1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Walk in the footsteps of murderers, witches, and slave owners
Explore Aberdeen’s hidden history from fishing settlement to oil hub
Hear shocking tales of body snatchers, kidnappers, and public executions
Private 1.5-hour tour with a local expert guide
Flexible start times and meeting points for a personalized experience
€ 106.81
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Come and delve into the dark side of Aberdeen on this 1.5-hour private walking tour. Trace the footsteps of murderers, slave owners, and witches as you uncover the city’s hidden history, from its early days as a small fishing settlement to its rise as the oil capital of Europe. With flexible start times and meeting points, this immersive tour allows you to explore Aberdeen at your own pace with a dedicated local guide, bringing the city’s shadowy past vividly to life.
Discover the shocking truth behind Aberdeen’s dark events—from body snatchers and kidnappers to public executions—and experience a side of the city that few ever see. This tour offers a unique and chilling glimpse into Aberdeen’s macabre history, perfect for those intrigued by the city’s mysterious and haunting past.
1.5 hour Private Tour
Local guide
No other paid admissions included
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Water Bottle
The tour involves walking; comfortable shoes are recommended for your comfort
This tour is not suitable for children under 12 due to its dark and mature content
Be prepared for all weather conditions, as Aberdeen’s weather can be unpredictable
This tour may cover sensitive topics; discretion is advised
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I totally recommend the Old Aberdeen Scot Free Tour. Thanks to Rebecca, I discovered some hidden historical gems, right on my doorstep, and enjoyed hearing fascinating tales from times gone by. Much thought has gone into making this tour fun, engaging and informative. Thank-you Rebecca for sharing your passion and knowledge of Aberdeen's past.
Thanks to Stewart for an informative and fun history walk through Aberdeen, learning of about colorful characters in powerful places; people on a mission and seeing the sites, statues and learning of the significance of the old and new buildings too. A great walk - don't miss it! (photo Castlegate)
We have been on several tours with Rick and he has just completed two larger group tours for visitors from outwith Aberdeen. He did a very professional job, and judged his audience extremely well. He did a fantastic job in highlighting the fascinating and varied history of Aberdeen. Great value too. Highly recommended for standard and bespoke tours.
Brilliant tour! Perfect mix of nu art and local history. We were very pleased that we had bumped into Rick in the pub the day before! He was very knowledgeable and great tour guide. Would very much recommend. The amount of walking was just right. Not too much, so very manageable.
If I could give more stars I would :) Kirsty was a wonderful tour guide! If you enjoy archeology, history and a bit of the spooky/spirit tales definitely check her tour out. The time seemed to fly by so fast as we visited sites associated with so many intriguing places from old crime and punishment/the usual superstitious witch accusations to crossroads folklore and cemetery. So interesting and knowledgable insight!! Loved the discussion/passion for the Picts and the tribes that go further back!! Thank you again for the book recommendations! Absolutely loved this activity ✨💜 Thanks again Kirsty!!!
Went on the "Old Aberdeen" Scot free tour today. We were joined by a young couple from Canada. Rick, our tour guide was both very informative and interesting and he threw in some of his own amusing stories. I've lived all my life in Aberdeen but never knew the story of Old Aberdeen. I had my dog Bilbo with me as he likes a good walk. He enjoying meeting everyone and was quite content carrying his ball around. The weather was fine, not to hot for me and more importantly for Bilbo. Obviously we couldn't going into some places like the St Machar cathedral and the university chapel but I have been in both before. I mention that there was a rumour about William Wallace's arm being embedded in one of the walls of the cathedral but it is thought to be in the outer wall of the cathedral premises. I thougherly enjoy it and learned several things I didn't know about my home town. Would recommend it to others, whether they are Aberdonian or from further afield. Most enjoyable afternoon. Thank you again, Rick. Les Dunbar.
