Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Time Exposure Travel will take you on a walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen.
In Old Aberdeen some the areas we will explore include the buildings of the 15th Century University, at 12th Century Cathedral with an amazing heraldic ceiling and a dark secret, other fascinating areas and even visit a secret graveyard very few locals even know about.
Tours can be tailored to suit. Please note access to the Chapel interiors is subject to availability and seasonal opening times. Please contact us for details.
Time Exposure Travel are members of ABTOT (No.5419) which provides protection for customers’ prepayments.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
St Machar's Cathedral
Stunning cathedral building with an amazing Heraldic ceiling, dating back to the 14th Century. Also infamously where part of "William Braveheart Wallace" was buried and the scene of many a grave robbing.
King's Museum - Old Town House
Ancient building next to the "Mercat Coss" with a secret "grate" on one side.
Options
Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour
What‘s Included
2 Hour walking tour of Aberdeen
No drinks or snacks included in cost
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
St Machars and environs
Denise K,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good history of St Machars Church, the university and environs and local history and architecture. Guide was friendly and very knowledgeable.
Great tour of historic Aberdeen
Robert S,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable about Scottish history. He was very friendly and thorough. My wife and I enjoyed his company
Highly recommended
Clayton B,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike was an excellent guide, very knowledgable about the local history and passionate about the subject.
Wonderful morning in old Aberdeen
Jooske V,Nov 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful morning with a lot of interesting information about Scottish history by Michael Fraser We enjoyed this very much
Great and personalized experience!
Siret K,Mar 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Malcolm is absolutely wonderful, kind, funny, knowledgeable, has great suggestions and an answer to any and all questions, even the tough political ones. We especially liked that the suggested driving out of the city for a bit. Thank you Malcolm, we had a great time!
Great tour
kathleen m,Aug 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide, Malcolm, was knowledgeable and enjoyable. Old Town Aberdeen is quite an interesting place to visit.
Malcolm was great....
Thomas B,May 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Malcolm was great. Wonderful historical background combined with a complex overview of present day Aberdeen. Would strongly recommend!
Tour Guide outstanding.
Kathleen B,Feb 16, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Malcolm, a local, gave an outstanding tour. We learned a lot about Aberdeen and Scotland. Wished we had time to take a custom tour from him.
Historic Aberdeen.
jpqndvdqz8,Dec 16, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Malcolm was amazing. He even picked us up at our hotel in very adverse weather. Great tour will a knowledgeable local.
Fun way to learn about Aberdeen’s history
Kari L,Mar 29, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Malcolm was very knowledgeable and engaging. He really knows the city and shared interesting histories of people and places.
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