Aberdeen Old Harbour Walking Tour Explore History and Mystery
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Delve into the rich history of Aberdeen's Old Harbour, a vibrant nexus of commerce and adventure. This walking tour reveals the harbour's intriguing past, covering everything from Vikings to the modern day oil industry - and, of course, with a health dose of pirates along the way! Over the course of about two hours, wander through this historic area and uncover the stories that shaped the city.
- Two-hour walking tour, covering 1.5 miles
- Not suitable for wheelchair users; comfortable walking shoes recommended
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Castlegate
Your friendly guide will meet you and introduce the tour.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
You'll stop outside the Maritime Museum which has a great view of Aberdeen harbour.
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Aberdeen Old Harbour Walking Tour Explore History and Mystery
What‘s Included
Friendly local guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour to learn more about the sailing past and changes to the harbour.
Br0nny,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bob was a great guide, and filled the tour with an amazing amount of information of the past and present around the harbour. The tour tooks us down to some interesting places that a normal tourist wouldn't see.
Superb guided tour with personal stories
View 13,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guided tour around old Aberdeen and the harbour area. Our guide was excellant, a great personality with exceptional local knowledge. Stories of the involvement of generations of his family members brought locations alive.
Aberdeen harbour history and Footdee Village
K6214MHpeters,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As always with Scot Free Tours excellent, knowledgeable, friendly and professional guide - Bob this time. Highly recommended
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