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Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour

By Walking Tours in Scotland
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$309 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

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.

Activity location

  • The Tolbooth Museum
    • Castle St
    • AB11 5BB, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Wig
    • 55-56 Castle Street
    • AB11 5BA, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$309.33 x 1 TravellerNZ$309.33
Total
Price is NZ$309.33
Until Sat, 14 Mar
Large Groups
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Large group option

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$458.26 x 1 TravellerNZ$458.26
Total
Price is NZ$458.26
Until Sat, 14 Mar

Activity itinerary

The Tolbooth Museum

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet your guide outside the Tolbooth Museum for an introduction of the dark history of Aberdeen

Castlegate

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the area of Castlegate with your local guide and learn why Aberdeen's castle is no longer standing

Commerce Street

  • 10m
Discover the unassuming Heading Hill, and travel back in time to when this ground would have been some of the bloodiest in Aberdeen

Saltoun Arms

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hear about the bone-chilling murder that took place in this cosy pub

Guestrow

  • 10m
Learn the origins of this deceptive name, and the ghastly things that happened here

Netherkirkgate

  • 10m
Discover exactly what a souterrain was, and how this street has changed throughout history

Kirk of St. Nicholas

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Look upon the oldest kirk in Aberdeen and learn why the church is dedicated to St Nicholas

The Green

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the Green and hear about the secrets of Aedie's House and those who have been forgotton

The Exchange Bar & Kitchen

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
End the tour outside the Exchange Bar and the sad storey of Brother Francis

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    The Tolbooth Museum
    • Castle St
    • AB11 5BB, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    The Wig
    • 55-56 Castle Street
    • AB11 5BA, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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