Private Aberdeen Dark Side Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Castle Street, Scotland, AB11 5BA, United Kingdom

Please meet your guide outside the Wig Bar on Castle Street five minutes before your tour is due to start. Your guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket

End Point

End point

The tour will finish outside the Exchange Bar on Exchange Street

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Tolbooth Museum
Meet your guide outside the Tolbooth Museum for an introduction of the dark history of Aberdeen
Duration: 10 mins
2. Castlegate
Explore the area of Castlegate with your local guide and learn why Aberdeen's castle is no longer standing
Duration: 10 mins
3. Commerce Street
Discover the unassuming Heading Hill, and travel back in time to when this ground would have been some of the bloodiest in Aberdeen
Duration: 10 mins
4. Saltoun Arms
Hear about the bone-chilling murder that took place in this cosy pub
Duration: 10 mins
5. Guestrow
Learn the origins of this deceptive name, and the ghastly things that happened here
Duration: 10 mins
6. Netherkirkgate
Discover exactly what a souterrain was, and how this street has changed throughout history
Duration: 10 mins
7. Kirk of St. Nicholas
Look upon the oldest kirk in Aberdeen and learn why the church is dedicated to St Nicholas
Duration: 10 mins
8. The Green
Explore the Green and hear about the secrets of Aedie's House and those who have been forgotton
Duration: 10 mins
9. The Exchange Bar & Kitchen
End the tour outside the Exchange Bar and the sad story of Brother Francis
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Friendly local guide!

Exclusion

Admissions into any buildings or other sites of interest

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Walking Tours in Scotland

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