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

484 Union Street
Aberdeen AB10 1TS, UK

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End point

Mercat Cross
Castle Street, Aberdeen AB11 5HP, UK

Our tour ends at Mercat Cross with a discussion of its history.

What To Expect

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HM Prison Aberdeen (pass by)

The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the Western End of Union Street and ending with a dramatic and fun-filled showcase of the city's crown jewel - Marischal college. Once called "The Finest Street in the Empire", while walking Union Street you'll hear the cities most riveting stories and history. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 2km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime! Most people will opt to stop for a coffee, snack or for photography opportunities along the way. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour creates an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds.
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Gilcomston Church (pass by)

You'll see and have the chance to visit Gilcomston Church; one of Union Street's great landmarks.
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William Wallace Statue (pass by)

This massive Wallace statue commemorates the freedom fighter during the Scottish wars for independence.
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St. Nicholas Cemetery (pass by)

We'll pass by St. Nicholas cemetery and give recommendations for seeing it.
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Union Terrace Gardens (pass by)

Get an overhead view of the beautiful Union terrace gardens and pause the tour as you like to go into them.
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Marischal College (pass by)

See this icon of 'the Granite City" and hear the stories of how it came to be.
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Mercat Cross (pass by)

Our tour concludes at th "Market cross" which has stood in Aberdeen since 1686.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This route is wheelchair accessible with small modifications.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeen’s Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P9

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Aberdeen’s Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lifetime access to the 'Explore Union Street' tour.
  • VoiceMap Application.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone.
  • Transportation.
  • Food/drinks.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Aberdeen's Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aberdeen’s Union Street: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Lifetime access to the 'Explore Union Street' tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/drinks
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This route is wheelchair accessible with small modifications.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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