Free walking tours in Aberdeen and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Aberdeen. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Aberdeen in numbers
Of the 3 activities Civitatis shows for Aberdeen, none is free right now and 3 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Aberdeen Guided Tour” (32 reviews, 8.7 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 3
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €14.37
- average traveller score
- 9.0
- reviews
- 51
- typical length
- 7 h 30 min
What to see in Aberdeen
Must-sees
Aberdeen is the Granite City, which sparkles in the sun, and the great North Sea oil port. Old Aberdeen keeps the medieval university and St Machar’s Cathedral, and the fishing quarter of Footdee has little cottages by the beach.
The Maritime Museum tells the story of the harbour, and along the Dee valley there are castles such as Balmoral, the royal family’s summer residence, and Dunnottar, in ruins on a clifftop.
Free tours and guided visits
Aberdeen has guided city tours and excursions to Balmoral, Dunnottar and the Aberdeenshire coast.
How long to spend
One day covers the city; with two or three you can tour the castles and the Speyside whisky trail.
Where to stay
The centre, around Union Street, is the most practical; Old Aberdeen and the beach the quietest.
Where to stay in Aberdeen
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: City centre and Union Street and Old Aberdeen and the beach. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Aberdeen
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Aberdeen
Is there a free walking tour in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen has guided city tours and excursions to Balmoral, Dunnottar and the Aberdeenshire coast.
How much does a guided tour in Aberdeen cost?
Between €14.37 and €118.63 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Aberdeen?
One day covers the city; with two or three you can tour the castles and the Speyside whisky trail.
Where should I stay in Aberdeen?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Aberdeen we cover City centre and Union Street and Old Aberdeen and the beach.