Aberdeen City
(Full & Half-Day Tours)

Join us for an unforgettable guided tour of Aberdeen, where you'll explore the city's rich history, stunning landscapes, and most beautiful parts in the comfort of our 6-seat luxury minibus. This unforgettable tour begins with a drive around the Aberdeen city centre, featuring the main clock tower on Union Street / Broad Street. We'll also visit Union Terrace, where you can see statues of William Wallace, Robert Burns, Albert, and King Edward, as well as His Majesty's Theatre, Central Library, Denburn Park, and Golden Square.

Continuing over the bridge at Schoolhill, you'll see the Art Gallery, Robert Gordon University, Marischal College with its majestic granite façade, and the historic Provost Skene's House. As we pass through Castlegate Square and head into King Street, we journey towards Old Aberdeen. Here, you'll discover the universities founded by Lord Elphinstone in 1494, including King's College Chapel with its impressive stained glass windows.

Crossing the Brig O’ Don, we reach the ancient Brig O’ Balgownie, the oldest bridge in the UK, and Thomas Glover's house, a significant figure in Japanese history. We'll then drive along Aberdeen's scenic seafront, dubbed the Sunset Boulevard, passing the Golf Links, Pittodrie Stadium, Ice Arena, Beach Ballroom, amusement park, and Fittie fishing village.

Our tour continues around Aberdeen Harbour to Victoria Bridge, showcasing the Silver Darling seafood restaurant and Nigg Bay lighthouse. We'll visit the free-entry Duthie Park Winter Gardens, featuring exotic plants and a charming café, and the Maritime Museum and Stratosphere. Additional highlights include Rubislaw Quarry, the deepest man-made hole in Europe, and the Gordon Highlanders Museum and Hazlehead Park on the city's west side. Enjoy a comprehensive and personalised Aberdeen tour, as part of a small group, experiencing the city's beauty and heritage at your own pace.

All trips are led by a passionate guide with a genuine interest in Aberdeen's history. When you're looking for a private tour, contact Duncans Taxis and Tours Scotland first!