Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour
Overview
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
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Meeting Location
Aberdeen City Council
Business Hub 16 - 3rd Floor West, Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AB, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Castlegate
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The finish point will be at Castlegate Square, and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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Marischal College
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Provost Skene's House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kirk of St. Nicholas
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Union Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Castlegate
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point.
- Transportation throughout tour.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Welcome to Aberdeen: Private 2-hour Highlights Walking 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Transportation throughout tour
- Gratuities
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
