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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Friendly local guide!
Admissions into any buildings or other sites of interest
Meeting Points
Departure
The Wig
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
Return
The Exchange Bar & Kitchen
The tour will finish outside the Exchange Bar on Exchange Street
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Friendly local guide!
Admissions into any buildings or other sites of interest
Meeting Points
Departure
The Wig
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
Return
The Exchange Bar & Kitchen
The tour will finish outside the Exchange Bar on Exchange Street
Itinerary
1
The Tolbooth Museum
Meet your guide outside the Tolbooth Museum for an introduction of the dark history of Aberdeen
10 minutes
2
Castlegate
Explore the area of Castlegate with your local guide and learn why Aberdeen's castle is no longer standing
10 minutes
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
10 minutes
4
Saltoun Arms
Hear about the bone-chilling murder that took place in this cosy pub
10 minutes
5
Guestrow
Learn the origins of this deceptive name, and the ghastly things that happened here
10 minutes
6
Netherkirkgate
Discover exactly what a souterrain was, and how this street has changed throughout history
10 minutes
7
Kirk of St. Nicholas
Look upon the oldest kirk in Aberdeen and learn why the church is dedicated to St Nicholas
10 minutes
8
The Green
Explore the Green and hear about the secrets of Aedie's House and those who have been forgotton
10 minutes
9
The Exchange Bar & Kitchen
End the tour outside the Exchange Bar and the sad story of Brother Francis
